'GAU Soybean-6'
The photo shows a partial view of a GAU Soybean-6 field. Researchers at Gazipur Agricultural University have developed the country's first highly drought-tolerant inbred soybean variety, 'GAU Soybean-6', under the leadership of Prof Dr M A Mannan of the Agronomy Department. The variety was approved by the National Seed Board...
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Amid efforts to save nature, economic uncertainty grips St Martin's Island
COX'S BAZAR, Feb 25: As the holy month of Ramadan starts, residents of St Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island, are facing mounting economic hardship. With tourism suspended for nine consecutive months effective from February 1, thousands of fishermen, labourers and small business owners are enduring severe financial strain.The government...
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Ctg road accident kills college student
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 25 (BSS): A college student was killed today when a speeding truck hit him in the Manik Dargah area of Andhar in Satkania.The deceased, Khorshed Rabbi, a resident of Nalitabari in Sherpur district, was a fourth-year honours student of the Political Science Department at Anandamohan College.Sub-Inspector (SI) Ruhul...
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Mason dies of electrocution in Keraniganj
A mason died after being electrocuted while removing centering wood at a building in Keraniganj on Tuesday evening, reports UNB.The incident occurred at a two-storey building owned by Anwar Hossain beside Kholamura Adarsha School under the Model Police Station area, police said.The deceased was identified as 27-year-old Kawser Ali.SI Rashed...
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