Every year, with its own fleet, the Municipal Corporation hires pickups, dump trucks, pay-loaders and laborers through tenders to expedite disposal of residual waste. This year, more than 800 workers were hired. Two officials from the concerned municipal department told Prothom Alo that during Eid-ul-Azha, contractors usually supply dump trucks (trucks that carry garbage) and […]
Between 17 and 27 March – covering Shab-e-Qadr, government-declared holidays, and Eid al-Fitr – at least 28 reports of violence and clashes were recorded. Nine people lost their lives and at least 251 were injured in these clashes. These clashes resulted in at least 30 houses being looted and vandalized, while a boat and 10 […]
Tariq Rehman said that if everyone works together then it will be possible to keep the city clean. “And a sweeper can clean a small area. So your children, you, your parents and family members can also live in a clean and beautiful environment.” He told the city residents, “Keep the waste in your pocket…when […]
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 […]
The deceased were Ruman Mia, 26, of Pratapnagar village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur and Chan Mia, 19, of Baghata village of Shilmandi union of Narsingdi Sadar upazila. Two motorcyclists died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in Bhanga, Faridpur. Two passengers on the motorcycle were also injured. The accident occurred on the Dhaka-Barishal […]
The curator noted that when “Donald Trump” was removed from the vehicle, it appeared that the buffalo suffered minor scratches. He said that the scratch was very small and treatment has already been provided, it will heal soon. The hair and eyes of this albino buffalo resemble those of United States President Donald Trump. The […]
Meanwhile, Chattogram City Corporation has set an ambitious but commendable target of cleaning the city within just 6 hours.According to statistics, around 900,000 animals are targeted to be sacrificed in Dhaka city alone, which may generate more than 40,000 tonnes of waste. If this huge amount of waste is not removed quickly, the rains during […]
Government, semi-government and autonomous institute buildings are decorated with lights marking the festival. Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private television channels are broadcasting special programs on the occasion. Special meals will also be served in hospitals, orphanages, jails and child care centres. After offering Eid prayers, Muslims will sacrifice animals to seek the blessings of […]
On this auspicious occasion, he congratulated the people of the country and Muslims around the world on Eid. The Prime Minister also prayed for peace, security and stability for Bangladesh, the Muslim world and humanity as a whole. “At the same time, I also pray for global peace, harmony and security.” He concluded, “May this […]
The minister said that security and surveillance have been increased from seven days before Eid to seven days after Eid. Accordingly, manpower has also been increased. He said that the highways have been brought under round-the-clock surveillance. Home Minister expressed grief over the death of 15 people in a road accident in Tangail. He said […]