Spurious seeds, fertilisers sweep N-region markets
December 22, 2011
Low-quality Boro seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides have flooded the markets in 16 districts of northern region, cheating the farmers. As a consequence, hundreds of acres of fertile lands are losing fertility due to use of adulterated fertilisers and pesticides, farmers claimed.
‘Combat effects of climate change’
December 22, 2011
Acceleration of movement at community, state and international level is essential to combat the adverse effects of climate change. Alongside combating disaster, coordinated efforts should be taken to resolve the economic and food crisis, says a press release.
Dense fog damaging boro seedlings
December 22, 2011
The ongoing cold wave and foggy weather is causing damage to boro seedbeds, much to the worry of farmers in the district.
Unusually low price of aman frustrates Patuakhali farmers
December 21, 2011
Unusually low market price of aman paddy at the beginning of harvesting period frustrates farmers of the district.
Kids attend classes under tree as school building too risky
December 21, 2011
Over 150 students of Chaigari Gobindapur Registered Primary School in Sadullapur upazila under the district attend classes under trees as the schoolhouse has turned too risky.
Shelter home for cold-hit children demanded
December 20, 2011
Shelter home for cold-hit children demanded
December 20, 2011
Kids of 2 more schools spend joyful day
December 20, 2011
Young learners spent a joyful day as they took part in amusing interactions in English language fairs held at two schools in Rangamati and Mymensingh districts yesterday.
Arrests follow Sunday’s incidents in districts
December 20, 2011
Police yesterday detained 66 leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in connection with Sunday’s clashes in different districts and during their countrywide demonstrations yesterday in protest against what the agitators said ‘government’s repression and police attack’ on opposition men.
Favourite fish now becoming a matter of fear in Rangpur
December 19, 2011
Fish is no longer a favourite item for many families in Rangpur district, as sale of formalin-treated fish has become an out of control practice in the local markets, endangering public health.