Management of safe water supply stressed
Booming population, deforestation, unplanned irrigation system, use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, excessive extraction of ground water, dumping of untreated wastes and silted rivers are
Bangladesh Observer (Dhaka)
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CNG price up
Reversing a commitment for retaining the fixed price of gas sale to the CNG filling stations for five years, the Bangladesh government following a donor's suggestion has raised the rate by about one
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Underground water level falls, 6000 tubewells out of order in Mymensingh
The underground water level in all 12 upazilas of Mymensingh district is falling gradually threatening the irrigation of IRRI-Boro paddy fields.The water in the upper layer underground water level
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Concern over Indian plan to withdraw water from 23 cross-border rivers
Water experts expressed grave concern over India's plan to withdraw waters from at least 23 cross border rivers in the upstream, saying Bangladesh should immediately take precautionary measures to
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Abnormal fall in ground water level posing threat in Manikganj UZs
Abnormal fall in ground water level due to the adverse effect of Farakkah Barage and prolonged drought has been threatening the irrigation in seven thanas of the Manikganj district (Bangladesh).
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Fall in water level, chars in rivers hit navigation in N. districts
The rapid fall in the water level of all rivers in the northern districts of Bangladesh and emergence of chars have seriously affected the navigation. An official source in formed that an additional
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Per capita water availability will fall by 35 pc
The per capita water availability will fall to the extent between 15 and 35 per cent from the levels in 1950 by the year 2025 in Asia-Pacific region while overall water use may increase by an average
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WB to fund $ 85 m for Gorai river
The World Bank will fund US dollar 85 million for the Gorai River Restoration project to prevent environmental degradation and promote sustainable environment in the country's South-West Region of
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CNG stations face hurdle to facilitate increased demand
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in the in Dhaka city are facing troubles as they can hardly cope with the pressure of providing fuel to the existing CNG-run vehicles and newly added users
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Numerous derelict ponds, canals need reforms in Meherpur
As many as 1000 ponds out of 9000 ponds in three upazilas of Meherpur district (Bangladesh) are lying uncultivated for long 20 years. According to reliable source, the ponds were dug many years back