Sylhet low-lying areas brace for flash flood
Heavy to very heavy rainfall could trigger flash floods in the low-lying areas of Sylhet, Habiganj, and Moulvibazar districts starting on April 30 (Thursday)Thursday, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has warned, according to bdnews24.com.The state-run agency issued a three-day alert on Monday, attributing the potential inundation to upstream...
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Maheshkhali betel leaf enjoys global acclaim
OUR CORRESPONDENTCOX'S BAZAR, Apr 27: The famed sweet betel leaf of Maheshkhali, Bangladesh's only hilly island, is gaining recognition beyond national borders, but local farmers say they are struggling to secure fair prices locally due to weak marketing system and lack of government support.Known for its distinct taste, aroma and...
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Crocodile caught in fishing gear sparks curiosity in Faridpur
FARIDPUR, Apr 27 (UNB): A crocodile was caught in fishermen's gear in the Padma River in Charbhadrasan upazila of Faridpur early Monday, drawing a large crowd to the riverbank.Fishermen said the crocodile became entangled in a fishing hook near Gopalpur ghat while they were fishing as usual in the early...
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Speech-impaired man held for allegedly killing mother
NATORE, Apr 27 (UNB): Police detained a speech-impaired man over the alleged killing of his mother in Natore's Mallikhati Ghoshpara area on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Shahida Begum, wife of the late Shariful Huda.Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadar Police Station Munsur Rahman said Shahida had been living with her...
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