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

1w ago

12kg LPG cylinder price decreased by Tk 39 from today

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

1w ago

Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power

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

1w ago

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.

2w ago

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

2w ago

Unplanned power lines raise risk of electrocution

Unplanned and hazardous transmission lines under Barlekha regional office of Moulvibazar Palli Bidyut Samity have raised risk of electrocution among residents

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Elephant, calf die during labour in Rangamati

After the post-mortem examination around 3:00pm, the female elephant and its calf were buried

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Russia seeks continuity of Gazprom’s work in Bangladesh

Russia has sought the cooperation of Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus to ensure the continued operations of the state-owned Russian company Gazprom International in gas exploration.

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Russia seeks CA’s support to continue Gazprom’s work

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander G Khozin made the request when he called on the chief adviser at the state guest house Jamuna

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IAEA conducts pre-operational review of Rooppur power plant

The team will inspect all the safety issues of the plant's structural, technical and equipment-related preparation and documentation

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Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours

The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of around 35 villagers

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Lawachhara forest: Vanishing streams, dying wildlife

Once a vibrant and ecologically rich haven, Lawachhara Forest in Moulvibazar is now facing a dire environmental crisis. Decades of unchecked deforestation and severe water shortages have led to a decline in forest density, putting its wildlife at grave risk.

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Intraco Refueling to cease CNG station operation from March

The company will transfer all Intraco Automobiles investments to its Bhola non-pipe gas unit

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Fuel prices to remain unchanged in March

The prices of fuel in Bangladesh will remain unchanged for the month of March, the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced today

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Man killed in elephant attack

A man was killed in an elephant attack inside Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Chattogram’s Banshkhali upazila yesterday.

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