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Govt Moves to Finalize National Strategy to Combat Lead Pollution

Dhaka: The government has initiated the finalization of a National Strategy to address the silent public health crisis caused by lead pollution in Bangladesh. At a meeting of the ‘Multisectoral Steering Committee’ held today at the Ministry of Environ…

Teachers’ Professional Skills Key to Quality Education: KUET VC

Khulna: Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Maksud Helali today said enhancing teachers’ professional skills is essential for ensuring quality higher education. He made the remarks as the chief guest at…

Policeman Killed in Road Accident in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah: A policeman was killed in a road accident at the Talmil-Baluhar Bus Stand area under Kotchandpur upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Anisur Rahman Anis, 45, son of late freedom fighter Mohiuddin Biswas of Ra…

Two Dengue Patients Die, 565 Fresh Cases Detected Overnight

Dhaka: Health officials today said they recorded 565 fresh cases of dengue onslaughts, killing at least two persons in the past 24 hours. “We recorded deaths of two dengue patients in 24 hours ending at 8 am today,” a spokesman of Directorate General …

KCC Removes Illegal Structures from Roads, Footpaths

Khulna: Khulna City Corporation (KCC) today evicted illegal encroachments from several major roads and footpaths across the city. The daylong operation, led by KCC Executive Magistrate Kohinur Jahan, aimed to ensure smooth movement for pedestrians and…