Blanket market heats up in Rajshahi as winter nears

RAJSHAHI, Oct 28: The blanket market in Rajshahi is already warming up, with the winter getting very close. Retailers report brisk sales and notably fair prices compared to last year, as early-season demand meets increased wholesale costs.From New Market to Ranibazar, the makeshift roadside stalls are selling a wide range...

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Aman farmers of Rangpur agri region, Gopalganj see bumper production

Farmers of five districts of the Rangpur agriculture region and Gopalganj district are optimistic about achieving a good yield of Aman paddy this season, as cultivation of the crop has increased remarkably in the last ten years.Our correspondent from Rangpur reports, currently, the Aman paddy is cultivated on more than...

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Deadlock between two departments brings Gomti Bridge Project to standstill

CUMILLA, Oct 28 (UNB): The long-awaited Gomti River bridge construction project in Muradnagar has hit a roadblock, caught in a bitter dispute between two government departments.The disagreement over the bridge's height has stalled the third package of the Muradnagar-Daudkandi road development project, leaving thousands of residents to bear the brunt...

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