Tag: public

Public hearing to protect Banshi, Turag river

- Times Report -

Due to unplanned industrialization and urbanization, encroachment, filling, the capital's Banshi and Turag rivers have shrunk. As a result, there is an adverse impact on the livelihood, food system and environment of the fishermen who depend on this river. Fresh water shortage has increased. Such an observation was made at a public

World’s poorest nations to slash public spending by over $229b

- Times Report -

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are returning to Africa, for the first time in decades, with the “same old failed message”. “Cut your spending, sack public service workers, and pay your debts– despite the huge human costs” says Oxfam International’s interim Executive Director Amitabh Behar, following the

Citizen’s Platform finds efficacy of public institutions eroding

- Times Report -

Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh on Thursday said the local-level development is affected by poor institutional effectiveness as the efficacy of public institutions has gradually eroded in the country. "Capacity of public institutions to service the disadvantaged groups, profile and prestige of local leadership have diminished overtime. Citizens' voice has

Quader urges public transport drivers to follow highway rules

- Times Report -

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Friday urged drivers of public transports across the country to remain cautious and follow proper rules on the highways to keep their Eid journey safe and sound. "Thousands of people are going to their respective homes to observe Eid-ul-Azha with their loved ones. Because

Mobile phone has pushed public phones into history

- Rui Alves -

The news that New York City removed its last phone booth (public phone or payphone) on Monday, May 23, 2022, signals the end of the city’s long history of public payphones. The last phone booth was located between Seventh Avenue and 50th Street in midtown Manhattan. The payphone will now be