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Fake fertilisers infuriate farmers in Rangpur

97 bags of fake granular pesticides were found in Gangachra of Rangpur, but the administration did not take any action. These granular insecticides made by mixing color with stone powder have been lying in the Gajghanta Union Parishad for the last 10 days. Locals complain that some unscrupulous fert...

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Roadwork in Rangpur not done even in four years

Road widening and renovation work  in Roumari Upazila started about four years ago. But due to the negligence of the contractor, the work has not been completed yet. As a result, more than three lakh people of Rajibpur and Roumari upazilas have been suffering for a long time.  The hig...

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Sand lifting rampant in Rangpur, risk of erosion increases

Various areas of Gangachra Upazila in Rangpur have now turned into illigal sand lifting zones. The banks of the rivers are now occupied by the influential who are hoarding sand there. An influential syndicate is illegally extracting millions of Tk worth of sand from Teesta and Ghaghat Rivers every d...

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Unpaved roads in Taraganj in sorry state, people suffer

Local residents described the suffering as the only unpaved road in Taraganj upazila disappeared under the river. Because of that road, more than 25 thousand people of Dangarpara, Bherapara, Baradangapara, Shailbari, Doalipara, Nithupara, Madhurampur, Purbapara, Bhimpur, Baniapara, Barogharipara, Dh...

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Teacher shortage hampers academic environment in Shukurerhat college

Shukurerhat Degree College is suffering from shortage of teachers. The college education system has collapsed due to political conflict. Along with the development of infrastructure, the recruitment of teachers and staff is postponed for indefinite time. Education experts say that if the problem is ...

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Palichhara village celebrating victory of BD Women Football Team

Palichhra village of Sadyapuskarni Union of Rangpur is floating with happiness as Bangladesh beat Nepal 3-1 on Nepali ground. Bangladesh beat India 3-0 with a pair of goals by Sirat Jahan Swapna, a girl from this village. Swapna gave a goal against Pakistan. After 12 minutes of scoring a goal to Bhu...

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Rice prices rise in Rangpur, buyers suffer

Rangpur plays an important role in paddy and rice production. The price of rice has increased abnormally in this area known as granary. Recently, the price of rice has increased by Tk 10 to Tk 15 per kg depending on the type of rice. Although there are thousands of 1 mound sacks of rice in the wareh...

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WOW festival held in Rangpur

The vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University of Rangpur Dr Sarifa Salwa Dina called on women to shine in their own light. She made this call while inaugurating the Women of the World-WOW Festival at the university's Independence Memorial Ground on Thursday. She said, we cannot hope that anyone...

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Special prayers in Rangpur seeking rain

Even in the full monsoon season, there is no rain in Rangpur. It has been experiencing a severe drought for several days. As the temperature fluctuates between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, the fields are drying up due to intense heat. The life of the people here has become overheated in the summe...

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Cases of fever, cold among Rangpur people rise due to hostile weather

There has been seen a sudden increase in fever, cold and cough due to hostile weather. In such a situation the pressure of patients is increasing in hospitals, along with the demand for essential medicines is also increasing. Doctors say, not only the coronavirus, but also the heat is beginning...

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Drought in Rangpur disrupts paddy cultivation, farmers in despair

The main crop of Rangpur region, Aman paddy, has been affected by severe drought. Farmers are in dire straits over the planting of Aman paddy due to the ongoing drought as they have not been able to recover from the floods this year. Due to insufficient rainfall in the season full of Aman paddy cult...

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Intense heat scorches Rangpur

Rangpur is burning in intense heat. Public life has become miserable in the scorching sun and heat. The people are frustrated due to the fragile state of electricity. Due to this, the price of hand fan has also increased in the city. The maximum temperature in Rangpur was 36.2 degrees Celsius on Wed...

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Rangpur rawhide traders blame syndicate for dull business

Two days have passed since the Eid al-Azha. Tannery owners have not yet come to Rangpur to buy leather. As a result, traders are sitting with their hands folded with the skins of about 30,000 cows and goats. If the tannery owners' syndicate is not broken, they are afraid of losing their capital....

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Rangpur traders won’t buy hide due to lack of funds

There is no cash from leather traders in Rangpur. There is no possibility of getting a loan from a bank. About Tk 200 crore is due in arrears in tanneries in different parts of the country including Dhaka. About two thousand leather are sitting idle not being able to buy leather this time due to lac...

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Rivers in Rangpur swell, flood imminent

Rangpur is in danger of flooding again due to the flash flood in Indian mountain ranges. The Center for Flood Forecasting and Warning said that the first phase of the flood will though reduced, the second phase will be more devastating. As a result, the residents of the lowlands, chars and islands a...

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‘Haribhanga’ mango sale gains momentum in Rangpur

Although it was not officially inaugurated, the sale for the popular ‘haribhanga’ mangoes of Rangpur starts in the recent mornings with enthusiasm and great momentum in the gardens. According to the date given by the district administration, the marketing of this mango has officially sta...

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Flood situation worsens in Rangpur

The Indian side of Teesta river has issued a red signal on Tuesday. At 12 noon on Monday, at the country's largest irrigation project Teesta Barrage point, the river water flowed over the danger level (52.60) 28 cm. Meanwhile, at 8 am Indian time, the water is flowing over 3 cm after crossing th...

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Fruit fair up and running in Rangpur

Fruit fairs and agricultural fairs are being held in Rangpur with the theme of 'year-round fruit cultivation, money comes from both'. Deputy Commissioner Asif Ahsan inaugurated the three-day fair on Thursday afternoon at the initiative of District Administration and Agriculture Extension Dep...

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People leave homes, take shelter on dykes

The water of Teesta river in the northern district is flowing over the danger line due to heavy rains and upstream slope. At 8 am on Friday, the country's largest irrigation project Teesta Barrage point, the river water flowed above the danger level (52.60) 14 cm. Water Development Board Dalia E...

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Bumper yield of mango in Rangpur, sale starts from June 15

Rangpur, once famous for its tobacco farming, is now slowly becoming famous for its signature mango verities. Local farmers are expecting to sell mangoes worth Tk 200 crore this year. The desired variants of mangoes will be officially being sold from June 15. The date has been fixed by the district ...