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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Integrated steps stressed to cut losses in natural disaster
Participants in a workshop on Tuesday stressed the need for taking integrated steps for effective disaster management and lessening the losses caused by natural calamities.
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Chalna municipal dwellers face safe water crisis
DWELLERS of Chalna Municipality under Dacope upazila in Khulna have been facing crisis for safe drinking water for long. They are also facing water crisis for performing household chores including cooking and washing.
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Integrated plan to mitigate effects of climate change stressed
An integrated plan involving government and non-governmental organisations is needed to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate change, said speakers at a meeting on Monday. Pradipan, an NGO, arranged the meeting on alternative livelihood in the context of climate change at a city hotel with the help of Bread for the World and Christian Aid for Overseas Development.
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World Car Free Day 2008 observed
The green and civic rights activists on Monday urged the government to adopt a national transport policy, which would facilitate the expansion and use of public transports instead of private cars to reduce the traffic jam in the capital.
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Govt bans Chinese milk powder
The government has decided to ban procurement, sale and stocking of powdered milk of three Chinese brands
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Four factories fined Tk 95,000 in Tangail
A mobile court realised Tk 95,000 in fines from four factories during an anti-adulteration drive in Tangail town on Thursday for making food items in unhygienic environment. The mobile court also seized a huge quantity of date-expired and sub-standard vermicelli and flour.
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Call to ensure access to drinking water
Participants in a dialogue in Mymensingh on Thursday stressed the need for ensuring people
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Draft national health policy 2008: some questions (Editorial)
Are some new visions, strategies, programmes and plans expected in 2008 in contrast to those of 2006? If not, then how would one justify formulation of a new policy?
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Tornado lashes two unions in Faridpur
Properties of about 200 families were damaged by a tornado at two unions of Nagarkanda upazila in Faridpur Thursday morning.