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Traditional catechu industry in a tight corner

RAJSHAHI, Oct 13: Once widely-known as a hub of Bangladesh's sole catechu (khayer) production, Charghat in Rajshahi is now witnessing a steep decline in the traditional industry. From over 100 factories during its golden era in the 1960s-80s, only 8-10 exist today.With historical roots dating back to 1947, when the...

Rodent infestation worries Aman growers in Gaibandha

GAIBANDHA, Oct 13: The output from Gaibandha's Aman paddy cultivation is under threat as various fields of the rice variety were recently seen significantly damaged due to rodent infestation.Although a source from the district's agriculture office said farmers are being provided with full support to get good yields, including poison...

163 pry teachers in Sylhet face the music

SYLHET, Oct 13 (UNB): A total of 163 government primary school teachers in Sylhet district have faced departmental action for remaining absent without taking official leave.The growing trend has led to widespread teacher shortages, affecting classroom learning in several upazilas.According to the Sylhet District Primary Education Office, from January 2024...

Woman killed 'by husband' in Jhenaidah

JHENAIDAH, Oct 13 (UNB): A woman was killed allegedly by husband over a family dispute in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Taslima Khatun, 27, wife of carpenter Lal Mia of Gopinathpur village in Jhenaidah municipality.Locals said the couple locked into an argument over taking drugs...

Six die after consuming toxic liquor in Chuadanga

CHUADANGA, Oct 13 (UNB): Six people have died and another is critically ill after reportedly consuming toxic liquor between Thursday and Sunday in the Dingedah area of Chuadanga Sadar Upazila.The deceased have been identified as Kheder Ali, 40, a van driver from Nafarkanti village; Mohammad Selim, 40, a fish trader...

Couple killed in Munshiganj road crash

MUNSHIGANJ, Oct 13 (UNB): A couple was killed and three others, including a child, were injured when as a bus collided with a battery-operated rickshaw on Dhaka-Chattogram highway at Gozaria in Munshiganj district on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Billal Hossain, 65, and his wife Alema Begum, 50, of...