Jute price tops Tk 4,000 per maund in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, Oct 09: Once known as the 'golden fibre' of Bangladesh, jute seems to be regaining its long-lost glory in Rajshahi. On Thursday, the price of raw jute reached a record high at Tk 4,000 per maund across several local markets - the highest in recent memory. The sharp rise...

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Students immensely suffer as Manikganj pry school waterlogged

MANIKGANJ, Oct 09: Students of a primary school in Manikganj face immense sufferings during the time of rain as even a light shower is enough to leave the nearby roads and schoolground waterlogged.Water run-off from nearby houses fills the area with a foul smell, making the class atmosphere difficult for...

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Tidal waters inundate low-lying areas in Dacope UZ

KHULNA, Oct 09 (UNB): Vast low-lying areas in Dacope upazila of Khulna have been flooded after a 100-metre stretch of an embankment on the Dhaki River collapsed early Wednesday, allowing tidal waters to rush in and inundate nearby villages, triggering panic among local residents.The embankment breach occurred near Hari Mandir,...

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