Task force to protect environment
The deputy commissioner (DC) of Dhaka district has decided to form a task force of concerned government authorities to protect against environmental pollution, especially water pollution, air pollution
New Age (Bangladesh)
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Sample tests find 40 per cent of fertilisers adulterated
The state-run Soil Resources Development Institute has found some 40 per cent of both locally produced and imported fertilisers adulterated. Laboratory tests by SRDI also found that the adulteration levels
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Bangladesh receives IOSSC award for poverty reduction
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Monday received an award for Bangladesh for its stellar performance in fighting against poverty as well as significant reduction in poverty during the present government.
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Carbon cleanup would save millions of lives: study
Reducing fossil-fuel emissions to safer levels would save millions of lives annually by the end of the century, a study said on Sunday. The estimate is based on a simulation of levels of two big pollutants,
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57 new power plants set up in over 4 yrs, JS told
The country’s power generation would reach 10,000 megawatts by December, state minister for energy and power Enamul Haque told parliament on Tuesday. Replying to a question from Sadhana Haldar, the minister
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Bill passed to regulate sale of baby food
The government on Tuesday tabled a bill in the house to regulate sale of baby food and food supplements, inserting a provision for punishment for the suppliers of adulterated formula. The proposed regulatory
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Stopping use of ozone-depleting substances stressed
Speakers at a seminar on Monday stressed the need for developing a sense of urgency for stopping the use of ozone depleting substances to avert adverse impact on global climate. Ozone depleting substances
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Flooding worsens in northern districts
Flooding in several northern districts in the Brahmaputra basin has worsened with the major rivers in the region rising sharply. Low-lying areas in Rangpur, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Bogra, Sirajganj and
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BSBA, ABB sign jt statement to improve eco standards in ship recycling industry
The Bangladesh Ship Breakers’ Association and the Association of Bankers Bangladesh have signed a joint statement to improve the country’s environmental and social standards in the ship recycling industry,
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Flood situation worsens in two north-western districts
Flood situation in two north-western districts of Rajshahi and Lalmonirhat worsened as the water levels of the mighty rivers Padma and Dharla continued to rise. According to New Age Rajshahi correspondent,
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MoU signed to combat use of chemical in fish
Department of Fisheries on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation and Rotary International to combat the use of harmful chemicals in fish marketing in the