Natural resources

Natural resources

Delayed canal project leaves 3,000 farmers in dire straits

The project deadline was initially set for December 30, 2024

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Pirojpur shitalpati makers struggle to survive

Around 45 families in Subidpur village are still engaged in making shitalpati

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12kg LPG cylinder price decreased by Tk 39 from today

The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder last month was Tk 1,403

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Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power

Bangladesh Bank officials said Adani Power's largest single payment was cleared so far in June

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Eastern Refinery's second unit to be built with govt funding

BPC plans two more refineries in Matarbari and Payra

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Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

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Install solar panels on all govt building rooftops: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday instructed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings in the country.

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Leopard caught on camera in Bandarban forest for first time in 10 years

Camera traps were installed throughout the forest to monitor bears and other wildlife

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Power outage hits Moulvibazar upazila as substation submerged in floodwaters

Officials said the water level of the Juri River has risen, deteriorating the flood situation.

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Gazipur Safari Park’s core section reopens tomorrow

The core safari section of Gazipur's Safari Park, which houses wild and dangerous animals, will reopen tomorrow following a 15-day closure for maintenance.

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Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home

Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far

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Power division allocation cut by 30%, energy gets 100% boost

LNG import will stand 6.5 million tonnes from 5 million, cut import VAT

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Govt cuts diesel, petrol, octane prices

Kerosene price rises to Tk 114

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Acacia, Eucalyptus saplings in high demand despite ban

Some nursery owners even leased arable land to grow Acacia saplings like a regular crop

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Sundarbans: Three-month fishing, tourism ban from June 1

Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in the Sundarbans for three months to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.

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Woman killed in elephant attack

A woman died after a herd of elephants attacked her home in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early yesterday.

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Palm trees bring prosperity to Burirchar residents

Palm trees grow naturally along roadsides and orchard edges

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Gas supply suspended in parts of Narayanganj for 11 hours tomorrow

The gas supply for all types of consumers in some areas of Narayanganj will be completely suspended for 11 hours starting from 8:00am tomorrow.

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