Meghna riverbank protection dam in Matlab at risk of collapse

CHANDPUR, May 06: The soil erosion of Meghna riverbank protection dam in Matlab Uttar Upazila of the district has taken a serious turn, creating panic among local people.The embankment in two unions of the upazila has developed cracks and may collapse anytime, locals said.Thousands of people living in the riverbank...

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Traditional molasses-making continues to thrive

JHENAIDAH, May 06 (UNB): In the tranquil village of Khandakbaria under Shailkupa upazila, a plume of sweet-scented steam curls into the air as a rural factory hums with life, a symbol of heritage and resilience that has defied time for nearly six decades.Here, amidst lush sugarcane fields and the gentle...

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Alleged medical negligence leads to old man's death in Chuadanga

CHUADANGA, May 06 (UNB): An 80-year-old man died at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital on Monday night, with his family blaming medical negligence for the incident.The deceased was identified as Abdul Momin Malita Panu, a resident of Gopalpur village under Juronpur union in Damurhuda upazila. He had been undergoing treatment at the...

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