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Experts for popularising BRRI Dhan-81 for more yield

BOGURA, May 05: Some 14 decimals of land were brought under the farming of BRRI Dhan-81on experimental basis in the district. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said they are happy over the yield of the crop. "We are hopeful of growing the paddy variety on a commercial...

Authority suspends construction of eight godowns for two months

SYLHET, May 06: Works on the construction of eight godowns of the food department remained suspended for two months. Under a countrywide project, the food directorate started the works on these in January 2016 with a target to storing 4,000 tonnes of foodgrain. Each of the godowns would have a...

Malta production expanding

JOYPURHAT, May 06: The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Joypurhat is eyeing a good malta output this season.Sources said malta cultivation is gaining popularity among the marginal farmers of the district due to good demand and high market price. A good number of farmers are expecting to harvest the citrus...

Jute seed sowing nearing completion in Rangpur

RANGPUR, May 06 (BSS): The process of sowing jute seed is nearing completion amid favourable climatic condition in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region this season. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said the farmers have already completed sowing of jute seed in 43,750 hectares of land,...

Siblings drown in Chandpur pond

CHANDPUR, May 06 (UNB): Two minor siblings drowned in a pond at Tariaani village in Haziganj upazila on Saturday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Mahmuda Akhter, 8, and Kawsar Hossain, 9, daughter and son respectively of Md Yusuf Hossain of the village.Union council Member Murad Hossain said Mahmuda fell into...

Lightning strike kills one in Sylhet

SYLHET, May 06 (UNB): A man was killed by lightning strike in Goainghat of the district on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Makdul Ali, son of Asgar Ali of Chantabari village in Nandirgao union of Goainghat.Locals said a thunderbolt hit Makbul while he was fishing in a pond near...

Commercial tea farming to start in Garo Hills

SHERPUR, May 06 (UNB): A local private company has taken the initiative to start commercial tea farming in the Garo Hills in the country's north for the first time, encouraging the local indigenous Garo population to get involved in the endeavour.Garo Hills Tea will start with 27 gardens play commercial...