Unplanned embankment poses threat to river
The ongoing construction of an embankment on the Sandhya river in Barishal has sparked outrage among locals who believe the structure will damage the river crucial to their livelihoods. Locals in Banaripara
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Minister: Chemical substance in 7 cities below permissible limit
Exposure to carbon monoxide can reduce the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood Presence of harmful chemicals in the air in Dhaka and other cities, which cause respiratory problems and affect the brain
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Protest against land acquisition held in Barisal
People of Kalapara upazila in Patuakhali formed a human chain and held a rally Saturday afternoon protesting at the construction of coal-based thermal power plant in the area. Several hundred people of
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Fresh aquifers found in 18 coastal dists, Hope for 50m salinity-affected people
The country's hydro-geologists have found fresh aquifers across the eighteen coastal districts, ushering new hope for 50 million salinity-prone people, gripped by severe drinking water scarcity. The
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Land acquisition for public institution in Barisal protested
Affected people of Char Aicha of city skirts on Sunday noon protested acquisition of private land instead of government Khas lands for constructing Barisal Marine Academy. They alleged that government
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Afforestation in 9 dists for climate resilience
The Climate Resilient Participatory Afforestation and Reforestation Project, implemented by the Government of Bangladesh, is working towards sustainable forest conservation and enhancement of climate resilience.
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Afforestation in 9 districts for enhancing climate resilience
DHAKA : The Climate Resilient Participatory Afforestation and Reforestation Project, implemented by the Government of Bangladesh, is working towards sustainable forest conservation and enhancement of climate