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Experts explain about risks of coronavirus spread in winter

A possible second wave of coronavirus infections during winter is being discussed in Bangladesh for quite a few days as the cold weather is about to set in, reports bdnews24.com.An escalation is feared to be exacerbated by winter diseases like cough and cold, which are also common symptoms of Covid-19,...

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Enamur Rahman as the chief guest addressing a roundtable

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Enamur Rahman as the chief guest addressing a roundtable discussion at the Bangla daily Jugantar office auditorium in the city on Saturday, marking International Day for Disaster Reduction

HSC exam cancellation evokes mixed reaction from students, parents

The decision of cancelling the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination announced by Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was unanticipated by most of the students who were set to appear this year. However, following the announcement, there were mixed reactions from examinees, as well as their parents, reports UNB. On Wednesday,...

Ultra poor families discover new life in Green City of Magura

MAGURA, Oct 10: Green City established at Baharbag village in Magura sadar upazila has raised hope among landless ultra poor families.The city has been set up under 2nd phase of Guchchha Gram project covering one acre and 20 decimal land at a cost of Tk 8.0 million.A total of 40...

95 waterway accidents kill 149 in three months: Report

Though the number of launch capsizes has decreased, different type of vessels accident is taking place on inland waterways round the year and deaths of people continue, said a report of two non-government organisations on Saturday, reports UNB. At least 149 people, including 22 women and 44 children, were killed...

Karnaphuli shrinking day by day

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 10: River Karnaphuli, known as lifeline of Bangladesh's economy as the country's prime sea port is situated on its bank, is shrinking day by day for illegal occupation of the river lands and siltation, said a survey report.Chattogram Nodi O Khal Rokkha Andolon (CNKRA), a social movement to...

One killed in Kushtia over establishing supremacy

KUSHTIA, Oct 10 (UNB): A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy at Bhabanipur village in Sadarupazila of Kushtia district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Farid Hossain, 45, of the village. QuamruzzamanTalukdar, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police...

Light rain likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday forecasted that light to moderate rain would occur over parts of the country in the next 24 hours starting from 6am on Saturday, report agencies. "Light to moderate rain or showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over...