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Long-term air pollution exposure raises depression risk: Studies

Intl desk, Feb 11: Long-term exposure to air pollution raises the risk of depression, according to a pair of new studies published in the...

At least 23 dead as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile

Intl desk, Feb 05: Dozens of wildfires blazing though Chile caused the government to extend an emergency order to another region on Saturday, as...

From China to Japan, deadly cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’

Intl desk, Jan 26: A deadly cold snap that is gripping East Asia has killed at least four people in Japan after subzero temperatures...

Mild cold wave begins in Rajshahi, Panchagarh

Desk report, Dec 17: A mild cold wave is sweeping Panchagarh and Rajshahi districts as lowest minimum temperatures have been recorded so far in...

Cyclone Mandous kills at least four in southern India

Intl desk, Dec 10: A cyclonic storm has killed at least four people in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the top state...

Bangladesh to deal with health issues caused by air pollution: WB

Dhaka, Dec 04: A World Bank report launched on Sunday recommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution...

Bangladesh gets $250m in World Bank loans to control pollution

Dhaka, Dec 02: The World Bank has approved a $250 million financing package to help Bangladesh strengthen environmental management and promote private sector participation...

Historic deal struck to help countries worst-hit by climate change

Intl desk, Nov 20: Almost 200 countries strike a landmark deal to launch a fund to help nations worst-hit by climate change. Applause broke out...

Momen urges int’l community to take collective action over climate-induced migration

Dhaka, Nove 15: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the international community to take collective action to mainstream the issue of climate-induced...

Year’s first rain causes sufferings to city dwellers

Dhaka, Feb 17: The country, including its capital, on Sunday morning experienced around 20mm of rainfall coupled with hailstorm, thunderstorm and temporary gusty wind,...

Global insect decline may see ‘plague of pests’

International desk, Feb 12: A scientific review of insect numbers suggests that 40% of species are undergoing "dramatic rates of decline" around the world.The...

E-waste management policy at final stage: Minister Jabbar

Dhaka, Feb 02: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Saturday said a policy on managing e-waste was at its final stage.“It...
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Khaleda Zia must go to prison first if she wants to go abroad for treatment: PM Hasina

Desk report, Sep 30: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia must go back to prison first and then proceed through court if she wishes to go...

Brahmanbaria-2 MP Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan dies

Dhaka, Sep 30: Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan, the Member of Parliament representing Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj) constituency, has passed away at the age of 84. The veteran...

Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent

Intl desk, Sep 30: Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund...

BCL activist killed, 20 injured in AL-BNP clash in Chattogram

Chattogram, Sep 30: An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League was killed and 20 others were injured in a clash between the BNP and the...