Desk Report: A good number of farmers in Shibganj, Sherpur, Shajahanpur, Sariakanndi, Sonatola and Dhunot upazilas of the district are taking preparation for the cultivation of early winter cauliflowers, reports Financial Express. Growers’ sources said they have started growing the winter delicacy with the expectation to harvest it from the first week of November. The…
UNB, Mymensingh The upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Trishal was killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Boilor in the upazila on Tuesday afternoon. Officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station M Moniruzzaman said the accident took place as a bus hit the motorcycle of UNO Rashedul Islam, 37, from behind around 5:45pm while he…
BDnews24: New Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi wants to support the growth of agro-based products from various parts of Bangladesh. He was speaking at a media briefing at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Tuesday, a day before the opening of the 24th annual Dhaka International Trade Fair. “I just took office. But I have some ideas. I…
BSS David Warner has hit out at “derogatory and vulgar” taunts from New Zealand fans during their recent tour while making clear Australia will not be toning down their on-field aggression. Australia sealed a 2-0 series victory over New Zealand to reach the top Test ranking on Wednesday in Christchurch in a match marred by…
Marilyn Thipthorpe An accomplished pastry chef, owner of The Flourist and an extremely gifted artist with her own label- Pretty Shitty Art, Saria Saguaro Ahmed sat down for a rendezvous with the Our Time team. When asked how well she takes criticism for her art work she says that “just because you’re criticized doesn’t mean…
Sofian Khan The Chairman of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced that power tariffs will be increased by 5.3% or Tk. 0.35 per unit. The regulatory body of BERC announced this decision at 3 pm on Thursday suggesting the new price may take effect from December. Left parties (The Communist Party of Bangladesh, Socialist Party…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Bangladesh umpire Tanvir Ahmed, who wrongly no-balled West Indies pacer Oshane Thomas twice in the fourth over of the third and final T20I has admitted that he made a mistake owing to his inexperience, reports The Daily Star. “In terms of a no-ball, there is always the issue of the foot…
UNB: Though the traditional markets still remain the key source of charm for cattle collection, digital platforms, like previous four years, bring greater comfort to consumers in buying their sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. There are growing numbers of consumers who prefer buying sacrificial animals through online portals to avoid hassles in traditional cattle…
Sayeed Muhammad: At least three examinees committed suicide in separate incidents at Thakurgaon, Brahmanbaria and Tangail for failing in this year’s SSC exam. The deceased are Farazul Islam, 17, son of Sirajul Islam of Gulpara village in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, Halima Aktar Moni, 17, daughter of Ayesha Aktar of Chandola village in Brahmanpara upazila in Cumilla,…