Absence of lane markings a major safety concern

MANIKGANJ, May 23: The Dhaka-Aricha Highway, one of the country's most important road links connecting the capital with the southwestern region, is currently facing a new safety concern despite recent renovation work. A long stretch of the highway in Manikganj lacks proper traffic markings, increasing the risk of accidents, especially...

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Haribhanga mango growers hopeful of good yield

OUR CORRESPONDENTRANGPUR, May 23: Growers of Rangpur's popular Haribhanga mangoes, which is incomparable in taste and aroma, are hopeful of securing good yield this season.Like every year, this Geographical Indication (GI) product, cultivated on 3,000 hectares out of the total mango cultivation on 3,500 hectares in the district, will be...

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Woman dies under falling tree as tornado wreaks havoc in Sherpur

SHERPUR, May 23 (UNB): A 65-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on her house during a sudden tornado that swept through Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district on Saturday morning, causing widespread damage to houses and trees in several villages.The deceased was identified as Begum Bibi of Nonni Paschimpara...

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