KHULNA, Mar 12, 2026 (BSS)- Administrator of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Nazrul Islam Manju has said initiatives must be taken to build Khulna metropolis into a risk-free city.  “The first step to build a green, clean and healthy city is to adopt proper planning,” he said, adding that a clear plan and targets must be set to start the work. He also stressed bringing all stakeholders from waste collectors to concerned organizations under a coordinated plan to determine the next steps. Manju made the remarks in a meeting on electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management in Khulna metropolis at the GIZ auditorium of Nagar Bhaban.  Representatives from the Environmental Science Discipline of Khulna University, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) and several non-government organizations attended the meeting. The meeting was informed that, according to research findings, out of every 500 tons of waste generated in Khulna, around 15 percent (75 tons) is plastic waste while 10 percent (10 tons) is electronic waste. The rate of e-waste generation is increasing by 20 to 30 percent annually. It was also noted that e-waste can cause serious environmental and health hazards. Besides polluting soil, water and air, it can disrupt agricultural production and create respiratory problems for people, even leading to diseases such as cancer. The meeting stressed raising public awareness on the separate storage and management of e-waste.  The meeting decided to distribute leaflets highlighting the harmful effects of e-waste, display messages on billboards and encourage KCC along with other relevant organizations to carry out awareness campaign.  Ward-level officials will also conduct extensive publicity activities in their areas. The meeting further decided to form a committee comprising experts to determine the next course of action regarding e-waste management.  Participants also recommended ensuring maximum use of electronic products before disposal and making arrangements for e-waste recycling at the waste recycling plant currently under construction in Solua. KCC Chief Executive Officer Rajib Ahmed, Chief Engineer Mashiuzzaman Khan, head of the Environmental Science Discipline of Khulna University Prof Dr Md Mujibur Rahman ans senior officials of KCC were present.  

RANGPUR, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) authority has inaugurated a sub-control room at the city's southern entrance  point Modern Intersection to ensure a smooth Eid journey.   Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Majid Ali formally inaugurated the sub-control room in a simple ceremony held there on Thursday afternoon as the  chief guest.    Deputy Commander of RAB-13 Major Md Saiful Islam and General Secretary of the District Motor Owners' Association Wasim Bari Raj spoke at the inaugural  ceremony as special guests.    The sub-control room will work round the clock to serve Eid-bound passengers and post-Eid commuters.   The RpMP and RAB-13 will work round the clock to prevent extortion, 'Oggyan' parties, and 'Malam' parties at the bus stands and terminals.    Addressing the occasion, RpMP Commissioner Md Majid Ali said, "Like every year, we have launched the sub-control room this year too."  The police members deployed here will work round the clock to solve various problems of the common passengers.    He urged the bus owners not to transport people on the roof of buses around the Eid-ul-Fitr festival.    "Innumerable people are killed every year due to accidents. Besides, no type of vehicle can be kept on the road for smooth movement. The police will work  to prevent the movement of three-wheelers on the highway around Eid," he said.