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Global air pollutants dropped in 2020

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The U.N. weather agency says the world experienced a brief, sharp drop in emissions of air pollutants last year amid lockdown measures and travel restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first air quality and climate bulletin on Friday, said the decline was especially noticeable in urban areas, ...

Paris sets 30 kph speed limit

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Authorities in the French capital of Paris are forcing drivers to slow down, setting a speed limit on almost all the city's roads, in a bid to reduce pollution and improve road safety.But will it work? There are questions over whether the rule -- which limits drivers to 30 kilometers per hour (19 miles per ...

Barishal logs 17 Covid deaths

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Barishal division has logged 17 new Covid deaths in the past 24 hours, health officials said on Tuesday morning.Of the deceased, 10 had tested positive for Covid-19 while the remaining seven showed symptoms of the virus infection.Seven of them died at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH) while the others in different hospitals, the officials ...

Losing streak extended in bourses

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Countryâ€™s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), on Tuesday witnessed another correction by extending the falling trend of previous session.The broad index, DSEX closed at 6,379.68 points with a loss of 24.35 points or 0.38 percent. Besides, two selective indices, Blue Chip index, DSE30 and Shariah index, DSES also went down by 13.99 points and ...

DPL Super League: First day's play washed out

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The opening day of the Super League of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League was rained out Saturday.The first match of the Super League between Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club and Gazi Group Cricketers was suspended. Only nine balls were bowled before rain came in at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.The other two ...

Walton becomes title sponsor of Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series

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Bangladeshi tech-giant Walton has become the title sponsor of the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.The official name of the event will be â€˜Walton Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Seriesâ€™.According to the schedule, Sri Lanka will host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series this time. Bangladesh will reach Sri Lanka on April 12. The first Test ...

PM Hasina greets new US President Joe Biden

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Joe Biden, the 46th president of the US.Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen termed Biden's win as a victory for democracy.Talking to reporters at State guesthouse Padma after receiving COVID-19 vaccine from India as gift, the minister said they are very delighted to see Biden as the US President.Dr ...