BSS : A high-yielding, biofortified zinc and iron- enriched lentil variety ‘BARI Masur- 8’ is being promoted in the region, including its vast Barind tract, to meet up the gradually mounting demands of pulse. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Swiss-based foundation, are working to promote the lentil variety through financial and technical support. BARI and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) are also working to expedite the field level activities related to...
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Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent : A tragic fire broke out in the home of Afzal Hossain in Charmirkamari Mathalpara village, Ishwardi, on Wednesday morning around 8:30 AM, resulting from a short circuit while boiling eggs in an electric jug. The devastating blaze left the entire family with severe burns, and they estimate the loss at approximately Tk 30 lakh. This incident underscores the dangers of electrical appliances when used near gas stoves, highlighting the urgent need for safety awareness in households....
Bagerhat Correspondent : Some 12 drowning fishermen were rescued by the Indian fishermen from the Bay of Bengal in Indian Territory and one of them (fisherman) named Ibrahim (38) is still missing. Now the rescued fishermen are staying under the custody of Patharprotima PS under Kakdwip area in Indian, according to a delayed report received here through the newsmen of Rayenda, the Upazila Headquarters of Sharankhola in Bagerhat district. Joykrisna Haldar, Secretary of the West Bengal Fishermen Association disclosed the...
Chattogram Bureau : The pre-announced ‘Open House Day’ was held at the Chattogram Metropolitan Police conference room in Dampara. CMP Commissioner Hasib Aziz listened to the speech of 84 service aspirants during this long time. He ordered the officials to take immediate action after hearing the various complaints and problems of the service aspirants. Out of 84 service seekers, 32 expressed their satisfaction in getting immediate solutions to their various problems. The rest of the service aspirants presented proposals on...
Chattagram Bureau : Finally, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yahya Akhtarhas been appointed as...
Sylhet Bureau : Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has appointed...
Chattagram Bureau : AF Hasan Arif, Land Adviser to the interim government, said that every official should be very honest and sincere to deliver all kinds of government services related to land to the people’s doorsteps. Hassle-free service should be provided to the customer in the shortest possible time without any delay. He said these things while inspecting the office of Kattali Circle Land in Chattagram city on Sunday (September 15). At the end of the e-enrollment process, he handed...
Staff Reporter : Veteran Freedom Fighter Vikas Ranjan Dey, a beloved member of the Jashore community, died on Sunday (September 15). He was 81 years and 8 months. Vikas Ranjan Dey was born on January 15, 1943, in Bakchar Schoolpara, Jashore, where he spent his life as a devoted father, husband, and patriotic son of the soil. He played a crucial role in the Liberation War of 1971, earning the esteemed title of Freedom Fighter. His commitment to the nation...
Selim Reza from Sirajganj : At least 70 meters stretch of River...
Gouripur (Mymensingh) Correspondent : ‘The Birangana Sakhina (BS) Silver Pen Award was handed over to noted film actor Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal for his contribution to the cultural arena from the BS Pen Award Electoral Committee of Gouripur (Mymensingh). The actor received the award and certificate from Mohammad Raihan Uddin Sarkar, the founder and General Secretary of the Electoral Committee for Birangana Sakhina Silver Pen Award, at his residence ( Banani of the capital city) in Dhaka Saturday (September 14)...