Sunflower farming expanding in Sylhet division
SYLHET, Mar 02: Sunflower farming has witnessed massive expansion in Sylhet region this season mainly due to favourable climatic condition. Yield of the oil seed has been good, though the production target could not be achieved, farmers and officials said. However, due to the absence of marketing and thrashing facilities...
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Sirajganj farmers reap bumper mustard crop
SIRAJGANJ, Mar 02 (UNB): Farmers in Sirajganj are celebrating a bumper mustard harvest this season, with the high yields complemented by favourable market prices.The success of this year's mustard cultivation has brought much-needed financial relief to many, particularly ahead of Eid.Harvesting and threshing are nearly complete across the district, with...
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152 lives lost in one year
CUMILLA, Mar 02 (UNB): Dhaka-Chattogram highway, a lifeline for the country's trade and commerce, has turned into a death trap with 152 fatalities and 137 injuries recorded in 171 road crashes between January and December last year.Despite being one of the busiest highways in the country-stretching 163.7 kilometres from Chattogram's...
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Bus workers block Jamalpur ferry terminal causing chaos
JAMALPUR, Mar 02 (UNB): Bus and minibus workers blockaded Jamalpur ferry terminal for around one hour protesting an arson attack on a bus following a road accident that left one killed and three others injured on Sunday.The blockade halted vehicle ferrying through the terminal, causing suffering to commuters.A man, Abul...
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