Manikganj farmers say no alternative to using chemical pesticides
MANIKGANJ, Dec 02: On the eve of No Pesticide Use Day, discussions with farmers in Manikganj points out that the dependency on toxic chemicals for pest control will not disappear soon, but experts warned about the health risks of their overuse.Anwar Hossain from Syedpur village in Manikganj Sadar Upazila has...
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Tk 69m bridge lying unused without approach road
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Dec 02 (UNB): For the residents of Shahjahanpur, Alatuli and Charbagdanga unions in Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila , a 60-metre bridge over the Narendrapur-Kachrar canal is more than just concrete and steel--it is the promise of easier journeys and safer roads.But that promise remains unfulfilled, as approach roads are still...
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Child care worsens at Gaibandha Hospital as patients' number rises
GAIBANDHA, Dec 02: Doctors and nurses at the 250-bed Gaibandha General Hospital have been struggling to handle a rising number of patients, as ailing children receive treatment on the floor and stairs due to space shortage.Out of around 300 patients admitted daily in the hospital, about 50 are children, most...
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RU launches healthcare services for pet animals
RAJSHAHI, Dec 02 (BSS): Rajshahi University (RU) has launched "Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Research Centre" for pet and domestic animals for the first time.The Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty and the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences will jointly provide healthcare services to the pet animals free of cost through...
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Youth's throat-slit body found in Chuadanga
CHUADANGA, Nov 02 (UNB): A 25-year-old young man was found dead with his throat slit at Belgachi in Chuadanga municipality area on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Sohel, son of Asabul Haque of Bakcharpara area of the village.Md Shahidur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said locals spotted the body...
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