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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Leftover rice can feed millions: FAO Study
The International Rice Research Institute recently said that the rice wasted in the Philippines ever year could feed several million people. Citing a study done by Food and Agriculture Organisation, the
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Storm kills 2 in Rangpur
A minor girl and a bike rider were killed and a boy was injured in Kaunia and Taraganj upazilas in Rangpur during storm on Sunday afternoon. One of the dead is Rezia Akter, 8, daughter of Lal Mia of
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NASA to carry out research on climate in Bangladesh
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration, the US space research centre, is keen to carry out research on weather and climate in Bangladesh, the most vulnerable country to climate change. The visiting
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Govt-WB deal on safe water for 1.6m
The government on Thursday signed a $75 million financing agreement with the World Bank to provide safe water for around 1.6 million people. The Bangladesh Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, modelled
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Major quake to bring catastrophe in Dhaka
Dhaka will face a catastrophic situation in the event of a major earthquake ranging 7 to 7.9 magnitude hits the city damaging most of its buildings and utility services. Talking to the news agency, professor
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Mild tremor felt across country
People became panicked as tremors jolted Bangladesh twice in the afternoon with authorities alerting all coastal districts to a tsunami threat after an earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale had
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Radiation from Japan found in kelp off US
Radioactive iodine was found in kelp off the US West Coast following last year’s earthquake-triggered Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdown, according to a new study. It was already known that radioactive
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WB under fire for dillydallying climate fund release
The World Bank, fiduciary manager of Bangladesh Climate Change Resilience Fund, Monday came under fire at an independent watchdog body’s exchange of views for allegedly dillydallying the climate fund release
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Skin cancer on the rise among young adults: US study
Skin cancer is on the rise among young adults, according to a US study published Monday that suggests indoor tanning beds and childhood sunburns may be to blame. Between 1970 and 2009, the rate of melanoma
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Life expectancy in SE Asia to rise above 75yrs in 40 years: WHO
The average life expectancy of people in the South and South-East Asia will rise to 75 years in less than 40 years, WHO said Monday, insisting the number of aged people over 60 years will triple by 2050