Dhaka, March 12 : The government is doing everything it can to protect Bangladesh’s only coral island St Martin’s, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said Friday. He said it is difficult to protect the environment and…
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Sustainable steps help farmers gain positively amid Covid-19
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India, Nov 26 2020 (IPS) – As India continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of deaths, farmers here have been fighting a battle of their own against volatile pricing, uncertain demand…
Can Curry Help Your Diet?
It’s hard to deny how alluring curry can be to staple South/ South East Asian cuisines, even if it can be one of the most sinful things out there. The classic fish or chicken curry is undoubtedly decadent and having…
Cholesterol-lowering drugs help reduce COVID-19 deaths
Commonly used cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may help reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Tea habit can help ensure sound heart: Research
A recent study claims to have found that the habit of taking tea has significant impact in reducing the risk of heart attack or other heart related complexities.
WB approves $500m to help Bangladesh’s road connectivity
The World Bank has approved $500 million to help Bangladesh improve road connectivity along the Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor covering four western districts.
Don’t be colour blind, help blue oceans keep the planet green
9 June 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic is a “sharp reminder” of how we are all intimately connected to each other and to nature, the UN chief said on Monday, World Oceans Day. “As we work to end the pandemic…
Take prompt measures to help Amphan-hit people: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to take prompt measures to provide money and relief materials to Amphan-affected people, and reconstruct their houses.
Climate Action Can Help to Fight Pandemics
By Aaron Bernstein BOSTON – The COVID-19 crisis has brought economies around the world to a standstill. Huge swaths of manufacturing have been idled, and sectors such as aviation and tourism are largely shuttered. Amid all the economic ruin, some…
China’s precautionary measures help contain virus spread
Precautionary measures which proved effective in China have helped Egypt contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, Egyptian deputy speaker of the House of Representatives told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Brazil’s football clubs offer stadiums to help sick
Brazil’s top football clubs are handing over their stadiums to allow health authorities to turn them into field hospitals and clinics to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
PM asks BD mission to help Andrew Kishore
Culture Desk Prime minister Sheikh Hasina asked the Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore to extend full support for the treatment of ailing playback singer Andrew Kishore recently .
Satellites help track ocean acidification in the Bay of Bengal
by Sahana Ghosh on 13 December 2019 • Scientists are exploring the use of satellites to track ocean acidification in the Greater Caribbean, the Amazon Plume and the Bay of Bengal. • Under a European Space Agency funded project, researchers…
Better logistics can help Bangladesh boost exports: WB
Bangladesh needs to improve its transport and logistics systems to meet the needs of its growing economy and boost export growth, said a new World Bank report launched on Wednesday.
How do you save endangered gorillas? With human help
Deep in the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, a 23-year-old female gorilla named Kurudi feeds on a stand of wild celery. She bends the green stalks and, with long careful fingers, peels off the exterior skin to expose the succulent…
Can Europe help the Balkans keep its young emigrants?
by Alida Vračić on 16th October 2019 High emigration rates are doing massive damage to the prospects of the western Balkans—would a stronger EU perspective reverse this outflow?
Rainwater may help meet most domestic needs in BD: Experts
Dhaka, Sept 19 – Bangladesh receives on an average 1500 mm rainfall every year and this is adequate to meet most domestic needs, experts said on Thursday. They were speaking at the 4th Rainwater Harvesting Convention held at a city…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro authorizes army to help fight Amazon fires
President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday authorized the deployment of Brazil’s armed forces to help combat fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, as a growing global outcry over the blazes sparks protests and threatens a huge trade deal. Plumes of thick…
Mussels, ‘super-filters’ can help beat water pollution
Seafood lovers who prize the mussel for its earthy taste and succulent flesh may be unaware of its growing potential in the fight against water pollution. The mussel is the hoover of the sea, taking in phytoplankton for nourishment along…
Can diet help cancer treatment?
Diet is already a key part of managing diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but new research adds to a growing body of evidence that it could help cancer treatment too. The study, published Thursday in the journal Nature, found restricting…
Will a global fund help deliver UN’s development agenda?
By Thalif Deen UN, Jul 19 2019 (IPS) – The United Nations, which has been tracking both the successes and failures of its highly-ambitious Agenda for Sustainable Development, has warned that “progress has been slow” in many of the 17…
Apollo moon rocks help transform understanding of universe
Moon rocks look rather nondescript —they are often gray in color — but for NASA planetary scientist Samuel Lawrence, they are the “most precious materials on Earth.” What is certain is that the lunar samples first gathered by Apollo 11’sNeil…
PM Hasina seeks help for implementing ‘pro-people budget’
Dhaka, June 14 – Terming the budget “pro-people” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Tk 5,23,190 crore outlay for FY2019-20 is pretty self-explanatory and there is no scope of confusion. “We prepared the budget for our common people, not…
Bangladesh seeks China, others, help solve Rohingya crisis
Yuxi City (Yunnan), June 12 (UNB) – Bangladesh has raised the Rohingya issue in an international media forum here and sought more Chinese and other Asian nations’ involvement to solve the Rohingya crisis for regional peace and stability. Bangladesh stressed…
Wind turbine blades erosion solved with artificial intel
The erosion of materials used in wind turbine blades due to the effect of weather conditions is a problem that applies to the whole wind energy sector. VTT’s antiAGE project found a functional solution to the material problem with the…
Zonta, COAST sign MoU to help Rohingyas
Zonta Club of Greater Dhaka on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST) to support Rohingya families in Cox’s Bazar.