GAIBANDHA: As Bangladesh recently started technically examining the commercial potential of mineral-rich sand found in the rivers of northern regions, the high-value minerals of Brahmaputra River's sand in Gaibandha would be a promising source of revenue if environment-friendly extraction process a

The much-talked-about Rahimpur irrigation pump in Zakiganj upazila of the district could not be yet put into operation on various grounds, especially objection from Indian authorities. Bangladesh Water Department Board (BWDB) installed the water pump 19 years ago to irrigate a vast tract of agricu

Firewood is being burnt indiscriminately in brickfields in the district in violation of the government's ban. The government has imposed a ban on the wood use in brick kilns as trees are being felled rampant, affecting ecological balance of the environment. Environmentalists said the burning of w

The boat makers of remote Chamordani village in Madhyanagar upazila did not suspend their job even during three phases of flood this year. Rather they, along with their aides had more business during the calamities as they have separate makeshift tin-shed structures to make boats, locally called '

PABNA, Jan 18: A 42-year-old farmer died of Nipah virus infection in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district on Wednesday night while he was undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences and Hospital in the capital. The deceased was identified as Khokon Malitha, son of former Ishward

CHATTOGRAM: After its United Nations status graduation in 2026, Bangladesh may lose most of the preferential trade benefits from countries and blocs of its main export destinations if the South Asian country's ease of doing business index not significantly improved by that time. Speakers expressed