Ban works partially due to lack of ample alternatives
The government's ban on polythene bags is partially in force, as the item is still available in kitchen markets mainly due to lack of pre-assessment, policy gap and cost-effective alternatives.The Ministry of Environment conducted 185 mobile court drives in November against production, sale, supply and marketing of non-biodegradable polythene, and...
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CA reiterates call for activating SAARC
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday reiterated his call to the South Asian leaders to activate the SAARC for the people of the entire region, reports BSS."The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is very important to me. I spoke about activating the forum immediately after taking...
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Singer Papia Sarwar passes away
Papia Sarwar, one of country's most renowned and prolific Rabindra Sangeet artistes, passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Thursday. She was 72.She breathed her last at a hospital, her husband Sarwar Alam told media.The Ekushey Padak-winning revered singer, who had been battling with cancer for three...
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Five journalists killed in BD in 2024: RSF
The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024 Round-up has highlighted a grim picture of press freedom worldwide, with 54 journalists including five in Bangladesh killed in 2024, reports UNB.It says journalists increasingly pay the ultimate price in conflict zones and under repressive regimes.Due to the large number of journalists killed in...
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Deadline for 47th BCS online application revised
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Thursday announced a revised schedule for the online application process for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Exam-2024, reports UNB. The application period will now commence on December 29, 2024 at 10:00 am and the deadline is set for January 30, 2025 at...
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Weather (2024-12-13)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight...
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