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Mango exports from Rajshahi to European markets rising

RAJSHAHI, May 28: Rajshahi mangoes are being exported to a number of countries. To produce pesticide-free and quality mangoes, farmers of the area are using ‘fruit bagging process’ to save the fruit from the pest attack and keep the texture of the fruit fresh and natural. The fruit bagging process...

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Jhenidah Sadar Hospital struggling with hundreds of diarrhoea patients

JHENIDAH, May 28: Jhenidah Sadar hospital has been struggling with hundreds of diarrhoea patients for the last four days. The cause behind the sudden huge outbreak of the disease is yet to be identified.The number of diarrhoea patients taking admission in the hospital was four times greater than that of...

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Thrust on applying modern methods to boost farm yield

SYLHET, May 28: Agriculture scientists, farmers and officials at a regional workshop in the district on Sunday laid emphasis on raising farm production through increasing the use of quality seeds, applying modern method and improving irrigation facilities. If arable lands can be used under the farming of various crops, it...

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Record groundnut production in Rangpur region

RANGPUR, May 28 (BSS): The farmers have produced a record 10,336 tonnes of groundnut, almost double than the fixed production target of 5,512 tonnes, during the Rabi season which ended recently in Rangpur agriculture region.Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) officials here said the farmers cultivated groundnut on 5,298 hectares of...

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Two siblings drown in Panchagarh

PANCHAGARH, May 28 (UNB): Two minor brothers drowned in the Karatoya River at Mareya Kawakhal Guchchhagram in Boda upazila on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Ripon, 6, and Rifat, 4, sons of Abdul Hakim of Kalonipara village in the upazila.Chairman of Mareya union parishad Abu Ansar Md Rezaul Karim Shamim...

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