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Dinajpur potatoes going abroad

Dinajpur Correspondent: Potatoes produced in Birganj of the district are being exported to different countries including Malaysia across the globe. Birganj Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Shariful Islam said in the

Sirajganj dwellers demand crossbar construction to prevent Jamuna erosion

Staff Reporter: Hundreds of agitating people from several villages of Songachha and Khokshabari unions in Sirajganj Sadar upazila on Saturday formed a human chain on the bank of Jamuna river

Manu Mia, who dug thousands of graves without pay, passes away

Kishoreganj Correspondent: The craftsman of the last address, Manu Mia, who dug more than 3,000 graves, is no more. He passed away this morning at his home in Itna upazila

Farmer electrocuted in Natore

Natore Correspondent: A farmer died from electrocution in Natore’s Gurudaspur upazila early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Nazir Islam, 45, a resident of Garila village under Debtoir union in

Bus strike withdrawn, services from Pabna to Dhaka resume

Pabna Correspondent: The indefinite bus strike on the Pabna-Dhaka route has been called off. Aminul Islam Babul, office secretary of the Pabna Motor Owners’ Group confirmed the matter on Saturday

Rice prices climb in Rajshahi while chicken, egg costs ease

Rajshahi Correspondent: In Rajshahi, the price of rice has increased for the second consecutive week, while the prices of chicken, eggs and fish have slightly decreased. Vegetable prices, however, remain