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(Clockwise, from left-top): President Mohammed Shahabuddin

(Clockwise, from left-top): President Mohammed Shahabuddin Dhaka University, Gono Forum, and other people from different walks of life paying tributes to the martyred intellectuals by placing wreaths at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial at Rayerbazar in the capital on Saturday, the Martyred Intellectuals' Day. — PID

Experts emphasise prioritising primary healthcare

Experts at a programme emphasised the need for prioritising primary healthcare in the country's health sector reforms.According to them, introduction of health insurance coverage and strengthening secondary as well as emergency healthcare are also vital issues.Also granting hospitals financial autonomy to manage resources, including manpower, salaries, and allowances, and reducing...

Air pollution cripples health, economy

Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is grappling with a worsening air pollution problem that endangers both public health and economic vitalities, reports UNB.Over the past week, Dhaka's Air Quality Index (AQI) has consistently ranked among the highest globally, indicating severe air pollution levels.On December 11 at 9:10 am, Dhaka...

Jashore florists expect Tk 1.0b flower sales despite weather setbacks

JASHORE, Dec 14 (UNB): Despite facing extreme weather challenges earlier this year, flower farmers in Jhikargacha upazila, Jashore, expect generating Tk 1.0 billion (100 crore) in sales during the peak flower season from December to April.The region, centred around Godkhali - one of Bangladesh's largest flower markets - supplies some...

Helal Hafiz laid to rest with state honours

Eminent poet Helal Hafiz was laid to rest with state honours at the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard at Mirpur in the city on Saturday, reports UNB.He was buried at around 03:00 pm after the second Namaz-e-Janaza that took place at the Jatiya Press Club. The first Namaz-e-Janaza was held on Bangla...

Dengue claims three more lives in 24 hrs

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 548 this year, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), recent fatalities have been reported in various divisions of the country. One death each...

News in Brief 2024-12-15

Dhaka's air most polluted in the world Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 281 at 9:07 am on Saturday. Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution...

Weather (2024-12-15)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over...