Eid celebration in a different setting
The wait is over. After a month of fasting, prayer and spiritual reset, Eid-ul-Fitr is going to be celebrated tomorrow (Monday) or the day after (Tuesday), depending on the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal. The faithful throughout the world celebrate this time of joy, gratitude and togetherness as...
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Eid an example of unity in diversity
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the two main religious festivals of Muslims across the world, is knocking on the door to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The festival was first observed at least 1,400 years ago in Madinah during the second year of the migration of Prophet Muhammad...
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Fight against TB falters amid funding crisis
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Bangladesh. While the disease was once reported to be endemic in certain areas of Dhaka, particularly in low-income communities due to overcrowded living conditions in urban areas, poverty and malnutrition have made rural populations equally vulnerable. However, since WHO declared TB...
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Gas crisis hits city-dwellers hard
The ongoing gas crisis in the capital is causing unbearable suffering of the residents and industries alike. Despite Bangladesh being rich in natural gas resources, mismanagement has exacerbated the situation. What was once a problem limited to certain areas has now spread across Dhaka, affecting households and businesses with alarming...
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AI and circular economy
AI is revolutionising the circular economy by transforming waste management, recycling, and supply chains. In Bangladesh, where resource efficiency remains a critical challenge, AI can play a pivotal role in driving sustainability and reducing environmental impact.AI-powered technologies are optimising waste management systems by automating sorting, tracking, and recycling processes. In...
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