188 HIV patients found in Bangladesh
The latest assessment over AIDS had revealed that till the end of the outgoing calender year, 188 HIV carrier persons were detected in Bangladesh out of whom 19
Bangladesh Observer (Dhaka)
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Too High A Cost
The more articles that appear on the cause or source of arsenic in the groundwater, the more confusing the issue seems to be. It would seem if we are to come to grips with this pernicious problem, a
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Bangladesh ranks 4th highest among 212 countries in TB
The killer disease of tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing countries where about 32 per cent of the population are infected by TB bacilli. Bangladesh
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Arsenic-free water plant launched
Heralding a new era the people of a village in Narayanganj district in Bangladesh are now getting pure drinking water free from arsenic contamination and excessive iron. At village Pakunda in
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The Ban on Polybags
Is the ban on the use of Polybags in the city that went into effect on the first day of the New Year the only solution to the problem? we think not. Now that the Government plans to to extend the ban
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400 killed by Sunderbans men eaters in 10 years
Atleast 400 people were killed and around 1,000 others injured by man-eaters of the Sunderbans in the last 10 years, forest officials said in
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Royal Bengal tigers suffering from liver cirrhosis
A major portion of Royal Bengal Tigers living in the Sunderbans mangrove forest are suffering from liver cirrhosis. Extreme salinity in the water of Sunderbans, shortage of suitable food sources, and
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Total ban on polythene bags from today
The Bangladesh Government have imposed total ban on the use of polythene bags in Dhaka City from 1st January. This decision was taken by the government in view of the prime cause for the menace of
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Earthquake poses geological threats, say experts
The Country's quake experts at a seminar at Geological Survey of Bangladesh on Thursday said that the earth quakes bear great geographical threats because twin earth quakes are dangerous for any
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Indiscriminate use of trees in kilns destroys forest resources
The indiscriminate use of firewoods in different brick fields under Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts in Bangladesh is going on unabated destroying the forest resources, shed trees in the tea