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BD to save water, cut methane in rice fields by 2035

Bangladesh has prepared to introduce water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, in rice cultivation across 30-50 per cent of rice fields by 2035, said Saimum Parvez, Prime Minister's (PM) special assistant on environment, forests and climate change.It will reduce use of irrigation water and methane emissions while protecting...

A number of medical representatives

A number of medical representatives of different pharmaceutical companies gather at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital during the weekdays before starting for their respective destinations to visit physicians. The snapshot was taken on Wednesday morning. — FE Photo

DSCC launches cleanliness, hygiene awareness prog

The authorities of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have launched 'City Inspector' programme aiming to raise public awareness on cleanliness and hygiene among the residents. The programme was inaugurated on Wednesday with a six-month pilot project titled 'Porichhhanna Angina' (Clean Premises) in the ward no. 9 of Motijheel area in...

Man crushed to death while boarding bus

A man was killed after being caught in a tussle involving two buses while trying to board one of them. The incident occurred in front of the new building of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) at around 4:15 pm on Wednesday.According to police, the victim was identified as Joy...

BRACU holds Summer 2026 orientation

BRAC University (BRACU) organised an orientation programme for the freshers, who enrolled in Summer 2026 semester, on its Merul Badda campus in the capital on Tuesday, says a press release.Professor Colin Riordan CBE, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of The Association of Common- wealth Universities (ACU), attended the event...

Fire breaks out at building in Dhanmondi

A fire broke out at a multi-storey building in the capital's Dhanmondi 27 area on Wednesday. However, no casualties were reported.A duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence said the building is located beside Bangladesh Eye Hospital.Two units rushed to the spot at around 6:00 pm and brought...