Hills being razed endangering ecology, biodiversity in Sylhet
OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, Aug 02: Illegal hill cutting is going on unabated in various places of Sylhet district as the authorities appear to be indifferent to the offence being perpetrated endangering both ecology and biodiversity here.There is literally none to dissuade the elements, who are said to be influential quarters, from...
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10 km Uthuli-Jafarganj Road riddled with many potholes
MANIKGANJ, Aug 02: A 10-kilometre road stretching from Uthuli Bazar to Jafarganj in Shibaloy upazila of Manikganj, has become nearly impassable due to lack of maintenance and repair work for years. Crucially important for the residents of Shibaloy, Ghior and Daulatpur upazilas, the road once largely facilitated travel of several...
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Balashi ghat: An emerging retreat for nature lovers
GAIBANDHA, Aug 02 (UNB): Set against the backdrop of three mighty rivers-- the Teesta, Jamuna and Brahmaputra-- Balashi Ghat in Gaibandha is fast becoming a popular destination for nature lovers and casual travellers alike. Spanning a 64-kilometre embankment, the area holds immense potential to transform into a major open-air tourist...
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Worker dies after falling from under-construction bldg at JU
SAVAR, Aug 02 (UNB): A construction worker died after falling from the under-construction library building at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday.The deceased was identified as Md Ariful Islam, 40, of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah district.Ariful fell from the fourth floor of the lecture theatre section of the library building around...
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