Govt to build electric ambulances to boost emergency healthcare
The government is planning to introduce locally manufactured electric ambulances to strengthen emergency healthcare services and improve access to patient transport across the country including the rural areas, reports UNB.The issue was discussed at a meeting on the development of electric ambulances using local technology, held at the Prime Minister's...
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UN chief hands over prestigious medals for six fallen BD peacekeepers
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who were killed while serving under the United Nations flag in Sudan have been posthumously awarded the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal at a ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York, reports BSS.United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres handed over the medals to Bangladesh Permanent Representative to...
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Move underway to reduce SSC, HSC subjects and exam days
The authorities are considering reforms to the public examination system by reducing the number of SSC and HSC subjects and shortening examination schedules to ease stress of students and minimise disruption to regular academic activities, reports BSS.The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has prepared a concept paper and action...
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Verdict today after record four-day trial
A special tribunal in Dhaka is set to announce its verdict today (Sunday) in the sensational rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter, whose killing in the capital's Pallabi area sparked widespread public outrage.The decision comes as Bangladesh witnesses a historic, fast-tracked four-day trial, marking one of the speediest...
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Three more die with measles-like symptoms_
The country reported three more suspected measles deaths and 117 newly confirmed cases in the 24 hours ending Saturday morning.During the same period, health authorities recorded 915 suspected measles infections nationwide.According to the daily bulletin of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest figures bring the cumulative number...
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Fire at Dhaka airport cargo village brought under control
A fire that broke out at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday night was brought under control within 14 minutes, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, reports UNB.The fire erupted at a goods warehouse near Gate No. 9 of the Cargo Village at 11:24...
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