Groundwater level falling drastically in Barind tract

RAJSHAHI, Dec 23: The groundwater level in the Barind region of greater Rajshahi district is falling drastically due to indiscriminate extraction of water, mainly for irrigation purposes. On the other hand, random application of harmful insecticides in crop fields of the region is also posing a serious threat to public...

Three youths killed in Cumilla motorbike accident

CUMILLA, Dec 23 (BSS): Three youths were killed after their motorbike hit a roadside electric pole in Palpara area of Sadar upazila on Monday morning. The victims were Ahad Hossain, 29, son of Kauser Khalil, Minhajul, 27, son of late Monir Hossain, residents of Sadar upazila and Mohammed Emon, 26,...