These interactive methods reflect the project’s overarching strategy of combining environmental education, youth engagement and citizen science to build long-term conservation leadership. Under the larger initiative, EarthScouts will continue to engage in school campaigns, storytelling activities, Youth for Environment and Sundarban Club (YES Club), environmental awareness programs and community outreach, helping to translate awareness into […]
According to the ministry, all the wheat imported under the G2G-01 and G2G-02 agreements has now reached the country. Under the G2G-01 agreement, Bangladesh received 237,845 metric tons of wheat, while under the G2G-02 agreement, 230,039 metric tons of wheat came, taking the total wheat to 467,884 metric tons.
Sheikh Rabiul, who is also the Railway Minister, said there was a need for a suspension bridge on the Mongla river and the matter would be considered on priority. He also said that initiative will be taken to run more trains on Mongla-Khulna railway route by adding new coaches and engines as soon as possible. […]
Other transferred employees include Mohammad Faridur Rahman, Mohammad Shafi Uddin, Rashidul Islam, Abdullah Al Mamun, Mohammad Zaheerul Islam, Khandekar Masuduzzaman, Mohammad Humayun Kabir, Mohammad Shakeel Rehan, Manik Mizhi, Mohammad Shamsu Mia, Mohammad Liakot Ali, Aminur Rasool Bulbul and Mohammad Rabbani. Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad coordinator Ibrahim Khokon told Prothom Alo, “These transfers have been […]
Cyclonic storm ‘Midhili’, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, swept through Barishal, Khulna and Chattogram on Friday, causing devastation and killing at least seven people. The cyclone destroyed houses, schools, large-scale crops, and also cut power connections across the region. It also uprooted a large number of trees in various areas, causing communication disruptions […]
Under the peripheral impact of the cyclone and sharp pressure gradient, low lying areas of coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Feni, Borguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and four as per previous BMD press release. According to the weather forecast, there is a possibility of water flooding 3-5 […]
After media reports, talks on transit have resumed, but the reality is that Indian businessmen are not showing interest in using transit. When traders show no interest in transit, Professor Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), told Prothom Alo that simply allowing transit will not work; The infrastructure and customs […]
The objective of this program is to raise awareness among the community about safe drinking water access and maintaining water safety protocols in homes and institutions. To mark the occasion of World Water Day, BRAC has organized various events including awareness raising campaigns, community dialogues and interactive sessions on water security and the importance of […]
MD Arbesh Ali, senior station officer of the Mongla Port Fire Service, said three fire-fighting units were working to douse the blaze and they initially suspected that the blaze might have started from a short circuit. VIP bag officer Mohammad Mizanur said there was no report of any casualty. However, he could not reveal how […]
Reacting to the recent development of Mongla Port, Rear Admiral Mohammad Moosa, Chairman, Mongla Port Authority said, “Both investments are important for us, as Mongla Port is now receiving more exports and imports, while the capacity is not enough. ” Meet all future requirements. So, we need to expand, we need to build infrastructure.” Interestingly, […]
Authorities have rescued eight crew members of a cargo ship carrying 500 tonnes of fertilizer that capsized at Mongla port. The ship capsized after a collision with a foreign commercial vessel at anchorage number 9 in Harbaria around 11.30 pm on Tuesday. But the incident has not affected navigation through the channel, said Captain Shaheen […]
According to the BSS report, the sea ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting distant warning signal number two as the stormy weather is likely to affect the sea ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Could “The cyclonic storm ‘MANDUS’ moved west-northwestwards over the same […]