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 Worsening air pollution adds to COVID-19 risks in Bangladesh

Worsening air pollution adds to COVID-19 risks in Bangladesh

The air quality in Dhaka and other cities of the country is worsening as the dry season has started amid the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak that has infected ...Details

Jute goods diversification brings little yields in BD

Jute goods diversification brings little yields in BD

The government has taken many steps to increase the use of jute goods and diversified jute-based products but those yielded little success.

Jute and textile ministry ...Details

Govt drops renewable power projects

Govt drops renewable power projects

The government has dropped a plan to set up renewable power projects in Kaptai and Mahamaya lakes on consideration of environmental risks.
 
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Plot against tourism dev in Bandarban

Plot against tourism dev in Bandarban

Based completely on wrong information and propaganda, a small fraction of locals is opposing the construction of an international-standard tourist spot and resort in Bandarban ...Details

Midnight fire guts over 50 shanties at a Mohakhali slum

Midnight fire guts over 50 shanties at a Mohakhali slum

More than 50 shanties were burned to ashes in a fire that broke out at Sattola slum in the capital's Mohakhali area on Monday night.

"The fire originated ...Details