CAAB moves to reduce hanger cost by half
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is set to reduce lease price by 50 per cent of its all the hangers, where the helicopters and other aircraft are stored and maintained safely. In a recent meeting, the CAAB took the decision with the aim of developing Bangladesh's aviation sector...
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Govt mulling charges on industrial water usage
The interim government is considering imposing charges on industrial water usage and will categorise industries based on water consumption while offering incentives for recycling initiatives.Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment, forest and climate change and water resources ministries, made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing the inaugural ceremony of...
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13 years on, Sagar-Runi murder still shrouded in mystery
February 11, 2025 marks 13 years since the brutal murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, yet law enforcement agencies have not been able to identify the motive behind the much-discussed crime, reports UNB.Over the years, the submission date for the investigation report in the Sagar-Runi murder case...
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One dies of dengue --_
One person died of dengue while 16 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning, reports BSS."During the period, two patients were hospitalised in Khulna, seven in Chattogram, two in Dhaka North city while one in Dhaka South city and four in different...
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BSMMU to launch online appointment service from Mar 1
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) is set to introduce an online appointment service for outpatients from March 1 to lessen suffering of patients and improve medical services, reports BSS.Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Shahinul Alam made the announcement at a preparatory meeting with doctors, officers, and employees of the outpatient...
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Weather (2025-02-12)
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during late night to morning.Night temperature may rise by 1-2°C and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over...
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