Rajshahi's clean air legacy fades as pollution levels soar

RAJSHAHI, Oct 23: Once lauded as the country's "cleanest and greenest city," Rajshahi is now choking on dust and smog. Once celebrated for earning international recognition for clean air in 2016, the city's air quality has deteriorated to alarming levels-often surpassing even Dhaka's pollution metrics.According to data from the Department...

Malta cultivation brings success to Chuadanga farmers

BENAPOLE, Oct 23: After guava cultivation on nine bighas of land failed to bring the desired profit for Sajal Hossain, growing malta since 2014 enabled him to steadily grow his income as well as the size of his orchard.The first couple of years brought little return, but now, Sajal, a...