Rising jute prices cheer farmers in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI, Sept 21: Jute farmers in Rajshahi are enjoying windfall gains this season, as prices remain significantly higher than last year, driven by strong demand from both domestic mills and international buyers.At the Noahata market-one of the largest jute trading hubs in the region-trading begins at dawn twice a week....
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Bridge without roads leaves thousands stranded in Rangpur's Mithapukur
RANGPUR, Sept 21 (UNB): A newly constructed bridge in Ramnathpara, Boro Hazratpur Union, Mithapukur Upazila, stands as a symbol of progress but remains almost entirely unusable due to the lack of approach roads.Completed nearly a year ago, the bridge was intended to connect residents of five nearby villages more efficiently....
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Minor girl drowns in pond
MADARIPUR, Sept 21 (BSS): A 2-year-old girl drowned in a pond at Sikdarkandi village of Kathalbari union under Shibchar upazila of the district on Sunday.The deceased was Ayesha daughter of Abu Bakar Howlader of the same area.The child fell into the pond near the house while playing without knowledge of...
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Rice allocated for puja mandaps in Dinajpur
DINAJPUR, Sept 21 (BSS): A total of 637.500 tonnes rice have been allocated for distribution to 1,275 puja mandaps in 13 upazilas of the district.Dinajpur Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md. Anisur Rahman confirmed the matter and said the distribution of rice to 13 upazilas has started from Sunday morning through...
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Army rebuilds 50-year old mosque in Juraichhari
RANGAMATI, Sept 21 (BSS): Nearly 50-year old mosque, located in the remote Banyogichara Bazar of Juraichhari upazila of the district, has been rebuilt by the initiative of Bangladesh Army Juraichhari Zone.Juraichhari Upazila Zone Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Hasan Sejan formally inaugurated the newly-built mosque on Sunday.Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md....
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