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Price frustrates Naogaon, Tangail, Nilphamari Boro cultivators

NAOGAON, May 13: Boro farmers in the district are frustrated over the present market price.Peasants in 11 upazilas cultivated the rice amid favourable climate condition.Boro paddy is selling at Tk 550 to Tk 650 per maund as per variety and quality while its production cost ranged from Tk 750 to...

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Sirajganj, Manikganj puffed rice makers making good profit

SIRAJGANJ, May 13: Puffed rice makers in the district are happy as they are making a good profit this season.A large number of grassroots people in the district are leading their lives by making the popular snack.According to the district Small and Cottage Industry sources, more than 300 families of...

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Construction of eight food depots yet to be completed

SYLHET, May 13: The authorities have failed to complete the construction of eight food depots in Sunamganj district.Negligence of the contractors and lack of supervision by the authority concerned are the main reasons behind this, sources said wishing anonymity. Although the construction firm has been given time extension until June...

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RWASA to implement mega project for drinking water supply

RAJSHAHI, May 13 (BSS): The Rajshahi Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (RWASA) is going to implement a mega project aimed at supplying safe drinking water among the city dwellers.The project titled 'RWASA Surface water Treatment' will be implemented with an estimated cost of Tk 41.50 billion to remove the existing...

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Meherpur, Rajshahi growers start mango harvest today

MEHERPUR, May 13 (BSS): Mango harvest is set to begin in Meherpur district from tomorrow (Tuesday) in the current season.The decision has been taken at a meeting related to mango harvesting held at the conference hall of Deputy Commissioner in the district.Deputy Commissioner Md Ataul Goni and Deputy-director of district...

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Internal food grains procurement begins in Natore district

NATORE, May 13 (BSS): The government has launched internal procurement of paddy, rice and wheat in the district on Monday.Local parliament member also General Secretary of district unit of Awami League Md. Shafiqul Islam Shimul inaugurated the procurement at a programme.District Food Controller Shafiqul Islam and joint secretary of district...

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Road mishap kills two

RAJSHAHI, May 13 (BSS): Two persons were killed and two others injured when a mini-truck kidded off the road and fell into a roadside pond.The accident occurred in Medical crossing area in Mohanpur upazila headquarters on the Rajshahi-Naogaon Highway on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Mohan Sarker, 28, son...

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Train crushes C’nawabganj youth

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, May 13 (UNB): A young man was crushed under a train in Ghion area of Nachole upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Ananta Mardi, 25, son of Budhrai Mardi, resident of Bechonda village in Nezampur union.Jubayer Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Nachole Police Station, said that the accident took place...

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