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Mustard farmers expect bumper harvest at Dhamoirhat

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DHAMOIRHAT, NAOGAON, Jan 30: The border-adjacent fields of Dhamoirhat Upazila in Naogaon have turned vibrant yellow as mustard crops bloom, bringing optimism to local farmers. Favourable weather conditions and the use of high-yield seeds have created expectations of a bumper harvest this season. Farmers hope that, if prices remain stable like last year, they will earn ...

Pabna-3: Three siblings split over BNP candidate

Big brother on Truck, younger brother on Horse, sister backs Paddy Sheaf

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Pabna-3: Three siblings split over BNP candidate

CHATMOHAR, PABNA, Jan 30: In Pabna-3 (Chatmohar-Bhangura-Faridpur), politics has taken a dramatic turn as three siblings stand divided over the BNP candidate. The party has nominated central Krishak Dal President, Agriculturist Hasan Zafir Tuhin, with the Paddy Sheaf symbol. But within one family, three brothers and sisters have taken three different paths.They are the children ...

18 BNP leaders expelled in Noakhali

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NOAKHALI, Jan 30: Eighteen BNP leaders and activists, including Senbagh Upazila BNP Joint Convener Jahangir Hossain Chowdhury and Dr Nazrul Islam Faruk, have been expelled for conducting electioneering in favour of independent (rebel) candidate Kazi Mofizur Rahman in Noakhali-2 (covering Senbagh and part of Sonaimuri).District BNP Convener Mahbub Alamgir Alo confirmed the expulsions around 4:30pm ...

Rangpur awaits Tarique's return after 30 years

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RANGPUR, Jan 29: After nearly three decades, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit Rangpur, creating a festive atmosphere across the divisional city and its surrounding areas.Preparations for the rally, scheduled for Friday at Rangpur Central Eidgah Ground, have been completed within a single day to ensure its success, according to a press conference ...

Handicrafts by persons with disabilities go abroad

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KHULNA, Jan 29: Handicrafts produced by persons with disabilities in different parts of southwestern Bangladesh are now being exported abroad, marking a remarkable transformation from dependence to economic contribution.Tofi Khatun, 30, a woman with disabilities from Shimulia Village under Shimulia Union of Jashore District, is one such example. She lost the use of one leg due ...

Drugs, weapons recovered, 3 held in Pirojpur

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PIROJPUR, Jan 29: In a joint operation early Thursday morning, police and members of the Mathbaria Army Camp recovered illegal drugs and locally-made weapons, arresting three individuals.Acting on military intelligence, a team from the Mathbaria camp, led by Major Mostafa Kamal, conducted a raid in the Tuskhali area of the upazila. The operation resulted in ...

'Meet the Young Leaders' event held in Feni

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FENI, Jan 29: Feni hosted a day-long 'Meet the Young Leaders' event on Wednesday at the Bhasha Shahid Salam Community Centre, organised by Feni district Jubo Dal Convener Nasir Uddin Khondkar. The programme aimed to inspire young leaders, promote merit-based politics, and encourage active participation in student and youth leadership.The event featured essay presentations, documentary screenings, ...

Consumers frustrated as meter crisis deepens at Dhobaura

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DHOBAURA, MYMENSINGH, Jan 29: A growing crisis over residential and commercial electricity meters has left consumers in Dhobaura facing months of delays, sparking allegations of mismanagement and irregularities at the local zonal office.Residents complain that despite submitting applications online with all required documents, their requests are often cancelled unless extra payments are made. Many allege that ...

B Unit admission test results published at RU

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RAJSHAHI, Jan 29: The results of the B Unit admission test for the undergraduate programmes for the 2025-2026 academic year at Rajshahi University (RU) were published on Wednesday. The B Unit comprises six departments under the Faculty of Business Studies and the Institute of Business Administration. Candidates can view their results on their dashboard by logging ...

Illegal soil removal from Sonai puts ecology at risk

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BRAHMANBARIA, Jan 29: Illegal extraction and sale of soil from the banks of the Sonai River in Bijoynagar Upazila of the district has allegedly caused concern among local farmers, with questions raised over the role of the administration.According to residents, the Sonai River underwent extensive dredging in the 2020-21 fiscal year at a cost of ...