Massive plan to preserve water undertaken
The Bangladesh government has undertaken a massive plan to preserve water. A number of projects have already been taken in this regard. Water Resources Ministry has taken the initiative after the
Bangladesh Observer (Dhaka)
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Two stroke 3 wheelers to be seized after Dec 31
Two stroke three wheelers will be seized if found plying Dhaka city roads after December 31, a deadline set by the government for the black smoke-emitting vehicles to stay off the streets. The
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Call to resist Indian river-link project
The National Committee of
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Arsenic eating bacteria may help cleanse water in Bangladesh
An Australian scientist has discovered a toxin-munching bacteria that could clean up arsenic
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Dhaka explores options to stop Delhi's river-link plan
Dhaka explores various options, including diplomatic maneuverings on both bilateral and international planes to make the Indian government abandon its planned river-linking project that could spell
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A too potent cocktail?
Last February, bottled water in India was found contaminated by pesticides. At that time, it was said gaping holes in the regulations, plus corporate irresponsibility in the fastest growing segment
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$8.6m IDB loan for water supply project
The Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in its 217th meeting held on August 31 approved a loan of US dollar 8.617 million for
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A cloned human baby in the offing
The first cloned baby is about to be born!Italian fertility doctor Severino Antinori has announced that he expects the first cloned baby to be born in January.Now that it has become a fait accompli,
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PM stresses need for water resources management plan
Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia underscored the need for a national water resources management plan with inherent dynamism of readjustment to cope with the changing trend of demand,
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Call for movement to protect lakes
Bangladesh minister for Forest and Environment Shajahan Siraj called for launching a social movement for protection of lakes of Dhaka city to maintain ecological balance and beauty of the city.