For these offences, the hospital was fined Tk 100,000 under the Consumer Rights Protection Act and Tk 200,000 under the Safe Food Act, taking the total fine to Tk 300,000, which was recovered on the spot. Apart from the fine, the hospital authorities were directed and warned to improve the overall environment, ensure adequate lighting […]
Later it became clear that the Prime Minister himself had gone out to inspect the waste management on the ground while driving. After the surprise inspection, strict instructions were issued to the Chief Executive Officers, Chief Waste Management Officers and Chief Health Officers of both the municipal corporations. The state minister said that within a […]
During the visit, waste from sacrificial animals were seen lying on the roads along with the already accumulated waste in areas including Hathirpool, Elephant Road, Green Road, Farmgate and Caravan Bazaar. The Minister of State said that the Prime Minister has seen negligence in removing garbage in these areas. Following his instructions, two regional executive […]
There are three main species of mosquitoes commonly found in Bangladesh – Culex, Aedes and Anopheles. Culex is the most widespread. It can spread filariasis and Japanese encephalitis, although these diseases are not very prevalent in Bangladesh. Aedes mosquitoes spread dengue, while Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for malaria. Mohammad Shafiul Alam, a scientist at the […]
The letter further states that the corporation intensifies mosquito abatement programme within 300 yards of any patient's house based on the information provided by the DGHS control room. Also, the DSCC conducts search operations in that area. However, on analysing the list from the DGHS control room, the corporation has found many discrepancies. Hence, the […]
In fact, in an attempt to cover up its irregularities, the DSCC had sent a letter on October 18 last year to 22 government offices. He requested to take necessary measures to verify birth and death registration certificates using QR code by clicking on DSCC system. But, the software used in the passport application process […]
Mahin's friend Mohammad Maroof Ahmed reached the mortuary after hearing the news of Mahin's death. “He was a very good cyclist,” he said. He was always very happy. He kept everyone happy. He dreamed of one day becoming an expert cyclist.” Mahin's cousin Syed Shah Alam was waiting for the body in front of the […]
Institutions responsible for the spread of mosquitoes must be held accountable, no matter how powerful they are. Last year, residents of Dhaka city realized how serious a situation can be caused by mosquito infestation, especially Aedes mosquitoes. The number of dengue infections and deaths last year broke all previous records. Monsoon is ahead. At this […]
Culex mosquito infestation has increased in various parts of Dhaka North and South Municipal Corporations. Specifically, in Dhaka North Municipal Corporation (DNCC). According to a study conducted by Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Savar and two cities, the number of Culex mosquitoes has increased by 40 per cent. Kabirul Bashar, professor of zoology at JU, led […]
“There is no problem with the server” However, Registrar General, Rashidul Hasan, did not admit to any server problems. He told Prothom Alo that many people are not aware of the application process. Additionally, local offices are struggling to operate smoothly due to a lack of skilled personnel. They blame the server for problems and […]
The water logging in Dhaka city is so severe that even till Friday afternoon water had not receded from many areas. New Market Traders Association president Dewan Aminul Islam angrily told Prothom Alo, “Incidents of waterlogging may occur. But the water will not go down even after 12 to 14 hours, what is this situation? […]
He said, “We have taken the initiative to shift the bus terminal from Dhaka to ease the pressure of inter-district buses from the city. Land development work is underway to shift the terminal to Kachchhpur. And there is a bus terminal. It is being built without Keraniganj.” After the completion of the construction work of […]