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Mahfuz Emran: The monthly toll collection target from Padma Bridge has been set at Tk 133.06 crore. As for the year, it will be Tk 1603 crore 98 lakh. Apart from the maintenance of the bridge, the Bangladesh Bridge Authority will repay the loan for the construction cost with this…

Out of Tk 35 per kg Staff Correspondent: After producing one kg of salt, the farmer gets onlyTk 6 by selling it. After processing the salt in a state-of-the-art manner, it costs Tk 23 to reach the retailer. Retailers buy this salt for Tk 26. In the market, per kg…

Moulvibazar Correspondent: Rail communication on Dhaka-Sylhet route was restored yesterday afternoon after three hours of suspension following a fire incident on a train in Srimangal of Moulvibazar district, authorities said. The rail link resumed at 4 pm as the inter-city train “Parabat Express” left for Sylhet, said Mohammad Rafiq, station…

Diplomatic Correspondent: Japan’s ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki yesterdaysaid the inauguration of mega project Padma Bridge will boost foreign investors’ confidence on the country.“This is going to be a wonderful moment,” he said highlighting the growing presence of quality infrastructure in Bangladesh. The ambassador was speaking at “DCAB Talk” at…

Rajshahi Bureau: The under-constructed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-tech Park has started becoming an employment hub for youths creating an enthusiasm among the young generation.At present, around 400 youths are engaged in various works, including software development, site maintenance of famous companies and file works as per demand from abroad, generating…

Documents at risk Jewel Mia Nadim: Mymensingh Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board was established as the 11th Board of Education in the country before five year. The board has been operating in two rented buildings since its inception. As it does not have its own building, the authorities have…

Rajshahi Bureau: Trading and marketing of litchi has reached peak everywhere in the region involving hundreds of labourers both male and female in harvesting, segregating and transportation of the delicious seasonal fruit.Market sources said harvest has been continuing in full swing with plenty of supply, huge demand and better prices…

Mahfuja Mukul: The weather has been bad for days. Boro paddy ripe in the field. But the workers of rice harvesting are not getting the wage of Tk 1100. Harvester machines are also inconsistent due to high demand. The farmers of the northern region are spending their days in fear…

To be produced Tk 300cr oil Laxmipur Correspondent: Soybean bumper crop has been harvested in Laxmipur. If the weather is favorable, farmers will be able to take soybeans home in the next two to one days. The Department of Agriculture says that the production of Soybean in the district has…