Extreme heat taking a toll on Rajshahi litchis; growers worried
RAJSHAHI, Apr 25: Litchi growers in Rajshahi are counting significant losses as extreme heat followed by sudden spike in humidity has caused immature and semi-ripe fruits to crack on the trees before harvest.Farmers say several days of intense heat were followed by a sharp rise in moisture levels, disrupting the...
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State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku speaks at a discussion marking World
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku speaks at a discussion marking World Veterinary Day 2026 at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in the city on Saturday, highlighting the vital role of the livestock sector in strengthening the country's economy and ensuring food security
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Diesel shortage threatens jute production in Faridpur
FARIDPUR, Apr 25 (UNB): Faridpur, known as Bangladesh's jute capital, is facing a looming setback in jute production as farmers struggle with an acute shortage of diesel during the crucial sowing season.The shortfall in fuel, coupled with an irregular electricity supply, has disrupted irrigation activities across the district, raising fears...
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Grandfather fulfils a 23-year promise
BOGURA, Apr 25: A family ceremony in northern Bangladesh has drawn widespread attention after a grandfather fulfilled a 23-year-old promise by gifting coins equal to his granddaughter's weight at her wedding.At the ceremony held at his home in the Thanthania area of Bogura town on Friday (March 27), bride Naima...
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