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The rich natural habitat of Rajkandi reserve forest in Moulvibazar is under threat as the forest department has started turning the natural forest into a “woodlot” by planting fast-growing timber species, including exotic trees like acacia. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh

When Forest Dept turns natural forest into commercial woodlot

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Drought, flood, diesel and fertiliser: Are we heading towards food shortage?

Illustration: TBS

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What CEOs think about inflation

While the government has promised to form a separate pay scale for the teachers, it is yet to be realised. Photo: Mumit M

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'The ideal environment for education in classrooms does not exist anymore'

A sanctuary emerges to protect wildlife around Padma Bridge

Bangladesh

A sanctuary emerges to protect wildlife around Padma Bridge

Met office gains efficiency but disaster victims fail to understand weather data

Bangladesh

Met office gains efficiency but disaster victims fail to understand weather data

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‘The present floods across the north-east haor region are mostly triggered by human causes’

Once considered a royal structure, the now dilapidated Ruplal House is almost hidden from view because of a jungle of tin-shed establishments. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

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Ruplal House: From Viceroy’s ball to disputed property

Sandhani President Professor Dr Mohammad Tosaddeque Hossain Siddiqui. Sketch: TBS

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‘An app carrying blood type data should be launched to protect life’

Interviews

‘Government officials tend to show exaggerated food production data to make the higher-ups happy’

At present, 80% of the umbrella market is dominated by Chinese products. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

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The canopy of change: How Chinese umbrellas drove out Bangla Chhatas

Illustration: TBS

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‘High logistics cost weakens Bangladesh’s competitiveness’

Shubhash and others like him found employment at a matka factory, located in Mymensingh district’s Haluaghat upazila. Photo: Mumit M

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How matkas were saved from extinction thanks to the dried fish industry