Pumpkin growers of Rangpur char area eye good yield
Our CorrespondentRANGPUR, Feb 17: Pumpkin growers of different char areas under the district are optimistic about an excellent production of their produce this season. Earlier, a vast tract of char lands remained uncultivated over the years but the scenario has changed now with the introduction of modern technology. Presently, the...
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Boro cultivation going on in full swing in Sylhet, Netrakona
Our CorrespondentSYLHET, Feb 17: Boro farming is going on in full swing in Sylhet region.A good number of farmers will continue the paddy cultivation till mid-March, an official said, adding, there is a possibility to exceed the target set for Boro production this season.The DAE has set Boro farming target...
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Two boys drown in Sirajganj
SIRAJGANJ, Feb 17 (UNB): Two minor boys drowned in the Korotoa River at Ghatina Bridge area in Ullahpara upazila of the district on Friday night.The deceased were identified as Ahad, 3, son of Helal Uddin and Rashidul, 3, son of Hafizul, both residents of Shahjahanpur village of the upazila.Family members...
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Gopalganj, Meherpur road crashes kill two
GOPALGANJ, Feb 17 (BSS): A motorbike rider was killed in a road accident at Chandradigholia of Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Mannan Mullah, 55, a resident of Jorsing village under Koyra upazila in Khulna district.Police said the accident occurred on the Dhaka-Khulna highway when bike rider...
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27 unauthorised brickfields in operation in Lama
A CorrespondentBANDARBAN, Feb 17: Drum chimney and rigid chimney are being used in 27 brickfields openly in Lama upazila of the hilly Bandarban district. These hills have been developed in violation of policy of the forest and in the localities and agricultural fields. As a result, any such event can...
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190 farmers get Tk 10.9m loans in Gaibandha
GAIBANDHA, Feb 17 (BSS): A total of 190 farmers of the district received loans of Tk 10.9 million from banks to boost their agriculture production here.The loans were disbursed at the Agri-Loan Disbursement Fair-2018, recently organised by district administration and Bankers' Forum, on the premises of Independence Square of the...
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Strawberry farming gains popularity in N-region
RAJSHAHI, Feb 17 (BSS): Strawberry farming has been gaining popularity in Rajshahi region for economic prospect of the cash crop.Abul Kalam, a farmer of Darusha village under Paba upazila, said strawberry, a succulent fruit popular in different parts of the globe, is also gradually becoming popular among the local people....
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