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Controlling microplastics

Of the over 8.9 billion tonnes of plastics that the world produced in the past six decades, only 9.0 per cent have been recycled, while the rest 91 per cent have ended up in the natural environment. Plastic particles smaller than 5.0 millimetres called microplastics can enter human body directly...

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Europe's aggressive procurement of LNG

With the geopolitical situation in Europe getting complicated, European nations have turned to LNG (liquefied natural gas) in a big way. The problem is that LNG supplies have not increased and the global LNG supply is now increasingly requisitioned for quenching Europe's energy needs. According to media reports, Europe has...

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Road safety is still a far cry

Five years ago, in 2017, the government formally announced October 22 as the National Road Safety Day. It is also a recognition of the tireless campaign of film star and actor Ilias Kanchan to make the country's roads safe and secure for all. Twenty-nine years ago, his beloved wife, Jahanara...

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Importance of school banking

School banking is gaining popularity day by day in Bangladesh. According to the Bangladesh Bank, as of December 2021, the number of accounts under school banking was 2,866,873. And students deposited Tk 22.05 billion in these accounts. The central bank introduced school banking in 2010. So far, 55 banks have...

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Eating healthy during menopause

Menopause is the final menstrual period. It is a natural part of life. The average age for women in Bangladesh to reach menopause is 50. But it can happen anytime from 45 to 55 years. Menopausal symptoms vary with every person. Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain,...

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