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City’s messy medical waste handling endangers public health

A scandalous disconnect between the government agencies to streamline and manage clinical waste is posing serious hazards to the public health and environment of the city, reports bdnews24.com.But as the health emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic has taken centre stage, the battle to dispose of infectious waste appears to...

Govt under pressure against Bhasan Char Rohingya relocation plan: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said there is a pressure on the government by the international NGOs, including UNHCR, against Bhasan Char relocation though some Rohingyas are willing to go there to enjoy wonderful facilities for them, reports UNB. "But there's a pressure on us. UNHCR and...

IOM, UK EMT continue Covid health support for Rohingyas

COX'S BAZAR, Oct 18 (UNB): The joint efforts between the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT) greatly benefit Covid-19 response efforts, especially for the most vulnerable in Cox's Bazar, said the migration agency on Sunday. "The support provided by UK EMT on capacity building,...

Rain or thunder shower in city likely

Rain or thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka today (Monday).However, rain may also take place at some places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattrogram divisions, according to the Met Office.It further said day and night temperature may fall slightly and...

BSF guns down Bangladeshi on Chuadanga border

CHUADANGA, Oct 18 (UNB): A Bangladeshi national was reportedly gunned down by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on the Thakurpur border in Damurhudaupazila of Chuadanga early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Omedul Islam, 26, son of Shahidul Islam of Thakurpur village. Mohammad Khalekuzzaman, director of Border Guard Bangladesh...

Death anniv of Poet Abdul Wahab Miah

Today (Monday) is the first death anniversary of poet and retired government officer Abdul Wahab Miah. His pen name was 'Andharmanaik'. He was born in the Harirampur Upazila of Manikgonj district and his life history has been included on the volume of Manikgonjer Shoto Manik. He was the President of...

Eighth death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed

The eighth death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed will be observed today (Monday), said a statement.Marking the day, a doa mahfil will be held on October 23 at his village home at Khaishakhali in Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi district. His family members have requested all to pray for the salvation of...