Dhaka seeks foreign aid to dredge silted rivers

Bangladesh has sought foreign aid to dredge all its rivers and has told prospective donors that funds provided would be properly used. The assurance came from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who met envoys of different countries and heads of international… बाँकी अंश »

Ganga to be declared a national river

New Delhi, Nov 04: Government on Tuesday decided to declare Ganga as a ‘national river’ and also set up a high powered Ganga River Basin Authority to protect the ancient river from pollution and other degradation. The proposed Authority would… बाँकी अंश »