‘Shalban’ can attract tourists

CUMILLA, Oct 12: Establishing new tourist centres around the grove of Shal trees in the district can be a new avenue for government revenue. In the Cumilla border area, there are three natural groves of Shal trees. Besides, there is a natural grove of the tree in Kotbari area. Benches,...

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New cow species usher in hope among Rangpur cattle rearers

Our CorrespondentRANGPUR, Oct 12: Rearing of Brahman species of cow has ushered in a new hope among the cattle rearers of Rangpur district in recent years.According to sources the Brahman or Brahma is a breed of Zebuin cattle that was first bred in America from cattle breeds imported from India....

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Bridge construction over Patlai river going on at a snail’s pace

SYLHET, Oct 12: Work on construction of an important bridge on the Patlai river under Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj has been going on at a snail's pace.A good number of locals said it causes sufferings to the inhabitants of the neighbouring areas. Only 10 per cent work had so far...

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Ghosgram students attend classes under open sky

NAOGAON, Oct 12: Due to shortage of classrooms, the students of Ghosgram Kofilia High School under Raninagar upazila in the district are attending classes and examinations under the open sky.The school was set up in the Ghosgram area in Gona union of the upazila around seven decades ago.Many children from...

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Acute shortage of teachers at SZRMCH

Our CorrespondentBOGURA, Oct 12: Academic activities of the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College and Hospital (SZRMCH) have been disrupted due to acute shortage of teachers.Some 54 posts out of 153 including lecturer, assistance professor, associate professor and professor remain vacant, causing suffering for the students of all departments.According to college...

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