Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the Urban Afforestation Project (UAP) will be implemented in Dhaka to keep the temperature bearable. "Certain amount of greenery is needed to keep the environment of a city livable. So, an Urban Afforestation Project will be implemented in Dhaka to keep
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Dhaka seeks preferential trade benefits to UK market until 2032
Bangladesh has sought preferential and duty-free quota-free market access for Bangladeshi exportable, including apparels, into the British market until 2032 to support the sustainable LDC transition. Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud discussed the issue when UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan met him at his office at the Ministry of
Overwhelming heat exacerbates health challenges across Dhaka
A prolonged heatwave has significantly increased patient admissions in hospitals throughout Dhaka, with the city's medical facilities struggling to cope with the additional burden. Most admissions involve heatstroke, fever, cold, diarrhoea, and pneumonia, ailments that disproportionately affect children. Patients and their families face severe heat within hospital premises as well, worsening conditions
Dhaka Regency celebrating Boishakhi Eid with Exclusive Offers
Dhaka, Thimphu to sign 3 MoUs during King’s visit: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) will be signed between Bangladesh and Bhutan while another MoU will be renewed during the visit of Bhutanese King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Bangladesh. "We have multifaceted relations with Bhutan," he said this at a curtain raiser briefing
Dhaka, Seoul to ink MoU on carbon market soon: Saber
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Thursday said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which governs carbon markets, is expected to be finalised within two months. "The finalised MoU on Article 6 will be a step forward in solidifying this partnership
Customers prefer bKash for Dhaka WASA bill payment
Dhaka Regency Celebrates Int. Women’s Day
This year Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort celebrated International women’s Day on March 7, 2024, with a special event centered on the theme of "Inspire Inclusion". The significant event inaugurated by cake cutting with the presence of Shahid Hamid FIH - Executive Director & all Head of departments and with
How safe are the restaurants in Dhaka’s upscale areas
In the heart of Dhaka’s upscale neighbourhoods – Dhanmondi, Gulshan, and Banani – a burgeoning restaurant scene thrives within the confines of multi-storey buildings. This rapid expansion, however, brings to light grave concerns over fire safety practices, or the lack thereof. Many of these dining establishments lack comprehensive fire safety
