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Excessive use of fertilisers, pesticides becomes a threat

Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides to increase crop production has now become a serious threat to safe food.In the past, artificial fertilisers and pesticides were not used in agriculture. Later, agricultural officials encouraged farmers to use them, as food production needed...

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East West University holds 25th Convocation

The 25th Convocation of East West University (EWU) was held at Aftabnagar Playground in the city on Monday with great enthusiasm and participation, especially from the fresh graduates and their parents.A total of 1,857 students of undergraduate and graduate programmes were awarded certificates at the event. Among them, nine exceptionally...

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Performance audit for COVID-19 Vaccine Recovery Project launched

The government has initiated a comprehensive performance audit for the "Responsive COVID-19 Vaccine for Recovery Project" under the Asia Pacific Access Facility (APVAX). This audit, scheduled for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, will assess the efficiency and compliance of vaccine-related recovery operations across multiple districts.On Jan 20, the director general (DG)...

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Govt sets subsidised prices for meat, milk, eggs during Ramadan

Like every year, the government will sell key animal protein items at subsidised prices during the upcoming Ramadan to help ease pressure on consumers, officials said on Sunday.Under the programme, beef will be sold at Tk 650 per kg, milk at Tk 80 per litre, eggs at Tk 96 per...

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NSU organises 10th National Career Fair

North South University (NSU) inaugurated the 10th National Career Fair at the NSU Plaza on February 1 to create employment and networking opportunities for students and graduates, according to a press release.Organised by the Career and Placement Center (CPC) and presented by MGH Group, the three-day event has brought together...

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15th death anniv of Khurshida Haque today

Today (Tuesday) marks the 15th death anniversary of Khurshida Haque, a prominent social worker and wife of former minister M.A. Haque, according to a statement.Relatives, friends, and well-wishers are kindly requested to pray for the peace and salvation of her departed soul.

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Weather _2026-02-03

Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places. Temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature in the country on Monday was recorded at 32.5 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, while the lowest temperature at...

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