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Continue project implementation work without excuse: Minister

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun MP has called for continuing the work of the project without any excuse. He said the work of the project should be taken forward in compliance with all kinds of hygiene rules in the Corona pandemic. This will strengthen the monitoring activities of digi...

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BRRI Hybrid-7 variety Aus paddy yields 23 maunds per Bigha

Record yield has been achieved in BRRI Hybrid-7 variety Aus paddy. The yield per Bigha in crop cutting was 23 mounds which is much higher than any other variety of Aus season.This information was obtained on the day of paddy cutting and field day of the demonstration plot of BRRI Hybrid-7 variety at...

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World scientists slam Covid-19 ‘lab-leak’ theory

Despite mounting political pressure, dozens of scientists recently published an open letter on international media journal The Lancet. In the letter they urged that science, not speculation, is essential to determine how the virus that triggered the COVID-19 pandemic reached humans, reiterating that...

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Pakistan in deep soup for double standard on Taliban

Pakistan has been reportedly keeping decades-long relations with the Taliban, on the other hand the country pretends to be a good friend of the US. Such double standard policy of Pakistan was criticised by many quarters in recent times.Because of its debacle and double standard policy pursued on Tal...

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UNDP, YPF hold nationwide youth consultation

To mark the World Youth Skills Day 2021, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Grameenphone Ltd and Youth Policy Forum (YPF) jointly organized a virtual consultation recently on Need for Skills in post Covid-19 era.Thirty youths from 18 districts of Bangladesh participated in the dialogue...

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Urgent attention needed to prevent lead pollution

“Together, we can end the lead pollution” with this call to action, Pure Earth Bangladesh in coordination with the Department of Environment (DoE) and the support from USAID, OAK Foundation, Swiss Agency for Development and Corporation SDC has organised a virtual workshop titled ‘A...

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Proper fuel mix essential to get safe and affordable electricity

To get safe electricity at affordable prices, the right fuel mix must be ensured and in the formulation of an integrated master plan in the power and energy sector, local professionals have to be employed. While formulating this plan, it should be kept in mind that the world will not be able to...

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Ashuganj Inland Container River Port Establishment Project a Landmark: Khalid

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury MP said, "Establishment of Ashuganj Inland Container River Port" is a landmark project. It is important to implement this project quickly. The implementation of this project will open new horizons of friendship between Bangladesh and Indi...

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PM sets example in humanitarian aid in pandemic: Razzaque

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina established a unique example in the whole world by providing humanitarian assistance including food and cash to the helpless, poor, destitute and unemployed people during the Covid-19 period in a successful method, said the Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque.Agric...

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‘No mismanagement in Eid sacrifice will be tolerated’

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim MP has said that no mismanagement will be accepted regarding the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha sacrifice.The minister made the remarks while addressing a virtual meeting on alternative market management and marketing of animal products on the occasion of the u...

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‘Preronar Kotha’ releases season 2

In its endeavor to build a bridge between the country’s youth and the forerunners of the nation, Prerona Foundation is going to release Season-2 of its unique thought-leadership broadcast series “Preronar Kotha”. The new season is beginning on July 17, 2021 where four esteemed...

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Praava Health works on Covid awareness

Praava Health is working to raise awareness about Covid-19 testing among people. There is a lot of discussion regarding the accuracy of COVID-19 testing, and due to lack of trust in healthcare as a whole in Bangladesh, it can be easy to assume the worst. Like any diagnostic test, even at the best la...

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BCG seizes liquor in Teknaf

Bangladesh Coast Guard Outpost Shahpuri conducted a special operation in Jalliapara area of Shahpuri Island under Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar and seized 482 pieces of beer at the wee hour on Wednesday. Media Officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Amirul Haque, stated thi...

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9th annual general meeting of ActionAid held

The 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held on 10 July 2021. Considering the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent nationwide lockdown, the AGM was organised through virtual platform. Participants of the AGM included guests, observers and Members of...

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‘Govt working to remove barriers to agro-product export’

The government is working very hard to remove the existing barriers in the export of fruits and vegetables to developed countries including Europe, said Agriculture MinisterDrMuhammad AbdurRazzaque.He made this remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a view-exchange meeting held at Shahjalal In...

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‘Bangladesh working on, AI, IoT, robotics’

Digital Bangladesh is now visible and Bangladesh is on the brink of materializing technologies like AI, IoT, robotics and Blockchain devices, said Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar.He made this remark while speaking as the chief guest at a virtual meeting titled 'Crisis and So...

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BCL leader Shaikat stands by the destitute with food again

Tanvir Hasan Shaikat, deputy social service secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra League and former member of DUCSU, has once again taken up the task of distributing cooked food among day laborers and uprooted people in the face of the ongoing severe lockdown.  The programme started at noon on last S...

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BCG nabs robber gang in Hatia

A team of Bangladesh Coast Guard West Zone on Friday morning arrested three robbers of infamous Abrur Rab team with weapon and ammo at Hatia upazila.Media Officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Amirul Haque during a press release informed that. Lt Commander Amirul Haque said tha...

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Legal action if water is stored in abandoned buildings

Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Md Tajul Islam said legal action would be taken against any government or non-government organization for its role in dengue breeding by storing water in any building under construction or abandoned.In a day or two to control dengue, ...

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Faizaa gets CARE Award

Faizaa Fariya Hridi has been honoured with CARE AWARD in recognition to her strong commitment and passion as an educator and environmentalist.The CARE AWARD was given in curious category to Faizaa who craves for research and writing.  As a certified bookworm, she enjoys the process of absorbing...