‘Soil fertility restoration crucial for sustainable agri’
Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has underscored the urgent need for restoration of soil fertility. “Excessive use of chemical fertilizers has...
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‘Cultural diversity defines humanity’s strength’
No civilization is superior or inferior to another, rather, cultural diversity is humanity’s greatest strength, stated the Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury. He...
‘Jhilmil project set for home construction in a year’
Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, MP said efforts are underway to create facilities so that people can build houses at the Jhilmil project...
Zubaida urges mass tree plantation
Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) and wife of the Prime Minister, Dr. Zubaida Rahman on Wednesday urged people to take part in...
Tk412.71cr okays for vaccine procurement
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved a proposal to procure essential vaccines for the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) through...
Arts-based textbooks planned for primary schools
BNP-led government is planning to introduce arts and culture-based textbooks in primary schools as part of broader efforts to modernise the education system and nurture...
Govt steps up efforts to restore Dhaka waterways
The government has intensified efforts to restore Dhaka’s canals and natural waterways, deciding to form two committees to identify and demarcate canal boundaries in a...
Pilot measures launched for cleanliness habits
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a pilot initiative titled ‘City Inspector’ to encourage good civic habits among residents, including keeping surroundings clean, preventing...
Dhaka ranks 4th among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka ranked fourth among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 8:35 am. According...
Over 23,000 posts vacant in govt hospitals: Health Minister
More than 23,000 posts of doctors, nurses and health workers remain vacant in government hospitals across the country, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md....
PM stresses professionalism, discipline to maintain armed forces’ dignity
Warning against past attempts to tarnish their image at home and abroad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged military personnel to uphold professionalism, unity,...