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PM urges MPs to raise public awareness to reduce waterlogging

PM urges MPs to raise public awareness to reduce waterlogging

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called upon MPs to raise public awareness to help reduce waterlogging across the country, saying blocked drains, canals and other water c...

 Apr. 29
Govt to support rain-hit haor farmers for three months: PM Tarique

Govt to support rain-hit haor farmers for three months: PM Tarique

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers affected by ongoing heavy rain in three haor districts and parts of Mymensingh.“We will try to support them (affected farmers) for the...

 Apr. 29

Lightning deaths in Bangladesh: Lack of shelters, awareness leaves rural people vulnerable

Lightning deaths in Bangladesh: Lack of shelters, awareness leaves rural people vulnerable Lightning strikes have killed at least 11 people, including seven farmers, since Monday evening, highlighting a worsening and often overlooked climate threat in Bangladesh.Among th...

Apr. 28

Nor’wester leaves mother, 2 daughters dead in Jamalpur

Nor’wester leaves mother, 2 daughters dead in Jamalpur UNB, Jamalpur:: A woman and her two daughters were killed as a Nor’wester lashed Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district early Monday.The deceased were identified as Khuki Beg...

Apr. 27