Urgent Action Needed to Combat Dengue

Md. Zahirul Alam-Shahin The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal. More than 700,000 people die every year from mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria and chikungunya. In Bangladesh, dengue is no longer merely a seasonal problem; it has become a long-term national public health crisis. Experts say the risk is highest from August to October. Since […]Continue Reading

Panakhali to Become a Model ‘SDG Village’

Asafur Rahman Kajal, Khulna Panakhali village in Dacope upazila of Khulna, long plagued by waterlogging, climate change, poor infrastructure and limited access to healthcare, education and employment, is set to embark on a new development journey as an ‘SDG Village’. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially declare the village an SDG Village virtually today (Monday), Continue Reading

ACC Clears Two Officials Despite Ongoing Tk 350cr Cases

Sayeed Ahmed The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has given clearance to two officials accused in cases involving the alleged embezzlement of Tk 350 crore, despite both cases remaining under investigation. The clearance was reportedly issued on March 11 under a “package deal” involving several crores of taka, bypassing the ACC commission.The officials are Mohammad Aminul Continue Reading

Electric Rickshaws could ease Dhaka’s traffic woes

Eklas Haque Electric auto-rickshaws could help bring discipline to Dhaka’s chaotic public transport system, according to transport experts. They say modern lithium-ion battery-powered electric three-wheelers could provide a safe, environment-friendly and regulated last-mile transport network connecting metro stations, bus terminals and residential areas with passengers’ Continue Reading

SSC, equivalent results to be published today

The results of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations will be published today at 10:00am. Students will be able to collect their results from the respective education boards’ websites, their institutions and through SMS. Professor Dr Syed Akhtaruzzaman, president of the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee and chairman of the Dhaka Education Board, Continue Reading

PM Stresses Swift Operation of Matarbari Deep-Sea Port

Shamsul Haque Sharek Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the need to make the Matarbari Deep-Sea Port operational as soon as possible, saying the project could open a new chapter in Bangladesh’s maritime trade.He made the remarks during a visit to the port and the 1,200MW coal-fired power plant in Matarbari, Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, on Sunday. […]Continue Reading
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