Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said legal action has already been taken against 458 illegal brick kilns till March 10 as part of the ministry's 100 working-day action plan. “Of these 458 brick kilns, 209 have been shut down,” he told a meeting held at the
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Action will be taken if anyone hikes commodities’ prices: Nanak
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak today said stern action will be taken if anyone increases prices of commodities during the holy month of Ramadan. "Law enforcement agencies will take action if anyone increase price of commodities," he told the inauguration function of distribution of commodities at fair price during
Action against officials of Petrobangla companies if fail to achieve target: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resource Nasrul Hamid has said that each of the companies of the Petrobangla will be given target to drill wells in the gas fields for hydrocarbon exploration and if they fail, the officials concerned will be removed from their posts. “Nobody will be speared
UN chief urges urgent action to prevent conflict spillover
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday voiced grave concern over the escalating conflict in Israel and Gaza and stressed the need to prevent the violence from spreading into the wider region. The UN chief raised alarm over clashes along the Blue Line, the demarcation between Israel and Lebanon, as well as
WB report warns Bangladesh against air pollution
A World Bank report launched on Sunday recommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution data monitoring systems to reduce air pollution impacts on health.The report 'Breathing Heavy: New Evidence on Air Pollution and Health in Bangladesh' assessed the impacts of outdoor air pollution
Ending violence against women: From rhetoric to action
Violence against women is a global crisis, prevalent in every community and society around the world. Globally, estimates published by WHO indicate that about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Yet,
Home Minister asks BNP not to resort to violence
Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday urged the BNP to carry out their political activities in a "disciplined way", making it clear that the government will not shy away from taking action if they resort to violence. Asserting that carrying sticks to political programmes is clearly'against the law", the Minister
Gaibandha-5 By-polls: EC decision on Gaibandha by-poll to come after probe
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday said the Election Commission would decide its next course of action about the Gaibandha-5 by-election after receiving an investigation report. "An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the malpractices in the Gaibandha-5 by-election. The Committee will submit their report within seven days.
Knocking on famine’s door: UN food chief wants action now
Rohingya Atrocities: ICJ ruling against Myanmar to ensure effective int’l action: OIC
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss the preliminary objections of Myanmar would contribute to mobilizing the necessary momentum for effective international action. The OIC said the development would also provide more support for the Rohingya people and