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No country for bauls

Bauls in the western part of the country continue to live in constant threat of attacks and humiliation as the attackers enjoy complete impunity.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Islamic University halls run by BCL diktat

Islamic University halls run by BCL diktat

It’s the Chhatra League leaders, not the university or the hall administration, who are running the show at the dorms of Islamic University.
26 February 2023, 01:20 AM
26 February 2023, 01:20 AM
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Carew made 21% more in alcohol sales between Jul-Dec '22 compared to year before

The lone state-owned alcohol manufacturer, Carew & Company Bangladesh, has earned about Tk 233 crore in sales in six months from July to December 2022 which is said to be 21 percent higher in comparison to the same period the year before.
24 January 2023, 10:17 AM
24 January 2023, 10:17 AM
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Betel leaf cultivation creeping up as exports expand

Betel leaf grown in Kushtia is not only popular across Bangladesh, but also beyond the country’s borders with increasing exports in the last several years encouraging more farmers to cultivate the crop.
20 December 2022, 02:30 AM
20 December 2022, 02:30 AM
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Carew sees record sales in FY22

The 84-year-old Carew & Co (Bangladesh) Limited, a state-owned distillery located in the Darshana area of Chuadanga’s Damurhuda upazila, registered record sales in fiscal 2021-22 thanks to increased demand for its distillery products.
21 August 2022, 04:00 AM
21 August 2022, 04:00 AM
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Amla: A swimmers’ village without a swimming pool

Amla is a small and tranquil village, akin to many other villages in the country, situated twenty-two kilometres away from the south-western Kushtia district.
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi Begging in Madinah

Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim arrested for “begging” owns land, lost hands “while making bomb”

The story of Matiar Rahman, who was arrested by Saudi police for “begging” in Madinah, has already gone viral on social media. While investigating Matiar’s background, a great deal of information has come to light.
28 June 2022, 07:11 AM
28 June 2022, 07:11 AM
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Sugarcane shortage a concern for Carew

Carew & Co (Bangladesh) Ltd, the country’s sole state-owned distillery, could face a shortage of sugar as sugarcane threshing at its mill in Chuadanga hit an all-time low this season.
19 April 2022, 18:00 PM
19 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Jamaat man held in Chuadanga

Police yesterday arrested an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami for his alleged involvement in Sunday's attack on a Chuadanga baul akhra (den) that left four bauls, including two women, seriously injured.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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School for farmers

Twice a week, they go to these schools and learn about farming. Once they graduate, they do the same task -- toiling in fields -- but in a smarter way.
27 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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SI closed for bribery

A sub-inspector (SI) of Magura police was closed to the district police lines in connection with arresting four innocent people and releasing them after taking bribes from them during the recent countrywide special drive against militants by police.
20 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Schoolteacher 'raped' by headmaster

A simple act of trust has turned out to be a nightmare for a 24-year-old part-time school teacher of Meherpur's Mujibnagar upazila.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM
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Int'l dance day observed in Meherpur

Meherpur Shilpakala Academy observed International Dance Day 2016 on Friday, through colourful programmes. Marking the
30 April 2016, 18:00 PM
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Wheat blast affects 15,500 hectares of land in 5 dists

Around 15,500 hectares of wheat fields have been infected with blast disease in south-western districts of Kushtia, Meherpur,
13 April 2016, 18:00 PM
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Bridge turns risky due to lack of renovation

A large number of buses, trucks and other vehicles regularly use a risky bridge across the Mathabhanga River on Damurhuda-Dewly road
7 April 2016, 18:00 PM
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World Theatre Day observed in Kushtia

World Theatre Day 2016 was observed in Kushtia on Sunday, through a few events. Eight cultural organisations, along with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation organised the programme at Bijoy Ullash Chattar of Kushtia municipality in the evening.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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Three day Lalon Smaran Utshab ends

The three-day long Lalon Smaran Utsab (memorial festival) popularly known as Dol Utsab, ended at Chheuria Lalon Akhra in Kushtia on Friday night, with a humble call to protect the authenticity of the bard's songs as it is deviating day by day from its original tunes.
26 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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Work on Kushtia bypass starts after 22 years

Construction work on the long-desired Kushtia town bypass has finally commenced after 22 years of waiting. The 6.60-km road will
22 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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Onion yield too low in Meherpur

Onion farmers in Meherpur district are worried due to serious production fall this season.
22 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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83rd Baul festival ends in Chuadanga

The 83th Baul festival and Baul gathering ended at Sarishadanga village in sadar upazila of Chuadanga district this week.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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'Wheat blast' threatens yield

Wheat blast disease has become a serious threat to grain quality and yield, incurring losses to the farmers in six southwestern districts.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Outlaws active again in four SW districts

Cadres of outlawed parties killed at least 14 people since January 1 in Kushtia, Jhenidah, Meherpur and Chuadanga districts.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Bottle gourd

Bottle gourd farming boon for Meherpur farmers

Hundreds of farmers in Meherpur are happy to make good profit by farming bottle gourd this year. Due to favourable weather, low labour cost and high demand, farming of the popular item is increasing day by day in the district.
17 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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Earth lifting makes dyke vulnerable to collapse

Unabated earth lifting along the embankment built to protect around 15 villages from river erosion is making the dykes in Kumarkhali
28 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Bangladesh’s ruling party MP, his supporters swoop on cops

Police yesterday filed a case against 30 people over Thursday night's attack on Chuadanga Sadar Police Station.
4 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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X-ray service suspended due to shortage of films

The X-ray service at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital has remained suspended for one and a half months due to shortage
14 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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35 drug traders return to normal life in Meherpur

Thirty-five drug peddlers of bordering Gangni upazila of Meherpur district on Tuesday returned to normal life and promised that they
26 August 2015, 18:00 PM
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Three die of dirrhoea,345 hospitalised in Meherpur

As many as 345 diarrhoea patients have been admitted to Meherpur General Hospital in last three days, as diarrhoea situation has taken an alarming turn in Meherpur district.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

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