Double dengue onslaught feared in winter amid Covid wreckage
The number of dengue cases has increased when it is supposed to drop ahead of winter as Bangladesh, like the other countries, continues to battle the novel coronavirus, reports bdnews24.com.Generally, cases of the mosquito-borne dengue fever peak during monsoon in the middle of a year, but this time most infections...
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Children take the brunt of pandemic with forced work or marriage
Bangladesh, home to tens of millions of poor people, has been quite successful over the last few decades in bringing children to school through various initiatives, including distribution of free textbooks and stipends ; but the achievement is on the verge of being lost due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports...
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Mirpur zoo reopens today after eight months' closure
The Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur is set to reopen its doors to visitors on Sunday under health protocols after nearly eight months of shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports bdnews24.com.Last-minute renovation and beautification works are underway to give a new look to the zoo which has been closed...
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Financial Express Senior News Consultant Raihan M Chowdhury receiving Bangabandhu-DRU Best Reporting Award in the education category
Financial Express Senior News Consultant Raihan M Chowdhury receiving Bangabandhu-DRU Best Reporting Award in the education category from State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury at a function in the city on Friday. A total of 15 persons received the award in 14 categories.
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Rain or thunder showers likely
Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind might occur at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions today (Sunday), forecasts the Met Office. However, many places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions are likely to experience rain or thunder shower along with temporary gusty wind while moderately...
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BFUJ demands implementation of 9th wage board
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), a national union of professional journalists, placed a seven-point charter including implementation of the 9th wage board for journalists, reports UNB. BFUJ leaders came up with the demands after a meeting at Jatiya Press Club on Friday, said a press release. They also demanded...
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70 shanties gutted in city fire
At least 70 shanties were gutted in a fire that broke out at Natunbazar slum in the capital's Kalyanpur on Friday night, reports UNB. Ershad Hossain, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence Control Room, said the fire which broke out at the slum at 9pm on Friday was...
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