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Disadvantaged communities disproportionately exposed

Discrimination in dengue prevention efforts has left underprivileged communities disproportionately exposed to the deadly disease, speakers at a roundtable discussion said on Sunday. They pointed out that anti-mosquito measures, including the application of insecticides, are heavily focused on wealthy neighborhoods while slums and low-income areas are routinely neglected. This systemic...

CPD plays huge role in creating mindset for uprising: CA

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD)'s research and public awareness activities played a huge role in creating the mindset for the recent student uprising, reports BSS.He also said the research organisation has always been involved in establishing a democratic, just and accountable...

Season's first ship reaches St Martin's with 653 tourists

The season's first ship carrying 653 tourists reached Saint Martin's Island on Sunday after nine months' suspension of trip to the island on environmental and safety grounds.The ship, MV Baro-Aulia, departed from the BIWTA's Nuniachhara Terminal in Cox's Bazar. Tourists completed online registration and collected travel passes to visit the...

No need to go to Delhi for Mexican visa

The Government of the United Mexican States has extended visa application facilities for Bangladeshi nationals, simplifying the process for obtaining a visa to visit Mexico. Previously, Bangladeshi citizens were required to approach the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi for visa applications, said a spokesperson of the ministry of the foreign...

DU teachers, staff bring out victory procession

Dhaka University (DU) teachers and staff brought out a procession on the campus on Sunday, marking the month of Victory, reports UNB.Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan released doves and balloons to mark the occasion.The procession, led by the Vice-Chancellor, started from the Oporajeyo Bangla monument, proceeded through TSC (Teacher-Student...

Night temperature may fall today -

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night until early morning. Night temperature may fall slightly and...