Jamuna erosion damages 125-km dam in Gaibandha, Bogura, Sirajganj
SIRAJGANJ, Sept 09: Due to recent erosion by the Jamuna river, over 125- km long village and town protection embankment in Gaibandha, Bogura and Sirajganj district has been damaged, causing serious problem for thousands of people of the both sides of the river. Executive engineer of Water Development Board (WDB)...
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Drought-like situation in Rangpur region hampers Aman, veg cultivation
RANGPUR, Sept 09: Cultivation of Aman paddy and different varieties of vegetables is seriously being hindered in Rangpur agriculture region this year as a drought like situation has been prevailing in the region for the last three weeks.According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) Rangpur official sources, this year...
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Work on development projects in SCC going on at a snail’s pace
SYLHET, Sept 09: Some large development schemes have been going on in the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) area for the last several months. These include road widening, recovering canals and drains, development of bus terminal and dumping ground. Besides, works on a scheme for resetting the underground electricity line in...
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Egg, milk production insufficient in Cumilla Sadar upazila
CUMILLA, Sept 09: Meat production has increased in Cumilla Sadar upazila, but the production of milk and egg cannot meet the local demand, a report by the upazila animal resources office said this on Monday.The office sources said the population in six unions under Sadar upazila is 4, 56,191. Broiler...
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Training course on mushroom farming held in Magura
MAGURA, Sept 09: ASA arranged a training course on mushroom cultivation in the district on Monday. National Mushroom Development Institute Deputy Director Nirod Chandra Sarker attended the event as the chief guest.Magura DAE Deputy Director Zahidul Amin and Magura Regional Spice Research Center Senior Scientific Officer Dr Moniruzzman were the...
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