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Of man and animals as companion

Humans adopting animals as companion increasingly nowadays creates an economic value. Pet-care hospitals are booming alongside as a medical sub-sector. Sources say to accommodate animal patients the number of animal clinics in the private sector in Bangladesh has been on the increase with the rise in adoption of companion pets....

Hasan Foez Siddique takes oath as chief justice

Hasan Foez Siddique, a senior judge of the Appellate Division, was sworn in as the 23rd chief justice of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban on Friday, reports UNB. President Abdul Hamid administered the oath of office in a traditional ceremony at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 4:00 pm. Cabinet Secretary Khandker...

BRRI invents low-cost combine harvester

FE ReportBangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has invented a suitable combine harvester which farmers can afford at less than half of the cost of imported one.The rice harvester can also be used in small plots of land. The farmers can buy it at Tk 1.2-Tk 1.3 million while imported one...

Three launches fined Tk 85,000 in Barishal

BARISHAL, Dec 31 (UNB): The Department of Shipping fined three launches on Thursday for failing to have required safety equipment in the engine rooms and not doing everything necessary to ensure a safe journey for the passengers.Also, seven vessels were cautioned during the drive in all the Dhaka-bound launches at...

Workplace accidents kill 538 in 2021: Survey

FE ReportAt least 538 workers were killed in 399 workplace accidents across the country in 2021, according to a survey revealed on Friday.The survey, conducted by Safety and Rights Society (SRS), also said some 432 workers were killed in 373 workplace accidents across the country in 2020.The transport sector saw...

Mild cold wave sweeping over two dists---

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00pm today (Saturday), according to Met office.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning.Mild cold wave is sweeping over Panchgarh and Kurigram districts and it may continue and spread.Night temperature...

Leaving old residence, a tenant shifting to a new home marking the New Year 2022

Leaving old residence, a tenant shifting to a new home marking the New Year 2022. The picture was taken from the city's Shantinagar area on Friday