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Horror lurks in Ctg hill slopes

CHATTOGRAM, June 25: Hill cutting as well as unauthorised use of public land exacerbate the possibility of landslide which has ever been a looming danger on the hill slopes in Chattogram during monsoon.A section of people cut hills and trees for personal interests including building houses. On the other hand...

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Deaths from lightning strikes on the rise

The number of deaths from lightning strikes has increased in the country in recent times mainly due to a lack of awareness among the people and protective measures by the authorities concerned, according to experts.The people especially the farmers are not aware of lightning strikes at all, they said, adding...

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Get ready as major shift taking place in global economy: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has laid emphasis on getting prepared with skills, education and infrastructure as a major shift is taking place in the world economy, reports UNB."To gain from this change, we've to prepare ourselves with skills, education, infrastructure, good governance, and above all goodwill," Dr Momen...

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BD-ROK CSR virtual confce tomorrow

A Bangladesh-South Korea conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and economic growth will be held virtually tomorrow (Sunday ) to discuss ways to further deepen Korean companies' engagement with local communities, reports UNB.The South Korean Embassy in Dhaka and the CSR Centre in partnership with Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency...

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No govt job if anyone found positive in dope test: Kamal

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday said everyone has to undergo a dope test to get a government job, reports BSS."If anyone is tested positive in dope test, he/she will not be eligible for government jobs. The process for dope test will begin soon," he said this while speaking...

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EU provides BD with Tk 4.23b to strengthen education system

The European Union (EU) has provided Bangladesh with EUR 42 million or Tk 4.23 billion (423 crore) to support key national reforms in the education sector, reports UNB.With this grant, the EU recognises and supports the government's commitment to the development of human capital, the eradication of poverty and inequalities,...

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Rain/thunder showers likely today -

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Chattogram, Barishal and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00am today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur one or two places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and...

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