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Lightning strikes kill 14 in districts

A total of six people were killed in lightning strikes in Habiganj, Sirajganj, Panchagarh and Chapainawabganj on Wednesday and eight in Sunamganj, Gaibandha, Sherpur and Sylhet on Tuesday last, reports UNB.In Habiganj, two farmers-Azim Uddin, 40, and Shahin Miah, 35, were killed and two others- Abdul Hakim and Askar Mia...

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BRRI-74 paddy production on the rise in Magura

MAGURA, May 02: BRRI-74 paddy has raised hope among the farmers of Jashore region. A farmers' field-day on the paddy variety held in Angardoha village under Magura Sadar recently. HarvestPlus and Socio Economic Health Education Organisation (CEHEO) jointly arranged the event. HarvestPlus regional director Mujibur Rahman said seven to eight...

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Third Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge becomes vulnerable to heavy pressure of vehicles

RAJSHAHI, May 02: The third Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge over the Mahananda river is being used even at its grace period since its lifespan has already been expired years ago. Due to indiscriminate movement of heavy, over laden vehicles over the bridge, it is now in a dilapidated state as in...

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Low market prices disappoint summer tomato growers

JOYPURHAT, May 02: A good number of summer tomato growers across the district have been incurring heavy losses from last couple of week due to low market prices.Ample production, absence of proper storage and transportation facilities are the main reasons for the price fall. Farmers' sources said harvest of summer...

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Sesame cultivation gaining popularity in Mohadevpur

NAOGAON, May 02: Sesame cultivation is gaining popularity in Mohadevpur upazila of the district. Sources said the farming target of the oilseed fixed by the DAE has been exceeded target this season.Sesame farming is expanding across the district due to good production, lucrative market price and low cost, sources added....

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High output delights chilli cultivators

PANCHAGARH, May 02 (BSS): Chilli farmers of the district are happy over a bumper production this season. They are also delighted as they are getting fair prices of their produce. Last year the chilli farmers incurred a massive loss, but this year they gains profit by cultivating green chilli. Green...

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Schoolgirl commits suicide in Barguna

BARGUNA, May 02 (BSS): A schoolgirl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at their residence in word no-1 under Amtoli municipality on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Mitu, 14, daughter of Shah Alam Miah of Gulishkhali village under Sadar upazila of the district. She was a student of class nine...

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Wall collapse leaves Gopalganj worker dead

GOPALGANJ, May 02 (UNB): A construction worker was killed when a portion of a wall collapsed on him at Uttar Jalirpar in Maksudpur upazila on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Utpal Mandal, 32, son of Upen Mandal of the village.Inspector Mahidul Islam, in-charge of Sindiaghat Police Camp, said a portion...

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Day labourers drying paddy at a rice mill

BRAHMANBARIA: Day labourers drying paddy at a rice mill in Ashuganj on Wednesday — Focus Bangla

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