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Nation pays homage to language heroes

In the stillness of the early hours of Ekushey February, Bangladesh started honouring the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for their mother tongue defying the brutal repression of the Pakistani colonial rulers, report agencies. On Friday, as the first hour unfolded, thousands gathered in solemn tribute at the...

Dhaka city dwellers trapped in severe urban smog

Dhaka, a city of narrow alleyways and congested streets, remains one of the world's most polluted, leaving its residents trapped in urban smog and struggling to recall the last time they breathed fresh air, as experts warn of rising life-threatening diseases due to alarming pollution levels, reports UNB.The city's air...

Sylhet city sets benchmark in sustainable waste management

SYLHET, Feb 21 (UNB): Amid Bangladesh's ongoing struggle with urban waste management, Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has made a significant progress by establishing the country's first state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF).This initiative, developed in collaboration with LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, aims to free the city from plastic and polythene waste.Constructed at a...

‘Oxfam Run’ to advocate for BD domestic workers' rights

To promote the rights of four million domestic workers in Bangladesh, Oxfam in Bangladesh is set to organise 'Oxfam Run' today (Saturday) at Dhaka's Hatirjheel reports UNB.The event, themed 'Advocacy Beyond Walls,' will bring together over 2,000 participants advocating for equality and legal recognition of domestic workers.Supported by Global Affairs...

10 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs

Ten new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,474 this year, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: three in Dhaka South City Corporation, four in Barishal...

Rain likely today ,,...,,

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Light to...