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3,175 tonnes of sesame output likely in Magura this season

MAGURA, June 24: Sesame growers in the district have started harvesting their produce. They are happy over the production and present market price.The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Magura, sources said a total of 3,175 hectares of land were brought under sesame cultivation across the district.About 7,200 tonnes of sesame...

Transplantation of Aus seedlings in Sylhet region nearing end

SYLHET, June 24: Aus paddy farmers in Sylhet region are about to complete transplantation of seedlings this season. In line with the national programme for expanding Aus farming, the division's coverage has been fixed to increase 33,000 hectares of land this year, officials said, adding, the DAE and farmers are...

Thrust on eco-friendly pest management for mango farmers

JAMALPUR, June 24 (BSS): A two-day training programme on "Eco friendly integrated management of major pests of mango" began today in the conference room of Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS), Jamalpur.The RARS is organising the training for 60 farmers of Ghuradhap union in Jamalpur Sadar to disseminate information about the...

Govt to build 50 more cyclone shelters in Pirojpur district

PIROJPUR, June 24 (BSS): The government will build 50 more cyclone shelter centres in the coastal region and disaster-prone areas of the district aiming to minimise the loss and casualties of natural disasters.Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED) will implement the project work with the financial support of World Bank,...

Higher taxes on tobacco products demanded

RAJSHAHI, June 24 (BSS): Anti-tobacco campaigners at a programme on Monday laid emphasis on the need for imposing higher taxes on tobacco products aiming to discourage the people from consuming cigarettes and other tobacco products.They also called for formulating a specific tax policy on tobacco to reduce consumption significantly while...

Fishermen throng the Gopalpur Haat

TANGAIL: Fishermen throng the Gopalpur Haat in the district on Monday for purchasing new fishing nets — Focus Bangla Photo