Erosion threat lurks on Paturia ferry terminal in next monsoon
MANIKGANJ, Apr 18: Despite severe erosion onslaughts during last monsoon, no permanent solution has been taken yet keeping Paturia ferry terminal and surrounding areas at risks once again with the next rainy season upcoming.The Paturia-Daulatdia river route remains a vital transport link for people and goods traveling between the capital...
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Tk 291.9m Boro paddy damaged by rain, runoff in Sylhet region
OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, Apr 18: Reaping of early-variety Boro paddy has started in some areas of Sylhet; while farmers in most of the areas of the region would have to wait for a week or two for the full-swing harvest to begin as the stagnant water is yet to fully recede....
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Chandpur farmers sceptical about fair price of potato
OUR CORRESPONDENT CHANDPUR, Apr 18: All eight upazilas of Chandpur district, including Kachua and Matlab Dakhshin, have seen a bumper yield of potato this season; yet the farmers are sceptical about getting fair price of their produce.They think this time too the deserving price of potato may dodge them.According to...
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Solar irrigation saves 7.5m litres of diesel in Rangpur amid fuel uncertainty
RANGPUR, Apr 18 (UNB): Amid global energy market volatility triggered by the Iran-Israel-US tensions and concerns over fuel supply Bangladesh's agriculture sector is feeling the strain particularly during the irrigation season, when diesel-dependent farmers face rising costs and uncertainty.Against this backdrop, solar-powered irrigation is emerging as a beacon of hope...
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G9 banana brings hefty profit to Gopalganj farmers
GOPALGANJ, April 18: Interest to cultivate high-yielding G9 banana has been rising by the day among the farmers in Muksudpur and Kashiani upazilas of Gopalganj as the variety has been bringing them good profit.G9 banana stands out from other varities as it produces 16-17 hands per tree, whereas common varities,...
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