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Ctg waterlogging on rise despite finishing 72pc work of four projects

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 22 (BSS): Waterlogging has been increasing every year in the port-city despite completion of 72 per cent work of four projects, taken at a cost of Tk 143.90 billion to resolve the long persisting waterlogging problem.Among these, the largest project of the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA), taken in...

USAID administrator Samantha speaks with Prof Yunus

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has spoken with Bangladesh interim government Chief Advisor (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus and recognised Prof Yunus for his leadership at a critical juncture for Bangladesh, reports UNB.They discussed ways in which USAID might best support the interim government and...

Body formed to study biodiversity impact

The environment ministry has formed a committee to assess the possible biodiversity impact of the controversial Safari Park project in Moulvibazar.A four-member committee was formed Wednesday and asked to submit a report containing recommendations on the project titled Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Moulvibazar (1st phase)" project' and the conservation...

UNHCR welcomes $3m Korean aid for Rohingya

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has welcomed the generous contribution of US$ 3.0 million from the Republic of Korea through the Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, reports UNB.This timely contribution will strengthen UNHCR's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance and protection for the Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar...

Filmmakers, actors, musicians call for unity, rescue actions

The current flood situation in Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, and Moulvibazar, have raised significant concerns among netizens across the nation, including celebrities from the country's entertainment industry, reports UNB.Several prominent cultural personalities have shared useful information, thoughts and prayers for those hit hardest, while some of them joined rescue...

Travel ban issued against Taqsem

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a 60-day travel ban on Taqsem A Khan, immediate-past managing director of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka Wasa), in connection with corruption allegations brought against him. Judge of the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court Mohammed Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain passed the order...

Shakil, Farzana on four-day remand

Journalist Shakil Ahmed, former head of news at the private channel Ekattor TV, and his wife Farzana Rupa, former principal correspondent at the same channel, have been placed on four-day remand. They were dismissed from their positions on August 8. Judge of the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka, Ahmed Humayun...

Students piling up their procured relief materials at TSC

Students piling up their procured relief materials at TSC in Dhaka University on Thursday for distribution among the flood-hit people across the country later. — FE Photo

Weather (2024-08-23)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and...