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How a woman of hill changes her fortune through aquaculture

To meet the demand for fish, its production is increasing in Bandarban through overcoming various challenges following participation of many women in aquaculture, implementation of various programmes, providing support and the use of modern techniques.  As the production of fish in the Bandarba...

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Four out of five films released on Eid-ul-Azha screen smoking scene

Despite ongoing efforts to make Bangladesh tobacco-free by 2040 in the interest of public health, it is true that the incidence of tobacco displayed in top-grossing films in Bangladesh is on the rise again.Although the tobacco control law of Bangladesh prohibits the broadcast, display or description...

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Heavy rain creates waterlogging in many areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj

Amidst heavy rainfall in the northeastern region of the country, particularly in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, waterlogging was reported from some areas in the two districts on Sunday.After Sunamganj district that recorded heavy rains, low-lying areas of the district are being submerged. The heavy...

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Automation system in pvt medical admission draws mixed reaction

The introduction of automation system in the admission at private medical colleges in the country has drawn mixed reactions from the stakeholders.People involved in private medical colleges believe that the automation process has created chaos in the admission process, while the health authorities a...

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Flood panic grips N-Eastern region

A flood-like situation has arisen in northeastern region of the country, particularly Sylhet and Sunamganj, even with moderate precipitation. Many local people of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts apprehend devastating flooding as vast areas have already overflowed with the on-rush of water coming...

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Experts suggest for separate ministry

Bangladesh should exercise its exclusive rights to exploit and explore marine resources across the Bay of Bengal. The government is now emphasizing the development of the blue economy to reap economic benefits from maritime space as well as the Bay. However, Bangladesh is yet to grab the full p...

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Dengue cases increasing at geometric rate

The dengue situation in the country, particularly in Dhaka city, is getting worse this year as the dengue cases increased fivefold in the last five months compared to the previous year. The outbreak of the Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease is increasing at a geometric rate in Dhaka city before...

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Legislative initiative moves at glacial pace

The government had planned to reform the colonial-era Hindu laws in a bid to eliminate gender discrimination against Hindu women in Bangladesh, but the legislative initiative is moving ahead at a glacial pace.The government initiative to amend the Hindu laws has created divisions among reformist and...

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Less speed, lesser road crashes

Experts on road safety and professionals engaged with transportation management in various forms believe that reducing the average speed on roads by five per cent could reduce the rate of fatal accidents by 30 per cent. Such observation was given as excessive speed of vehicles is said to be one...

Entertainment

Shakib Khan, Nisho promote smoking!

Different forms of tobacco advertising and promotional activities are still going on in Bangladesh using film, telefilm, drama and OTT platforms.Alongside the various dramas and movies, many yet-to-be-released drama and movie posters and advertisements feature smoking scenes prominently, which is th...

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Labour law to be revised

The government has taken a move to bring another amendment to the country’s labour law this year. The initiative of bringing further amendments to the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, updated in 2018, has been taken so that the law is formulated in line with the recommendations of the Interna...

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Workplace safety a crying need

Although safe workplace is crucial for sustainable development and ensuring fundamental human rights, the issue of safety at workplace still remains one of the greatest challenges in less economically developed countries. The growing number of occupational accidents and diseases as well as safe...

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Northeastern Bangladesh vulnerable to lightning strikes

The north, northeastern and northwestern regions of Bangladesh, especially the northeastern part of the country which is surrounded by Haor, is very vulnerable to lightning strikes, experts said. The lightning strikes take place in Bangladesh generally during April to June pre-monsoon season wh...

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Major reforms in forest laws on the cards

The government is moving forward to bring drastic changes in laws, rules and regulations related to forests to protect dwindling forests in Bangladesh.  As part of the move, the government has taken initiative to pass two new laws that will reshuffle rules and regulations on how forest resource...

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Tobacco industry meddles in ministry move

(Part-2)After the ban on e-cigarettes in India in 2019, Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had planned to impose a ban on the novel tobacco product in Bangladesh. The step has not yet been implemented till now allegedly for tobacco industry’s interference at policy level. Th...

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78% shops opened in 5 yrs

(PART-1 )The Prime Minister has committed to making Bangladesh a tobacco-free country by 2040 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build a healthy nation.The reality is that, whether as a result of the anti-tobacco movement, or because of the government’s efforts, or both, t...

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Eco-friendly banana-fibre saree invented

Banana stems, usually considered as waste, are likely going to be used for banana-fiber textiles in Bangladesh as green saree from banana-fiber has been invented in Bandarban, a district in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHTs). A beautiful saree has been made from the fibers of the banana tree in ...

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HSC exams likely from July 9

This year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination and equivalent examinations are likely to begin on July 9, 2023.An official of Dhaka Education Board told Bangladesh Post on Saturday (March 25) that they are taking preparations in this regard, taking the matter into consideration tha...

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Alarming surge in road crashes

The expansion of road transportation is contributing to dramatic increase in road accidents across the country.The number of vehicles, especially small ones such as private car, three-wheeler and motorcycle, has increased substantially for far too less road, resulting in the increase in road acciden...

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Roads, high voltage power cables put wildlife at risk

Indiscriminate tree cutting, killing of wild animals, infrastructure projects, illegal settlements and high voltage power cables in reserved forests endanger wildlife.Environmental activists and conservationists said that roads, railways and power lines are being constructed through reserved forests...