Bangladesh on edge as earthquake threats escalating
Bangladesh on edge as earthquake threats escalating

The tremors of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region on Tuesday morning serve as a stark reminder of Bangladeshs seismic vulnerabilities, reports UNB. While no casualties have been reported in Bangladesh, the incident has brought renewed attention to the countrys readiness to...

Over Tk33.87cr earmarked to buy blankets for cold-hit people
Over Tk33.87cr earmarked to buy blankets for cold-hit people

Government has earmarked over Taka 33.87 crore from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to procure blankets, which will be distributed among cold-stricken and distressed people across the country. Taka 33,87,50,000 have been allocated for distributing blankets among the distressed and...

Govt plans to lift people in 61 upazila out of poverty line
Govt plans to lift people in 61 upazila out of poverty line

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has planned to provide financial aid to poor people in 61 upazilas for lifting them out from poverty, reports BSS. Fifty percent people are living below poverty line in 61 upazilas. We are taking a programme to provide food and livelihood assistance...