Farmers of 5 districts happy with higher yield, better prices of jute

OUR CORRESPONDENTRANGPUR, Sept 14: Growers are delighted with the satisfactory prices and yield of jute this season in Rangpur, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Gaibandha, all of which fall under the Rangpur agriculture region.The prices of the cash crop, depending on their quality, surged to Tk 3,600 to Tk 4,300 per...

Prospects for reviving the glory of Rajshahi silk appear bright

RAJSHAHI, Sept 14 (BSS): Elevating both the farming and industrial sides together with infusing dynamism into field level promotional activities can be the crucial means of bringing back the lost glory of the traditional silk sector.Since the immemorial time, Rajshahi has been famous for silk but its legacy has been...