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Rohingyas damage forest worth Tk 3.96b: Report

The process to submit a primary impact assessment study report to the government for determining environmental and ecological impacts of Rohingya influx in the country is underway.The Ministry of Forest and Environment has recently informed the parliamentary standing committee on forest and environment ministry about it.The committee, however, suggested that...

Ekushey Book Fair becomes vibrant on first weekend

Ekushey Book Fair-2018 drew an overwhelming crowd of visitors on the first weekend, on Friday, the day after the most important event in the country's literary calendar began in the city.Flocks of visitors started gathering at the fair venue since it was opened at 11.00am, which gradually rose by several...

Dhaka Art Summit begins

The 4th edition of the Dhaka Art Summit (DAS) began at Bangladesh Shilapkala Academy (BSA) on Friday, reports UNB.Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was present as the chief guest while Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor and Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu as special guests at the inaugural function arranged...

Rohingyas at the mercy of adverse weather: UNHCR

The adverse weather conditions, including potential cyclones, could put tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees staying at the highly congested settlements in Cox's Bazar district at serious risk, said the UN refugee agency on Friday, reports UNB."The Government of Bangladesh has acknowledged and committed to addressing these concerns while UN...

Road accidents kill 14 a day in Jan: NCPSRR

At least 14 people were killed and 31 injured on an average in 13 road crashes a day across the country in January this year, reports UNB.On the other hand, at least 425 people, including 54 women and 30 children, lost their lives and 950 others received injuries in 403...

BGB seize 0.3m Yaba tablets in Teknaf

COX'S BAZAR, Feb 2 (UNB): Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 0.3 million pieces of contraband Yaba from Mundar Deil Sea Beach here early Friday.A BGB patrol team conducted a drive in the area around 2:30am, said Lt Col SM Ariful Islam of Teknaf BGB-2 battalion.However, there was no...

WEATHER- 3-02-2018

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in next 24 hours until 6:00pm today (Saturday), reports UNB.Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during late-night until morning, Met Office said.Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country.The country's...