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BKB disburses Tk 1,110cr loan in Barishal Region

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, Aug 18: In order to boost the agriculture economy in Barishal Region, the Bangladesh Agriculture Bank (BKB) has disbursed a crop loan of about Tk 1,110 crore. This loan was credited in the just concluded financial year (FY) 2023-'24. The loan is about 90 per cent of the targeted amount of the agriculture loan. Amid wave ...

Occupying water bodies threatens fish habitats

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, Aug 8: Occupying water bodies including marshes, ponds and canals in the southern region is threatening fish habitats.According to opinions of fisheries experts, it is a great threat for the fisheries sector.Despite that, more or less fishes are cultivated in 54.56 lakh hectares of water bodies in the region including about 4,27,000 ponds, 667 ...

Fish output in S region double despite natural disasters

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, Aug 4: Despite fighting against natural disasters, the fish production in the southern (S) region of the country has been almost double in recent times.Barishal region is surplus of milk, egg and meat. This region is prone to frequent natural disaster. Also manpower shortage in the Department of Fisheries (DoF) is a big barrier to ...

65pc of teachers posts at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital vacant

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, July 7: Over 65 per cent of teachers positions have been lying vacant in Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH) since long, hampering treatment activities seriously.According to sources at the SBMCH, due to this, the treatment system of the medical is set to nosedive.At present, only 151 teachers are working in the college against ...

Remal impact: Tk 1cr rice damaged in Barishal

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, June 1: At least, 35 rice warehouses became submerged due to Remal impact in the district.Each warehouse witnessed bulging of one metric ton (MT) to ten MT of varieties of rice. According to primary estimate of warehouse levels, the damage will be worth about Tk 1 crore. These warehouses are located at Line Road ...

Fierce heat jeopardises life in Barishal

Ismail Hossain Negaban

BARISHAL, Apr 17: The fierce heat of the sun has jeopardised normal life in the district, affecting Boro cultivation and causing a concern of Hilsa migration to deep sea from inland and coastal rivers. Sufferings of general people including children and adults are continuing to mount up. Their health risks are also increasing gradually as ...