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Sweet potato cultivators expecting bumper output

JOYPURHAT, Dec 17: Due to favourable weather conditions and timely supply of necessary agri-input, sweet potato farmers are expecting a bumper output in the district.Experts said sweet potato is vitamin-A, C and mineral-enriched.It is also enriched with protein, carbohydrate, calcium, iron, carotene and vitamin B1 and B2. The Department of...

RHD implements Tk 33b projects in Rajshahi div

RAJSHAHI, Dec 17 (BSS): The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) implemented various infrastructure development schemes involving around Tk 33.03 billion (Tk 3,303.82 crore) in last ten years till June last in Rajshahi division."We have implemented diversified work like construction, reconstruction, development and maintenance of roads, highways and bridges in Rajshahi,...

Delay in formation of PICs affects work in Sunamganj

SYLHET, Dec 17: Work on the crop protection embankments couldn't be started in Sunamganj district due to delay in formation of project implementation committees (PICs) at the upazila level, officials said Monday. However, the Water Development Board (WDB) earlier set the date for starting the physical work on December 15...

Locals suffering a lot due to the bad shape of a bridge

Locals suffering a lot due to the bad shape of a bridge in Gourarang union under Sunamganj Sadar — FE Photo

Spinach farmers making a good profit in Sirajganj

SIRAJGANJ, Dec 17: A good number of farmers in the district are making a good profit this season.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) office sources, some 3,000 hectares of land have been brought under spinach cultivation in the area.Amir Hamja of Kazipur upazila said farmers here are growing...

Five die in Tangail, Kishoreganj road accidents

TANGAIL, Dec 17 (UNB): Two people were killed and four others injured when a bus rammed into a pick-up van at Pakutia in Ghatail upazila on Monday.The deceased were identified as Rezaul Karim Shyamol, 32, of Ghatail upazila and Kabir Hossain, 30, of Phulbaria upazila in Mymensingh district.The accident took...