Want to tackle the urban heatwave-dengue-flooding saga? Restore urban ecosystems

Residents of Dhaka are now preparing to face the dengue outbreak and flooding, with the memory of their recent suffering from scorching heat still fresh. The heatwave-dengue-flooding saga repeats yearly, and we attempt to address these issues individually and temporarily. We discuss, for instance, the importance of tree-planting during heatwaves, or highlight the importance of…

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Investigation against former CSO

Babychak has started investigation against various irregularities of former CSO (Chief Security Officer) of Civil Aviation Authority (Babychak) Rashida Sultana. A 3-member investigation committee has been formed. The committee will investigate 5 serious allegations including influence peddling, disciplinary actions, intimidation of subordinates, abuse and bribery. This committee with 3 members was formed on 12th June….

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World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana X-ray technology used to find the 2,492-carat stone in the African country’s Karowe Diamond Mine.

A 2,492-carat diamond – the second largest in the world – has been discovered in Botswana, says the Canadian mining company that found the stone. The diamond was discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using X-ray technology, Lucara Diamond Corp said in a statement on Thursday. Keep reading ‘Diamonds are in my…

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