RAJSHAHI, Feb 25 (BSS): Direct-seeded garlic cultivation is gaining popularity among farmers of Rajshahi region, including its vast Barind area. It reduces pressure on soil and underground water.Farmers are now getting better yields and market price of the direct-seeded garlic, which encourage them to sow the cash crop using an...
Read moreRAJSHAHI, Feb 25: A two-day job fair will begin on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus on February 28.RU Career Club (RUCC) is organising the fair.In this connection, a press conference was held recently where RUCC president Aminur Rahman Shakil was present. He informed that some 26 renowned companies will participate...
Read moreRANGPUR, Feb 25: Horse carts have gained much popularity as the main mode of communication among the people living in remote char areas in Rangpur and Lalmonirhat districts. The people of the char and its adjacent areas of the region are using horse carts for carrying both passengers and goods...
Read moreBOGRA, Feb 25: Some people of Kahaloo upazila in the district have been rearing turkey hen from the last year.Upazila livestock officer Munwarul Islam said turkey hen rearing is a profitable venture. One can change his/her socio-economic condition by rearing the bird on commercial basis."I have started rearing five turkey...
Read moreSYLHET, Feb 25: Locals have made allegations regarding the large-scale irregularities in the crop protection embankments in Sunamganj district.Wrong selection of places and the prevailing irregularities in formation of Project Implementation Committees (PIC) are the main allegations.Concerned sources said the deadline for completing the work is February 28. But there...
Read moreNILPHAMARI, Feb 25: Pumpkin cultivation is increasing in the district. Growers start farming the vegetable item applying mix and intercropping methods along with potato. After harvesting of potato, pumpkin plants remain in the farmland till it is harvested.Farmers' sources said nearly 200 saplings of pumpkin need to be planted in...
Read moreTANGAIL, Feb 25: Number of flower shops is increasing in the district town.Sources said there are over 40 flower shops in the town while it was only six to eight a decade ago.Once the flower business was seasonal due to its short demand, but now it is a good venture...
Read moreGAIBANDHA, Feb 25 (BSS): Jatka Conservation Week-2018 began in Sadar upazila of the district on Saturday with a call to ensure the sustainable production of national fish hilsha.This year's theme of the week is "We will not catch jatka: fishermen remain alive, country smiles".Marking the week, Sadar upazila administration and...
Read moreJAMALPUR, Feb 25 (BSS): A good number of farmers of Islampur upazila of the district produced pesticide-free green chilli this year. The Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS) in assistance with the CRG (Competitive Research Grant) sub-project and National Agricultural Technology Project-2 motivated farmers to grow green chilli without using harmful...
Read moreRANGPUR, Feb 25 (BSS): Police officials in the district laid emphasis on strengthening activities of the community policing for maintaining law and order through curbing crimes to ensure peace in the society. "The door of police is open for all and the common people should provide information to police forces...
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