City planners, environ experts suggest proper DAP execution
City planners, environmentalists and experts at a discussion on Sunday suggested proper implementation of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) to build an inclusive and equitable Dhaka for future generations.The urgency came at the discussion on the initiatives to revise the Dhaka's DAP. The event was jointly organised by the Bangladesh...
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CA’s China visit to focus on investments, relocation of factories
Chief Advisor (CA) Muhammad Yunus's upcoming trip to China will primarily focus on attracting Chinese investment and businesses to Bangladesh, according to his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, reports bdnews24.com.In preparation for the four-day visit starting on March 26, Dr. Yunus met with Chinese ambassador Yao Wen on Sunday.Addressing a media...
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Training launched for drivers, assistants
An initiative has been taken to train drivers and assistants of public buses to prevent sexual harassment, which a large number of female bus commuters are regularly facing.According to a study conducted by BRAC, 94 per cent women in Bangladesh face verbal, physical or other forms of sexual harassment while...
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NEWS IN BRIEF-2025-03-17
Rashly driven car claims woman's life in cityA woman was killed, as a recklessly driven car knocked down her on the Outer Circular Road in the capital's Shahjahanpur area on Sunday. A sub-inspector (SI) of Shahjahanpur Police Station said the incident happened near Rajarbag foot-overbridge at around 2:30 am. Hearing...
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Weather (2025-03-17)
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged...
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