18 August 2020 – Countries across Asia and the Pacific are using new technologies to contain the global pandemic and mitigate its impact, the UN’s regional socio-economic development arm has said, as governments and experts work together to identify ways…
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27th span of Padma Bridge visible
The 27th span of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge was installed at Zazira point in Shariatpur today, making 4.05 km out of the total 6.15 km bridge visible. “The 27th span of the bridge was installed on the pillar number 27…
4 bodies found in Taiwan bridge collapse, 2 people missing
Searchers have recovered four bodies and are looking for two people missing from three fishing boats that were struck when a bridge collapsed in Taiwan.
Dirgha Bridge opens in Pirojpur
The long-awaited 360-meter long Dirgha Bridge over Taltala River on the Pirojpur-Nesarabad road in Najirpur upazila of the district opened recently. Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED) constructed the bridge, including approaching road of both sides at a cost of…
Rescuers search for survivors in Genoa bridge collapse
Rescuers in the northwest Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. Police say at least 26 people were killed and 15 badly hurt, when dozens of vehicles fell 45m…