52,652 hectares of land come under veg cultivation in Sylhet region
SYLHET, Jan 14: Around 52,652 hectares of land have been brought under the farming of varieties of vegetable in Sylhet division during the ongoing winter season. The crops include gourd, sweet gourd, radish, bean, tomato, cucumber, red vegetable, potato, pumpkin, cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, etc.Cultivation of winter vegetable in the region...
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Farmers in Rangpur char areas show interest in growing sweet potato
RANGPUR, Jan 14: The farmers of different char areas under the district are showing their interest in the cultivation of sweet potato for the high demand and profit.Low production cost and easy cultivation process made the growers eager in its cultivation and for this reason its cultivation has increased considerably...
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Khulna DLS implementing Tk 2.65 billion Bull Calf Rearing project
KHULNA, Jan 14: The Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Khulna, is implementing the 'Bull Calf Rearing Unit Cum Mini-Lab' project in the divisional town at a cost of Tk 2.65 billion.After the completion of all the process, land acquisition programme and master plan of the project has recently been started....
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Late blight disease worries Nilphamari, Joypurhat cultivators
NILPHAMARI, Jan 14: Late blight disease has broken out in most of the potato field in the district. In this disease the leaves of the potato plants turn twisted and become weak and die consequently.Sources said cold wave coupled with dense fog is the main cause of the disease.Cold wave...
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RDA to construct Bangabandhu Square soon
RAJSHAHI, Jan 14: 'Bangabandhu Square' will be constructed at a cost of Tk 592.8 million at Talamari crossing in the city.Sources informed Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) will implement the project as soon as possible. The meeting of the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday last approved the...
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Speakers focus on promoting less-water consuming crops in Barind region
RAJSHAHI, Jan 14 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion on Sunday laid emphasis on the need for promoting less-water consuming crops in Barind areas to lessen the gradually mounting pressure on groundwater. They viewed substantial and sustainable promotion of less-water consuming crops could be the effective means of achieving Sustainable Development...
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A peasant takes care of his bottle gourd field
A peasant takes care of his bottle gourd field in Shibganj upazila of Bogra district on Sunday. — FE Photo
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A potter makes earthen pots of different shapes
JOYPURHAT: A potter makes earthen pots of different shapes in Kashira village under Akkelpur upazila on Sunday. — FE Photo
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A farmhand sprinkles fertiliser
RANGPUR: A farmhand sprinkles fertiliser on a piece of land on Sunday. — Focus Bangla
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