Conserving biodiversity more challenging for Bangladesh
Biodiversity and environmental conservation around the Rohingya settlements in Cox's Bazar is becoming more challenging for Bangladesh as the authority concerned is yet to address the issue properly. Environmental experts said the concept of environment in and around the Rohingya camps is still limited to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).Only...
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CUJ leaders call on govt to ensure freedom of press
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 30: The leaders of Chattogram Union of Journalists (CUJ) have called upon the government to ensure freedom of press and declare the 9th wage board award and implement the announced dearness allowance for the journalists.They made the call while speaking at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the...
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BRTA launches training for city bus drivers
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has launched a special training programme for the drivers of city bus services amid an increase in the road accidents due to reckless driving.The number of road accidents has increased in the city recently as most of city buses are run by helpers-cum-drivers who hardly...
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Nat'l Consumer Rights Day tomorrow
National Consumer Rights Day will be observed in the country tomorrow (Thursday) with the theme "Smart Trusted Products".Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has chalked out elaborate programmes including rally to mark the day.World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15 every year.Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi disclosed this...
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