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River erosion leaves thousands destitute in North

WDB says no funds for protection Staff Correspondent: Kurigram, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur districts are facing severe river erosion that has left thousands of families homeless, while authorities admit they lack

Proposed Rabindra Univ campus in Chalan Beel: Environmentalists urge alternative sites

Staff Correspondent: The permanent campus for Rabindra University in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj can be built in another part of Shahjadpur, even by acquiring land if necessary, instead of Ecnec-approved Chalan Beel

Promotion of nature-friendly fish farming in Rajshahi stressed

Rajshahi Correspondent: Instead of only promoting commercial fish farming, emphasis should be given on motivating the farmers towards farming nature-friendly fishes for the greater interests of maintaining ecological balance. In

700 homeless families get relief in C’nawabganj

C’nawabganj Correspondent: Shibganj Upazila Administration on Monday distributed relief among 700 homeless families of flood-affected areas under the upazila Relief distribution and healthcare were provided to the people of Kadamtala

Jute sticks now a lucrative byproduct for Pabna farmers

Pabna Correspondent: Jute farmers in Pabna have made a substantial amount of income additionally from jute sticks this year apart from jute fibre. Once upon a time, jute sticks were

Theft strikes newly inaugurated Mawlana Bhashani Bridge twice in three days

Kurigram Correspondent: Just days after its inauguration, the newly built Mawlana Bhashani Bridge over the Teesta River has been targeted by thieves twice, leaving the vital link between Chilmari in