Siltation clogs 18 sluice gates
Siltation has clogged 18 sluice gates on three rivers -- the Harihar, Aparbhadra and Buribhadra -- along a stretch of 30 kilometres in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore.
1w ago
A decade-long misery
The field of Arshingripukuria Government Primary School in Chougachha upazila of Jashore has remained waterlogged for the last one decade in absence of a proper drainage system.
1m ago
Melting pitch poses risk
The scorching heat in Jashore has caused the pitch on several roads and highways to melt, posing risks for vehicles and pedestrians alike.
2m ago
Cashew nut farming in plain land
Although much of the cashew nut consumed in the country is cultivated in the hilly areas, a few are showing that it can be grown in the plain land.
3m ago
Bheem finds business in dried fish
Instead of trying his luck in other profession, Bheem Kumar turned to dried fish production and quickly changed his fortune.
4m ago
Apu’s medical study uncertain
Apu Das, who qualified for admission to MBBS course this year, is facing uncertainty about pursuing his dream to be a doctor for want of money.
4m ago
Pearl farming on rooftop: A college student's success story
A college student from Ektarpur village of Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila has been successfully cultivating pearls on the rooftop of his house
5m ago
Dense fog damages boro seedbeds
Dense fog amid winter has caused considerable damage to boro paddy seedbeds in different areas across Jashore region.
5m ago
March 2, 2017
Jujube offers good prospects to farmers
Cultivation of jujube, locally known as 'kul' or 'boroi' is on the rise in Jessore's Sharsha upazila, adjacent to the Indian border. With a history of dependable profits that have compared favourably with other crops in recent years, jujube orchards look set to continue to expand.
December 23, 2016
War hero but not in list
Rabiul Islam, locally known as Borno Mia, who fought against the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators during the
August 23, 2016
Jessore sees Tk 1cr worth of sales in a week till Aug 15
Flowers worth Tk 1 crore were sold at the largest Godkhali market in Jhikargachha of Jessore in only one week till August 15
August 18, 2016
Rainwater leaves 5 lakh marooned in Jessore
Around five lakh people of three upazilas and three municipalities around Bhabadah beel in Jessore were marooned as water from the beel submerged their homes, croplands, educational institutions, temples, mosques and roads after heavy rain.
April 13, 2016
300 pry schools in Jessore have no headmaster
The posts of headmaster at 300 government primary schools in Jessore district are vacant, disrupting academic and office work.
February 14, 2016
Wholesale flower sales double
Florists in Godkhali in Jessore have had cheerful days in the last few days as the sales of flowers went up ahead of
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