Vacationers crowd Sylhet tourist spots
SYLHET, Oct 16: People from different parts of the country crowded natural sites in Sylhet region on a four-day vacation for Durga Puja.Tour operators said more than 0.4 million (04 lakh) vacationers thronged the tourists spots in Sylhet region due to favourable weather.Amid a heavy rush of holidaymakers, many of...
Read more
Manikganj chili growers worried over low production due to drought
MANIKGANJ, Oct 16 (UNB): Amid the skyrocketing prices of daily essentials, including vegetables, in kitchen markets across the country, growers in Manikganj district are worried about counting huge losses due to low production of chili caused by extreme drought.The chilies of Harirampur and Shibalaya upazilas in the district are known...
Read more
Thrust on consuming safe food to ensure sound health
RAJSHAHI, Oct 16 (BSS): Intake of safe food can be the crucial means of maintaining sound health as unsafe dietary habits, particularly excessive consumption of trans fats and salt, are increasing the risk of hypertension related non-communicable diseases and deaths throughout the country.The risk of various non-communicable diseases including hypertension...
Read more
Man killed over land dispute in Shariatpur
SHARIATPUR, Oct 16 (BSS): A man was killed in a clash over a land-related dispute in Modhdho Siddha area in Damudya upazila of the district on Wednesdday.The deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam Majhi, 55, of the area.Local people said the incident occurred in the morning in the area. Slain...
Read more