
Results 1 - 20 of 86 in Noakhali, Bangladesh
Steps taken to introduce e-health
UNB, Sangsad Bhaban The government has taken steps to introduce e-health or telemedicine as part of programmes to build Digital Bangladesh, Health Minister AFM Ruhul Huq informed Parliament yesterday. Comment?
$5.4m climate adaptation project launched
The government along with United Nations Development Programme launched yesterday the first ever climate change adaptation project of $5.4 million at the city's Ban Bhaban in Agargaon. Comment?
'Frame policy to face impacts'
Speakers at a seminar yesterday urged the government to formulate appropriate policy to face the adverse impacts of global climate change and warming. Comment?
UNDP for joint action to mitigate risks of climate change
UNB, Dhaka The United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh has urged all concerned to work collectively to develop and advocate for concrete and tangible steps to be taken by Bangladesh as the leader of LDCs to halt climate change as well as to adapt and mitigate its risks. Comment?
UNDP for joint actions to tackle climate change
The United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh has urged all concerned to work collectively to develop and advocate for concrete and tangible steps to be taken by Bangladesh as the leader of LDCs to halt climate change as well as to adapt and mitigate its risks. Comment?
BADC takes 35 projects to boost agricultural production
Talha Bin Habib As part of the ongoing efforts to gear up overall agricultural activities, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation has taken a number of projects to increase agricultural production by adopting a new method aiming to mitigate the growing demand of food in the country. Comment?
10 days, ban on catching hilsha over, new sanction Nov 1: Measures for boosting production
Our Correspondent, Barisal A 10-day restriction imposed by Directorate of Fishing on all sizes of hilsha fishing at four points of 7,000 square kilometers areas down the coast, the estuary and the rivers between October 15 and 24 to ensure safe spawning will be over on Saturday next. Comment?
Amalendu Prasad Mukhopadhyay In his article , Subrata Mukherjee explained the correct and historical role of Dr Shyamaprasad Mukherjee during the Partition days. Comment?
Bangladesh fights for survival against climate change
After his home slipped into the powerful currents of the Meghna River four years ago, Monoranjab Dus came looking for new land along this waterlogged stretch of coastline slowly emerging from the sea. Comment?
Two criminals were killed in "shootouts" with law enforcers in the capital and Noakhali early yesterday. Comment?
2 alleged criminals killed in shootouts
Staff Reporter Two persons were killed in 'shootouts' between their associates and law enforcers in the capital and Noakhali yesterday. Comment?
Two criminals were killed in 'shootouts' between their associates and law enforcers in the capital and Noakhali early today. Comment?
Increase of Hilsha production up to 300,000 tons planned
BSS, Dhaka The government has undertaken an action plan to preserve the breeding places of hilsa across the country, targeting to increase its production up to about 300,000 tonnes during the current fiscal. Comment?
Tk 76cr employment programme begins in Rangpur today
BSS, Rangpur The government launches Taka 75.95 crore for 40-days employment generation programmes from today in greater Rangpur of Rajshahi Division and other 11 districts in the country, an official said on Wednesday. Comment?
1m ultra poor to come under food security in present FY
BSS, Dhaka More than a million ultra poor people living in geographically disadvantaged areas are set to come under a special programme that targets to ensure food security and employment for the poorest during five months of 'seasonal poverty' every year. Comment?
Letters drop by one crore a year: Cell phone, internet become easiest mode of communication
As nations around the world observe the World Postal Day on Friday, designated since 1874 to underline the importance of mail service, many kept wondering whether it would survive as an indispensible communication utility. Comment?
Nijhum Dwip is a small island under Hatiya upazila. It is situated in Noakhali District in Bangladesh. Comment?
Belonia port to pay off in 2 years
DHAKA: Businesses will benefit from the newly opened land port between Bangladesh and India borders -- but they have to wait another two years for full advantage. Comment?
New Land Port Launched to Expand Export to India
The government has opened the country's 17th land port in Feni district hoping to boost export to seven northeast Indian states including Tripura. Comment?
New land port opens to expand export to India
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan formally inaugurated the Bilonia Land Port, which had been a tax station, in Porshuram Upazila yesterday. Comment?