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Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu

mango production in Natore Bangladesh 2026

Bumper mango yield rekindles hope among Natore farmers

13 May 2026, 10:06 AM
Mango economy worth over Tk 400 crore projected, up from Tk 350 crore last year
13 May 2026, 10:06 AM
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Small entrepreneurs struggling to go big

11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector accounts for 99 percent of the country’s industries, yet many businesses remain trapped by poor market linkages, limited modernisation, and inadequate industrial support.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bumper litchi harvest likely in Pabna

9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
In just two hours, 2000 litchis were sold. Fruit trader Md Nasir felt like he struck gold after selling his entire stock at the Indara Mor of Pabna town on Thursday afternoon.
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
litchi production in Pabna 2026

Bumper harvest expected as Pabna’s litchi season begins

8 May 2026, 10:15 AM
Agriculture officials project over 50,000 metric tons this year
8 May 2026, 10:15 AM
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Chalan Beel farmers rush to harvest as flood fears loom

5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Farmers of Chalan Beel in Singra upazila, Natore, are making their best effort to bring their crops home before monsoon waters submerge the marshland.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Nuclear fuel loading starts at Rooppur power plant

29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant officially began fuel loading into one of its two units yesterday afternoon, marking a historic moment in the nation’s energy sector.
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rooppur MD highlights safety measures, strict monitoring

28 April 2026, 15:08 PM
Its multiple independent safety layers ensure that if one system fails, others immediately take over, Dr Zahedul Hasan says
28 April 2026, 15:08 PM
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Elation, unease at Rooppur

28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
For residents of Rooppur, the nuclear power plant project was long seen as a pipe dream that remained unfulfilled for decades.
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Elation, unease at Rooppur

For residents of Rooppur, the nuclear power plant project was long seen as a pipe dream that remained unfulfilled for decades.
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant staff suspended

Rooppur set for fuel loading on April 28

The Rooppur nuclear power plant will finally begin operational activities with a fuel‑loading ceremony on April 28, marking the debut of unit-1 of the nuclear facility.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Rooppur Power Plant Nuclear Fuel Loading

Rooppur Nuclear Plant set for fuel loading on April 28

300MW from unit-1 expected to reach the grid by late July or early August
23 April 2026, 19:48 PM
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Bera Upazila in Pabna: Lone river ambulance lies non-operational for years

​For the residents of Char Pechakola, a shoal within the Jamuna river under Pabna’s Bera upazila, a medical emergency is more than just a health crisis; it is often a life-and-death struggle.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?

From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rain damage, oversupply cause sharp drop in onion prices

Onion farmers are facing mounting losses this season as a sharp fall in prices, coupled with rain-induced damage, offsets a significant rise in production.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Pabna litchi growers eye bumper harvest

Litchi farmers in Pabna are expecting a bumper harvest and record-breaking profits this summer after years of heavy losses -- thanks to favourable weather conditions.
28 March 2026, 03:29 AM
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Litchi trade in Pabna could hit Tk 800 crore this summer

Strong blooms across orchards have fuelled hopes of a bumper harvest, though farmers remain wary of storms
27 March 2026, 13:01 PM
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Rooppur set to begin production process April 7

Fuel loading at Unit‑1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is scheduled to begin on April 7, marking a major milestone toward starting electricity production at Bangladesh’s first nuclear facility by mid‑year.
15 March 2026, 03:34 AM
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Rooppur set to begin production process April 7

Power supply to national grid expected within July
14 March 2026, 21:08 PM
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Good weather raises hope for bumper litchi harvest in Pabna

According to both farmers and agriculture officials, if the weather remains stable, trees across the district will remain heavy with buds, so this year’s output could shatter previous records
12 March 2026, 11:46 AM
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The fading echo of Chalan Beel

The Chalan Beel was once no less than a natural wonder -- a vast expanse of water where fishermen thrived, kingfishers and egrets hunted, and life moved with the rhythms of ebb and tide.
7 March 2026, 00:44 AM
clothing Business trends Bangladesh Eid 2026

Weavers face sluggish sales ahead of Eid

The weeks before Eid-ul-Fitr, the country’s largest religious festival, are traditionally a ripe time for the clothing business. However, loom producers are facing a marked decline in sales this year, owing mainly to two factors -- little presence of foreign buyers and a lack of local wholesale trade.
6 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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North Bengal Sugar Mills shuts early amid cane shortage

The sugarcane crushing operations for the 2025-26 season at the state-owned North Bengal Sugar Mills in Lalpur, Natore, ended on Tuesday -- two weeks ahead of schedule -- due to a shortage of sugarcane.
27 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Onion prices ease on higher imports, harvests of early varieties

With the main harvesting season for onions beginning in early March, prices of the popular bulb have fallen over the past week amid increased availability of early-harvested onions and imports, according to traders and farmers.
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Sunflower field in Pabna draws crowds

A vibrant sunflower field at an agricultural farm in Tebunia of Pabna, operated by the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), has drawn a surge of visitors.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Internal rifts cost BNP seats in Pabna

While the BNP secured a significant victory nationwide in the 13th parliamentary election, the party faced challenges in its traditional strongholds in Pabna district.
16 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Pabna races heat up as BNP, Jamaat lock horns

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the five constituencies in Pabna district are witnessing intense contests between the candidates of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
8 February 2026, 03:27 AM
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Putul’s doorstep campaign in Natore-1

Farzana Sharmin Putul is taking a personal approach to campaigning in Natore-1 ahead of the February 12 parliamentary election, presenting herself to voters not as a traditional political figure but as someone they can relate to and confide in.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rooppur power project seeks Tk 25,593cr cost hike

The cost of the Rooppur nuclear power plant is set to rise by Tk 25,593 crore, pushing the total outlay to Tk 138,685 crore and extending the completion deadline to 2028.
25 January 2026, 02:22 AM

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