Water chestnut farming brings solvency to Bogura peasants
BOGURA, Dec 04: Cultivation of water chestnut, locally known as 'Paniphal', has brought financial solvency to the grassroots peasants in the district.The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said a good number of growers in Dupchanchia, Kahaloo, Adamdighi, Sonatola, Sariakandi, Shajahanpur, Gabtoly, Shibganj and Sadar upazilas had started growing the...
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Citizens’ body wants work on crop protection embankment to start soon
SYLHET, Dec 04: Citizen leaders at an exchange of views meeting with the Water Development Board (WDB) officials on Monday demanded immediate start of schemes like crop protection embankment and others in the haor areas of Sunamganj district for saving Boro paddy.Dhurjoi Kumar Bosu, president of the conscious citizens' committee...
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People in N-region witness arrival of migratory birds
RANGPUR, Dec 04 (BSS): With advent of the winter, people are witnessing pleasant arrival of migratory birds from the Himalayan and Siberian regions in the water bodies of the northern region.The riverine char areas and water bodies have worn an eye-catching look with arrival of migratory birds and their well-mannered...
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Panchagarh char areas see bumper maize output
PANCHAGARH, Dec 04 (BSS): The farmers of char areas along the river of Karatoa in Sadar upazila and other parts of the district gained bumper production of maize this year.The price and demand of maize are high, according to farmers and department of agriculture extension.Maize cultivation in char areas and...
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