BINA-9, BARI-11 groundnut farming gains popularity in Gopalganj
GOPALGANJ, May 14: The cultivation of BINA-9 and BARI-11 groundnut varieties is gaining popularity among farmers of the district.Farmers say that the groundnut varieties are profitable crops for farmers in this region.According to Bangladesh Institution of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) and Bangladesh Agriculture Recharge Institute (BARI), 413 hectares of land have...
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Farmer hacked to death in Narail
NARAIL, May 14 (UNB): Miscreants hacked a farmer to death at a local market in Lohagara upazila of Narail district on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Khaja Molla, 45, son of Laba Molla of Kumardanga Par Ishakhali village under Itna union of the upazila.Quoting locals, police said the victim...
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Pro-Act BD project launched to strengthen resilience in Cox's Bazar
COX'S BAZAR, May 14: The EU-funded FAO Pro-Act Bangladesh project was launched in Cox's Bazar on Wednesday to improve agriculture and food systems and increase resilience.The four year project aims to improve food security, nutrition and income of farming families through sustainable development of the agricultural sector and nutrition systems.The...
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Lightning strike kills youth -
NETRAKONA, May 14 (BSS): A youth was killed in lightning strike at Satia village under Kaliara Gabragati union in sadar upazila on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Rabbi Mia, 18, son of Abdul Barek, a resident of the same village.Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Asma Binte Rafique confirmed the incident.
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