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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Abdul Kalam for joint water management to reap benefit
Former president of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, on Monday said the co-basin countries in the region should develop an efficient water management system for their mutual benefit.
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JS panel to hear experts on saving rivers
A parliamentary panel on Tuesday decided to seek opinions of environmental experts and civic groups in working out final recommendations to save rivers from being polluted and to reclaim them from illegal occupation, said a panel member.
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ADB to fund $120m for waste management, food safety
The Asian Development Bank will fund $120 million for solid waste management and food safety in six city corporations and five municipalities in Bangladesh, Dhaka City Corporation officials said. The five-year project titled
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ADB to fund $120m for waste management, food safety
The Asian Development Bank will fund $120 million for solid waste management and food safety in six city corporations and five municipalities in Bangladesh, Dhaka City Corporation officials said. The five-year project titled
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Number of swine flu cases creeps up to 22
One more case of Influenza A positive, commonly known as swine flu virus, was detected on Monday raising the number of affected persons to 22 in the country, according to the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research and the National Influenza Centre.
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Govts steps against construction of Tipai dam demanded
Speakers on Thursday demanded government
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WB to give support for improving water supply in Ctg
The World Bank is planning to start detailed project preparation work for the proposed Chittagong Water Supply Improvement and Sanitation Project to improve the water supply and sanitation services in the port city of Chittagong.
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Protests at felling of trees in Ctg coastal forest
The felling of huge trees at the Sitakundu coastal forest near the Chittagong sea port by ship breakers aiming to set up ship-breaking yards there has raised protests of environmental group.
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RCC launches night-time garbage removal programme
The Rajshahi City Corporation on Wednesday night launched a night-time garbage removal programme aiming to keep the city clean and protect the environment. The Rajshahi mayor, AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, inaugurated the programme at ward 21.