Crime surge in Rohingya camps feared as WFP cuts per-head food grant to half

COX'S BAZAR, Mar 09: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has initiated a move to cut food aid for Rohingya refugees by a large amount in Bangladesh. The Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission fears that the reduction in food allocation by more than half for the refuges could lead...

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A farmer's journey to an enviable success

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Mar 09 (UNB): As the demand for mangoes surges during Ramadan, an enterprising farmer in Chapainawabganj is capitalising on the opportunity with off-season cultivation.Rubel Hossain, a 34-year-old agricultural entrepreneur, has turned his passion for farming into a lucrative venture by growing Katimon mango, a variety that bears fruit throughout...

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Youth electrocuted in Habiganj

HABIGANJ, Mar 09 (BSS): A youth was electrocuted at Lalchanbag village under Chunarughat upazila of the district on Sunday morning.The deceased was Palash Mia, 32, son of Khalek Mia, a resident of the village.Palash Mia came in touch with a live electric-cable while he was installing a water pump at...

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