All 18 lightning arresters in Sylhet haors nonfunctional?

SYLHET, Apr 22: A total of 18 lightning arresters were installed in six upazilas of Sunamganj district costing several of crores of taka in 2023; yet there is no information that any of the devices could have prevented a single incident of lightning strike so far. In view of that,...

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Rajshahi sizzles at 40°C, commoners’ lives out of gear

RAJSHAHI, Apr 22: Rajshahi has been experiencing an intense heatwave, bringing normal life across the district to a near standstill. Mercury rose to 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, as prolonged dry conditions, strong solar radiation and fluctuating humidity levels combined to create severe discomfort for residents, particularly low-income and outdoor...

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Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation Md. Mahfuzur Rahman is presiding over the workshop on Cluster Development Project (CDP)

Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation Md. Mahfuzur Rahman is presiding over the workshop on Cluster Development Project (CDP) in Rajshahi on Tuesday

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Severe power crisis hits M’singh at start of Baishakh, disrupting daily life

MYMENSINGH, Apr 22 (UNB): Acute power outages have gripped the Mymensingh region at the very start of Baishakh, as electricity supply continues to fall short of rising demand, causing widespread suffering for residents, businesses, and key economic sectors.Frequent load-shedding is being reported across the district, with rural and remote areas...

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