‘445 quake shelters earmarked in Dhaka’
‘445 quake shelters earmarked in Dhaka’

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament on Tuesday that the government has earmarked 445 earthquake shelters across the capital as part of its preparedness to reduce risks from tremors and other urban disasters. Replying to a question from ruling party lawmaker...

Canal excavation to revive ‘Mache-Bhate Bangali’ tradition: Dulu
Canal excavation to revive ‘Mache-Bhate Bangali’ tradition: Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Friday said the ongoing canal excavation programme would pave the way for a green revolution by restoring ecological balance, reviving water flow and strengthening agricultural production across the country. The canal excavation...

Canal excavation will bring positive changes to rural economy: Asadul Habib
Canal excavation will bring positive changes to rural economy: Asadul Habib

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Friday said the canal excavation programme will have a positive impact on the rural economy, reports BSS. Canal water will be used for irrigation facilities, drainage systems will be improved to remove waterlogging, tree saplings will...