Pumpkin cultivation has brought fortune to over 15,000 extremely poor families, mostly erosion victims, living in remote sandy-barren charlands in greater Rangpur in recent years, official and NGO sources said.
Month: June 2013
Low paddy price worries Dinajpur farmers
The farmers of the district were in an upbeat mood with the bountiful production of Boro paddy this time, but its low price, caused by the delay in launching the government’s procurement drive, has robbed of their delight.
3 macaws among 15 birds seized in Jessore
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 15 birds, including three blue gold macaws, at Malanchi on the Benapole-Jessore road on Monday.
Imam killed in Sylhet road crash
An imam was killed as a truck ran over him on the Sylhet-Dhaka Highway at Rashidpur intersection in Biswanath upazila of the district on Monday.
Interns go on indefinite strike at FMCH
The interns at Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH) went on an indefinite strike on Monday demanding payment of their outstanding salary of May.
Youth found dead in Bogra
Police recovered decapitated body of a young man from Sekher Kola Paulpara village in sadar upazila on Monday.
Lawyer suspended for misconduct with judge
A lawyer of a court in Jessore was suspended on Monday for behaving offensively towards a judge during a case hearing.
Murder accused held within 12 hrs of escape
Police managed to arrest an accused in a murder case from Tanbazar Rallybagan of the district town, 12 hours after he escaped from custody.
People suffer for lack of a bridge in Roumari
More than one lakh people have been suffering badly in absence of a bridge at Jhagrarchar point in Roumari-Dantvanga Road at Roumari upazila in Kurigram district.
Polls as per parliamentary system elsewhere: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday reiterated that the next general election in the country will be held as per the system which is followed by major developed nations of parliamentary democracy, including the United Kingdom.
BCB suspends Ashraful from all forms of cricket
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to keep Mohammad Ashraful away from all forms of cricket as he confessed to the BCB president about his involvement in the match/spot fixing.
EC to deploy BGB in 4 city corporation polls
Election Commission (EC) decided to deploy Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel as ‘Striking Reserve Force’ in the upcoming four city corporation elections.
Ensure people’s right to vote in credible polls: Dr Akbar
Dr Akbar Ali Khan, a former advisor of caretaker government, on Tuesday said the citizens of the country will have to undergo serfdom unless their right to vote in an acceptable election is ensured.
Tarique no longer a political figure, says Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday said BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman is no longer a political figure as he is not holding any post since he quit politics signing a sworn statement.
9 Prime Bank officials quizzed
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has quizzed nine top officials of Prime Bank over the much-talked-about Bismillah Group loan scam.
Dhaka Joint Sessions judge faces contempt charge
The High Court on Tuesday issued rule asking a Dhaka lower court judge and another to explain by June 18 as to why contempt proceedings should not be drawn against them for flouting its order on a cheque bounce case.
Building collapse survivor Reshma joins Westin
The miraculous survivor of Rana Plaza collapse Reshma has been appointed as Public Area Ambassador of Five Star Hotel Westin.
World Environment Day today
The World Environment Day-2013 will be observed in the country on Wednesday as elsewhere across the globe with a focus on reducing food waste.
9 projects involving Tk 7,331 crore okayed
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved nine projects involving Tk 7,331 crore including construction of Bibiyana-III 400 megawatt combined cycle power plant project at a cost of Tk 3,358 crore.
Unrest hampers cross-border trade
The recent political unrests in Bangladesh have led to a bad year for border trade with Myanmar, according to local merchants.
Tk 900cr long-term govt investment for capital market
The government will invest Tk 900 crore in the capital market in an effort to boost it and will take the investment back with interest on a long-term basis, Dhaka Stocks Exchange (DSE) President M Rakibur Rahman said here on…
Imam killed in Sylhet road crash
An imam was killed as a truck ran over him on the Sylhet-Dhaka Highway at Rashidpur intersection in Biswanath upazila of the district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Badrul Islam, 25, son of late Kudrat Ullah, resident of…
Youth found dead in Bogra
Police recovered decapitated body of a young man from Sekher Kola Paulpara village in sadar upazila on Monday. The deceased was identified as Ramen Paul, 28, son of Dhirendranath, resident of the village. Sources said as Ramen did not return…
Lawyer suspended for misconduct with judge
A lawyer of a court in Jessore was suspended on Monday for behaving offensively towards a judge during a case hearing. Jessore Bar Association suspended lawyer Shakawat Hossain temporarily and issued a show-cause notice to him asking to know why…
BCL cadres beat up journos in RU
A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists of Rajshahi University (RU) unit severely beat up two journalists of the university on Monday. The injured two journalists were identified as Azibul Haque Partho, and Al-Amin Akash, RU correspondents…
Workshop on improving teaching standard ends
Participants at a 3-day long training workshop and seminar of religious teachers ended on Monday afternoon stressed on improving teaching standard for quality education. The programme was organised and funded by Caritas Barisal region under regional education commission of Chittagong…
Police Sergeant closed on MP’s complaint
The Superintendent of Police, Bogra, closed a police sergeant on the allegation of local Awami League lawmaker Abdul Mannan recently. Sources said that on the day a vehicle of a relative of the lawmaker was held for checking its papers…
Anti-tobacco rally held at Nandail
An anti-tobacco rally was held at Nandail Junction on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. Jointly organised by the Nandail Swajon Somabesh, Seba Foundation, NATAB and Nandail Homepathy Association the discussion meeting was presided over by Dr.…
12th South Asian Games in limbo
KATHMANDU: The 12th edition of the South Asian Games (SAG) is in limbo due to the prevailing uncertainty over its date and venue, leaving the sports fraternity in a state of dejection.
England sweat on bowlers’ fitness
England may have to re-think their Champions Trophy plans if they find themselves without injured pace bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn.