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DSCC, DNCC take special steps to control dengue, chikungunya

A day after the High Court order, the two Dhaka city corporations finally came up with some special measures to control spread of dengue, chikungunya and other similar diseases in the capital.The High Court on Sunday asked the two city corporations to take effective steps within 24 hours to destroy...

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Members of the Gourab '71 formed a human chain

Members of the Gourab '71 formed a human chain in front of the National Museum in the city on Monday demanding exemplary punishment to those responsible for adulterating pasteurised milk — Focus Bangla

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Saudi Embassy shares benefits of 'Makkah Route Initiative'

The Saudi Embassy in Dhaka on Monday said the recently introduced 'Makkah Route Initiative' provides pilgrims to reduce the trouble of waiting on arrival at the Kingdom's points to complete their entry procedures and receiving belongings, reports UNB.The services provided by the 'Makkah Route Initiative' are to facilitate at the...

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Conditions in Rohingya camps improve but emergency prevails, says UN

COX'S BAZAR, July 15 (UNB): Efforts throughout 2018 and early 2019 have dramatically improved conditions in the Rohingya camps and aid organisations are well-equipped to respond, said UN agencies on Monday.However, the UN agencies said this is still an emergency affecting vulnerable families living in a difficult, hazard-prone terrain that...

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Govt considers launch of Shikkha TV: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni Monday said the government is considering introduction of 'Shikkha TV' to broadcast the lectures of the teachers of reputed educational institutions in television, BSS.She revealed this while talking to reporters at the Secretariat in the city after attending a session of the Deputy Commissioners' Conference...

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icddr,b diagnostic centre starts giving nonstop services

icddr,b's globally recognised diagnostic centre at Mohakhali on Monday started providing round-the-clock services, reports UNB.This will inevitably distribute the patient volume throughout the day and effectively reduce the waiting time for them, icddr,b said on Monday.icddr,b laboratories are the only labs in Bangladesh accredited under International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)...

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WEATHER 16-7-2019

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls in the next 24 hours until 06:00 pm today (Tuesday), reports UNB.Day and night temperature may rise slightly...

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