Polythene alternative Sonali bag still a far cry
As the government moves to phase out polythene bags from super shops to kitchen markets, demands for alternatives see a further push, including the commercial production of Sonali bag, a biodegradable bag made of jute polymer.Bangladesh banned polythene bags in 2002. However, it is still in the market with over...
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7-college students continue demo demanding independent varsity
Students of the seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) staged demonstration for another day on Wednesday, demanding establishment of an independent public university. They concluded the demonstration with a three-hour road blockade programme issuing an ultimatum that all their demand must be met by Saturday.Abdur Rahman, a Dhaka College...
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M K Alamgir, six others sued over Tk 88.6m embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against former Home Minister and former Chairman of Farmers Bank (now Padma Bank Limited), Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, along with six others for alleged embezzlement and money laundering involving a substantial amount of money.On October 23, the case was registered by ACC's Deputy Director...
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US Charge d'Affaires calls on Chief Adviser
Charge d'Affaires of the United States (US) Embassy Helen LaFave has called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday, reports BSS. They talked about issues of mutual interest and followed up on the key points discussed during the recent meetings...
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Weather (2024-10-24)
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm today (Thursday), according to the Met...
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