Rajshahi beams with hope for bumper jute harvest

RAJSHAHI, July 21: Hopes are arising in farmers as timely monsoon rains have accelerated jute cultivation in Rajshahi district this season, beckoning prospect for a bumper harvest and better returns. After a dry spell during sowing and initial growth of plants, recent rains have filled local waterbodies, easing concern over...

Tk 250m truck terminal lying unused in Sylhet

SYLHET, July 21: The long-desired central truck terminal in Sylhet has still remained unused due to negligence of the truckers. The Tk250-million structure with a capacity of 1,200 trucks stands on nine acres of land in Sylhet city's South Surma area. The construction work started in 2013 and the facility...