Over several decades, Bangladesh has seen an increase in the frequency of lightnings and, consequently, an increase in fatalities resulting from lightning strikes. Researchers have linked the increased frequency of lightning with climate change. As for the increased death toll, they blame the country’s inadequate early warning systems and big tree
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BNP is out to implement master plan of destroying country: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Thursday said BNP is active in implementing a master plan to destroy the country, while it has no faith in the country's democracy and elections. "Seizing the state power unconstitutionally and illegally, military dictator Ziaur Rahman formed BNP in an army camp," he said
PM attributes country’s development to independent judiciary, strong parliament
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has taken various initiatives to ensure justice for people, attributing any country's development to independent judiciary, strong parliament and administration. "After assuming power, we've made the judiciary totally independent separating it from the administration, which was the vision of Father of the Nation
Country now sees women renaissance: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said a renaissance of women now emerged through their successful participation in every sector of Bangladesh. "There is no scope to ignore women as they are now advancing to every sector up to the rural level," she said, addressing her party's nomination aspirants for the women’s
Industries Ministry to work with FBCCI to forward country’s economy
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Monday said Industries Ministry will work with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) to forward the country's economy and maintain the business-friendly environment. "The government is taking multidimensional initiatives to improve the business environment in the country," he said while
Country witnessed significant milestones in outgoing year
The nation bids adieu to the outgoing year 2023 forgetting all odds and sorrows of the past and welcome 2024 with new hopes at midnight tonight through different programmes along with the global community. Jubilant people, particularly the youngsters, will join different New Year programmes when the clock strikes 12 midnight. The
All enjoy equal religious rights in country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is determined to ensure equal rights of all citizens irrespective of their religions and castes. "We always believe that everyone in the country irrespective religion and caste will enjoy equal rights," she said while exchanging greetings with the Hindu devotees at the
Country to become 3rd largest global market : PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday invited investors from the Commonwealth countries to come to Bangladesh in a bigger way. "Geographically, Bangladesh is at the center of a market of 3 billion people. We have 170 million people of our own. By 2030, the affluent population of Bangladesh will stand at
Germany to provide €191m for country’s sustainable dev
Germany will provide 191 million euro to Bangladesh in the form of technical cooperation and financial cooperation for the sustainable development of the country. In this regard, two bilateral agreements on Development Cooperation were signed today between the Governments of Bangladesh and Germany following up on the commitments of the last