Adequate stocks of urea and non-urea fertilisers are available in government godowns to meet farmers' demand, said Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Yusuf Ali. The amount of fertiliser currently in stock is several times higher than the monthly demand of the district, he said, describing reports of a fertiliser crisis as misleading. He advised farmers not to panic or pay heed to rumours.
Inter-district bus services from Rajshahi have been suspended following an internal dispute between transport owners and workers in Rajshahi and Natore.
BNP will not have multiple candidates competing in local government elections, said Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu. He said the party would finalise one candidate for each electoral area through internal coordination.
Administrator of Rajshahi Zila Parishad Bir Muktijoddha Advocate Md Ershad Ali Esha has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) and former member of Bangladesh Law Commission, the distinguished son of Godagari of Rajshahi Dr M Enamul Haque.
Two patients from Rajshahi had faced uncertainty in obtaining Indian visas for urgent medical treatment, but the Indian Assistant High Commission in Rajshahi stepped in to resolve the issue swiftly upon learning of their conditions. This has brought relief to the two families who were anxious about their treatment.
Md Idris Ali has been killed by a hasua blow while trying to stop a quarrel between his brother and nephew during field work in Paba upazila of Rajshahi on Thursday (August 27).