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Lightning arresters’ use in BD to save lives: ADB

Lightning arresters, a low-cost technology, can be adopted all over the country to save lives and stop undue human damage from lightning strikes, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reports UNB."Its use in different parts of the country can save human lives. It's a low-cost technology," ADB Country Director Manmohan...

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Govt working to correct errors in textbooks, says Dipu Moni

CHANDPUR, Apr 27 (UNB): The government is working on identifying and fixing mistakes in textbooks, Education Minister Dipu Moni said Saturday."There are a few inconsistency and errors in some textbooks," she told reporters after a meeting with Sadar upazila chairman and vice-chairman at Chandpur Upazila Parishad."But this year, we're reviewing...

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Bomb explosion hurts two in C’nawabganj

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Apr 27 (UNB): Two people were injured as an abandoned bomb exploded in a jute field at Babupur in Shibganj upazila on Saturday morning.The injured are Sohel Rana (18), son of Serajul Islam, and Md Bhodu (44), son of late Tamsur Rahman.Shikder Md Moshiur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Shibganj...

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Two new warships for Navy arrive in Ctg

Two new warships equipped with modern technology and advanced equipment were received by the Bangladesh Navy at Chattogram Naval Jetty on Saturday, report agencies.'Sangram' and 'Prottyasha', both 90-metre long and 11-metre wide, are capable of hitting enemy airplanes, ships and establishments, the Inter Service Public Relations said in a statement.The...

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Cop goes missing in Meghna after clash with fishermen

CHANDPUR, Apr 27 (UNB): A police constable went missing in the Meghna River in Haimchar upazila early Saturday after a clash with fishermen.The missing policeman is Mosharraf Hossain, hailing from Sitakundu.SK Mohsin Alam, officer-in-charge of Haimchar Police Station, said that a team of police was going to the Char Korali...

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Oman job market for BD workers shrinking

Arafat AraJob market in Oman for Bangladeshi professionals is on a decline as an increased number of workers have returned from the gulf country in recent months, sector insiders said.According to available data, a total of 37,200 workers came back home from Oman during the October-March period. Some 133 workers...

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UODA holds seminar on strategic manpower training

The University of Development Alternative (UODA) organised a seminar on 'Strategic Manpower Training and Development: Indispensable for Achieving Organisational Goal' at its auditorium at Dhanmondi in the city on Friday, says a press release.Prof Dr Ahmadullah Miah, pro-vice chancellor of the university, inaugurated the seminar as the chief guest.Prof Shahjahan...

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Workshop on Communication for Career May 4

Communication firm Ra'dia Inc in association with Dream Deviser will organise a workshop on 'Communication for Career' in the city on May 04, says a press release.The day-long workshop will be held on the Green Road campus of Dhaka International University.'Communication for Career' will be a platform to increase the...

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'Robber' dies in lynch-mob attack in Chuadanga

A suspected robber has been beaten to death by an angry mob in Chuadanga, reports bdnews24.com.Police have detained two people in connection with the alleged robbery.The dead has been identified as 22-year-old Faruk Hossain. The incident took place in the city's Rail Bazar area early on Saturday morning, said the...

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Police recover three bodies in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, Apr 27 (UNB): Police recovered bodies of three persons from the city and Godagari upazila on Saturday morning.An unidentified woman (aged around 50) was crushed under the wheels of a train in Kadamtola rail crossing in the city around 5:30 am, said Sayed Iqbal, officer-in-charge (OC) of Rajshahi Government...

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WEATHER 28-4-2019

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gust/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna and Dhaka divisions and the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali with hails at isolate places in the next 24 hours...

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