Volume 5 Number 68 Mon. August 02, 2004    
 
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Troubled environment strikes back
The flood-prone capital runs the risk of edging towards an ecological disaster as most flood-flow zones and water bodies have been filled up over the years in a disturbing sign of reckless urban growth.
 
Oral saline, water purifying tablets pricey
Unscrupulous businessmen are cashing in on the woes of the flood victims by increasing prices of oral saline.

Oral saline that had been sold at Tk three is now being priced at Tk four to five.

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Eastern bypass project returns to limelight
Floodwaters deluged the eastern fringe of Dhaka, as no flood control dam was built on the eastern side, experts said.
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Dilemma delays plan for fresh ban on rickshaws
The Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB) is in a dilemma over its decision to free rickshaws from two major city roads due to diametrical pressure from the government and the World Bank (WB).
 

 
   
 
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