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Single-use plastic won’t be allowed in Sundarbans

To help protect the biodiversity of the Sundarbans, tourists will not be allowed to carry single-use plastic in the largest mangrove forest in the world, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin. While speaking at a discussion at the Department of Environment on Monday, the minister directed...

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President and Prime Minister paid tributes to martyrs of Liberation War placing wreaths

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to the martyrs of Liberation War placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar on Independence and National Day on Sunday — Focus Bangla

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Hajj registration deadline extended till March 30

The government has extended the deadline for Hajj registration until March 30 at the special request of pilgrims, reports UNB.The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notice on Monday announcing the extension of registration deadline.The server for the hajj registration will automatically be stopped once the registration quota is filled,...

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BD launches seasonal weather forecasting system

Bangladesh has entered into the era of seasonal weather forecasting system from traditional sub-seasonal system.From now on, framers and researchers as well as policy-makers can avail weather forecast before four weeks to three months of the present time, which can help minimise losses from natural calamities, said experts.A new weather...

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Yeafesh Osman speaking at a discussion -

Science and Technology Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman speaking at a discussion on the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission premises in the city on Sunday, marking the 53rd Independence and National Day of Bangladesh

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Two killed in city -

Two people were killed in two separate incidents in the city on Monday.Police recovered a hanging body of a housewife from Khilgaon Nabinbagh area in the capital early Monday.The deceased was identified as Lamia Akter Arpita, 23. She used to work at a private organisation and got married one year...

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Four more hospitalised with dengue

Four more people were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB.All the new patients were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Twenty-two dengue patients, including 13 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the...

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Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' -

Dhaka's air quality was in the 'unhealthy' zone on Monday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 155, Dhaka ranked seventh in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. An AQI between 150 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', reports UNB.Thailand's Chiang Mai, India's Delhi, and...

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BD reports seven more Covid cases

Bangladesh reported seven more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB.With the new numbers, the country's total caseload rose to 20,38,008 according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,445 as no new fatalities were...

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Weather (2023-03-28)

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattrogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office. Mild heat wave may sweep over the districts...

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