Beyond demolition of vulnerable buildings
The deployment of eight teams by the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (RAJUK) following the Friday's powerful quake and three more tremors the next day to assess the vulnerabilities of buildings in Dhaka is a welcome move. It has identified 300 buildings out of 3,252 already assessed at quake risks. The number...
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Antimicrobial resistance threat looms large
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a growing global public health threat, is severely affecting the management of infectious diseases. Microorganisms are increasingly developing the ability to resist the killing effects of antimicrobials (AMs), rendering these drugs less effective or even completely useless in fighting the microbes. This alarming trend is once again...
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Agri-entrepreneurs - a new startup
Agricultural entrepreneurship is crucial for Bangladesh to stimulate its economy, generate employment opportunities, enhance food security, and augment the value of raw agricultural produce through advanced processing and innovative practices. The agricultural sector is the predominant employer and serves as the primary source of sustenance and income for many individuals...
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Everywhere parking, nowhere to walk
Busy city roads are becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. Cars frequently turn abruptly without following traffic rules, and sudden lane changes create constant hazards. Added to this is the widespread problem of vehicles parking irregularly-even in "no parking" zones and on spaces meant for pedestrians. As a result, people are...
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