Sand extraction raises erosion risk in Sylhet, Chandpur
Unabated sand lifting from the Piain and Meghna riverbeds in Sylhet and Chandpur raised erosion risk for inhabitants who fear losing their homes and farmlands in erosion and demanded an immediate halt to the illegal extractions.Our Correspondent from Sylhet reports, influential groups are behind the sand lifting from the Piain...
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Work together in achieving SDGs
MANIKGANJ, Aug 26: Speakers of a seminar on Tuesday urged government bodies, NGOs, and the civil society to work together in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The seminar on the progress of the implementation of SDGs was organised at the Manikganj Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium by the Manikganj District branch of...
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Two die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Ctg
CHATTOGRAM, Aug 26 (UNB): Two construction workers died after' inhaling toxic gas' while cleaning a septic tank in Patiya upazila of Chattogram district on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Md Nazim, 24, son of Solaiman Chowdhury, and Md Tarek, 20, son of Abdul Alim, residents of Ashai union under...
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Man, son hacked to death in Chuadanga
CHUADANGA, Aug 26 (UNB): A man and his son were hacked to death on Tuesday over a land dispute in Alokdia area of Chuadanga Sadar upazila.The deceased were identified as Taiyab Ali, 45, a resident of Alokdia Bazarpara, and his 16-year-old son, Miraj.Locals said that Taiyab Ali had a long-standing...
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