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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JS panel sticks to open-pit mining
A parliamentary panel on Wednesday decided to visit the Barapukuria coal deposit area on September 22 to observe the ‘real situation.’ It also stood by its earlier suggestion for open-pit mining for
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Himalayan climate change alarms Bhutan
Bhutan’s prime minister has issued a dire warning about the impact of Himalayan climate change, saying it could wreck the tiny kingdom’s ambitious plans to be a world leader in hydropower. The isolated,
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Eight more anthrax patients detected in Rajshahi
At least 8 more persons have been infected with anthrax on Wednesday at village Khirsintikor of Paba upazila in Rajshahi, according to the health officials. With this, the number of anthrax infected
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3 coal-fired power plants approved
Cabinet Purchase Committee meeting Sunday approved 3 coal-fired independent power plant projects and import of 940,000 tonnes of petroleum and 50,000 tonnes of wheat. Presided by the finance minister,
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UNFPA to raise $70m to support lifesaving services in Bangladesh
The United Nations Population Fund will raise $70 million for 2012-16 Eighth Country Programme aimed at supporting lifesaving services and maternal health and tackling violence against women in Bangladesh.
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Hard rot disease affects Pasur trees in Sundarban
Hard rot disease, a fungal infection of plants characterised by lesions with hard surfaces and rotten tissue, is affecting an increasing number of pasur (Xyicarpus mekongensis pirre) trees in different
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Flowing water on Mars sparks new hunt for life traces
Scientists have found evidence of flowing salt water on steep Martian slopes, which if confirmed would be the first discovery of active liquid water on the red planet, NASA said Thursday. The data gathered
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50,000 marooned in Sirajganj as Jamuna swells
Incessant rain and onrush of water from hills have caused the River Jamuna swelling, worsening the flood situation in five upazilas of Sirajganj district. The flash flood rendered at least 50,000 people
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UK expert stresses need for cleaner tech for coal power
Bangladesh needs to adopt cleaner technology to harness power from coal so that climate change impact does not turn for the worse in the country, according to a visiting UK official. Speaking in an
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Flood inundates vast area in Faridpur
A vast area in Faridpur Sadar upazilla situated on the river bank Padma were inundated with rise of water level in the river during last two days. According to official sources, four villages of Aliabad