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Farmers start ploughing char land of Padma to grow various crops

RAJSHAHI, Nov 09: A good number of farmers have started ploughing vast char lands of the Padma river to cultivate various crops.The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Rajshahi, does not have idea how much char land of the river have been brought under the cultivation as they also do not...

Speakers stress research on agri-issues for food security

SYLHET, Nov 09: Speakers at an event on Wednesday laid emphasis on continuing research by experts on agricultural issues related to long-term projection on food security. They said as an agri-dependent country, there is a huge scope in doing research in Bangladesh. They also focus on raising standard of higher...

Bountiful yield delights Rangpur radish cultivators this season

RANGPUR, Nov 09: The radish growers of different areas in Rangpur district are delighted as they are getting bountiful production this season. According to sources harvesting of the early variety of radish is going on in full swing across the region and the growers are earning a good profit from...

Biochar organic fertiliser helps reduce crop production cost

NAOGAON, Nov 09: Biochar organic fertiliser is gaining popularity at Manda upazila of the district.According to Christian Commission Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) official sources, farmers of the district have shown more interest to use the organic fertiliser on their croplands to reduce production cost and get a good yield within...

1,200 people earn living by making mattresses in Bogra

BOGRA, Nov 09: Some 1,200 artisans across the district are now passing busy time in making mattresses.Sources said the peak season for the artisans starts from October and it is to continue till February. During the period, the artisans earn Tk 1000 to Tk 1200 daily. To prepare a quality...

Aman harvest begins in Narsingdi

NARSINGDI, Nov 09 (BSS): Harvest of early variety BRRI Dhan-62 and BINA Dhan-7 has begun in the district. Deputy director of DAE Latafat Hossain told the news agency that so far 5.0 to 6.0 per cent paddy has already been harvested in the district. He said the harvest began in...

200 families come under power network in Bhola

BHOLA, Nov 09 (BSS): Two hundred families from two different unions in Burhanuddin Upazila have been brought under electrification network by the Bhola Palli Bidyut Samity on Thursday.Two functions were held in two different unions on the occasion. Ali Azam, MP, inaugurated the connection lines while participating at the function.Ex-chairman...

Defying official ban on catching fish

Defying official ban on catching fish with current nets two fishermen are seen fishing with such nets in Savar on the outskirts of the capital city on Thursday. — Focus Bangla

A couple of farmhands busy harvesting paddy

COX'S BAZAR: A couple of farmhands busy harvesting paddy from a field in Muhuripara area on Thursday. — Focus Bangla