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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Furnace oil spill to leave environmental impact
The furnace oil that spilled from the derailed wagons of Bangladesh Railways travelled to arable lands, canals and ponds of nearby areas, jeopardising the eco-system of the area, leaving a negative impact
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HC declares battery-run rickshaws illegal
A bench of Justice Mirza Hussain Haider and Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar pronounced the verdict rejecting seven writ petitions filed by several rickshaws-van associations in Dhaka and Chittagong,
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Polythene bags rule the roost as jute bags fail to take off
Despite a ban on polythene shopping bags, they are being traded and used throughout the country due to lack of government initiatives to promote jute bags as an alternative. Experts alleged the government
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HC declares battery-run rickshaws illegal
The High Court on Thursday declared illegal the running of battery-run rickshaws in Dhaka and Chittagong metropolitan cities. The bench of Justice Mirza Hussain Haider and Justice Muhammad Khurshid
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Govt to restrict Sundarbans entry
The government will streamline entry of visitors and local people into the Saundarbans for protecting its bio-diversity, especially the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. Environment and forest ministry
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Govt to contain chemical use in ponds, wetlands: Minister
Fisheries and livestock minister Muhammed Sayedul Hoque Tuesday said the government will take measures to stop excessive use of chemicals in fish ponds and wetlands, on public health concerns. ‘Various
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NBR preparing list of polluting industries
The National Board of Revenue has taken an initiative to prepare a list of polluting industries for imposing and collecting newly introduced green tax, officials said. The list will be prepared with the
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Audit finds $70m spending irregularities
In just one year, health ministry officials have misused at least $70 million of funds provided for a major development programme primarily financed by the World Bank and the governments of Britain, Canada,
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50 houses damaged in tornado in Bhola
At least 50 houses were damaged as a tornado lashed two villages of Tazumuddin in Bhola on Monday. Chachra union parishad chairman Abu Taher Miah said the violent storm coupled with rain swept the villages
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New gas discovered in N’ganj
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration Company, Bapex, on Saturday discovered a small gas reserve at Rupganj in Narayanganj, officials said. The site is located at block 20 of the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha’s