Blood feuds over reclaimed river-eroded land to sink
Disputes over reclaimed river-eroded land--often deteriorating into blood feuds--are destined to drown as ownership is being determined through digital mapping. Officials say the government is set to draw Alluvion and Diluvian Line ( AD Line ) by applying state-of- the -art technology aiming to ensure sustainable river training and proper...
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Veggies, broiler chicken get dearer, onion prices decline last week
Prices of vegetables and chicken increased in the city's kitchen markets in the last week, According to trading sources. Meanwhile, the supply of locally-grown seed onion (murikata) increased last week, leading to a significant fall in its prices. Onions were available at Tk 50 per kg in some markets on...
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RU 'C' Unit admission test held
The admission test for the 'C' (Science) Unit of Rajshahi University (RU) under the 2024-25 academic session was held on Friday, marking a stiff competition, as an average of 82 candidates battled for each seat.The examination was conducted in two shifts- from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 3:00...
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Man lynched over theft allegations in Jashore
JASHORE, Jan 16 (UNB): A 35-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob over allegations of theft at Snikantanagar Bazar under Ramnagar Union in Jashore Sadar upazila early Friday.The deceased is Shamim, son of Chabdu. He was a resident of Baladanga village in Sadar upazila.According to police, Shamim allegedly...
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Weather (2026-01-17)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Chuadanga and it may continue.Light to moderate fog may occur at a few places over the country...
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