WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Bangladesh authorities to take “swift action” as dengue cases are rising by the day.
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Chittagong flood: Fisheries sector suffers staggering 69C loss
"Even a week ago, there were ponds filled with fish, vegetable fields, and farms filled with broiler chickens. There's nothing now.”
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Are ACC letters effective in probing corruption in govt offices?
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is inundated with daily complaints, arriving via different channels like mail, direct submissions and its hotline, 106. These complaints are initially reviewed by a scrutiny committee, which decides if the ACC should launch a probe into any matter.
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Cluster method expected to double shrimp production in Khulna
Some 7,500 shrimp farmers in five coastal districts of Khulna are spending busy time practising modern farming and realizing their dreams with government grants.
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TCB to start selling essentials from Sunday
The state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set to start selling essential items from Sunday to 10 million families, without sugar.
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