Contributer
There was a time when the onset of the monsoon season would spark fishing competitions in the Jamuna River. During the rainy days, not only professional fishermen but also ordinary people would joyfully set sail to catch fish. But now, such festivities have become nothing more than stories for the residents living along the banks of the Jamuna.
With only twelve days left until Eid-ul-Adha, the cattle markets in Bhuyapur, Tangail have yet to gain momentum. A field visit to several markets reveals that trading of sacrificial animals has barely begun. Local traders say that due to reduced imports of cattle, prices are expected to soar this year, potentially putting cows out of reach for many middle-income buyers. Meanwhile, goat sellers also report a significant drop in the number of customers compared to previous years.
According to information provided by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), young people are the most vulnerable to dengue infection. A survey this year has revealed that those aged between 16-30 are most affected by dengue fever.
A severe heat wave is sweeping across the country. New records of temperature increases are being set almost every day. In this intense heat, people are suffering from various diseases including diarrhea, cold and cough. Children and people above 50 are the most affected by these diseases.
Abul Bashar, a resident of Kolatia Union in Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka, has cultivated henna on 10 bighas of land. His total investment in this venture was approximately 100,000 taka. However, within just three to four days before Eid, he expects to earn over a hundred thousand taka from selling henna leaves. After deducting expenses such as labor wages, land preparation, and pesticides, he anticipates making a profit of at least 300,000 taka during the month of Ramadan. He stated that he achieved a similar profit last year.
Summer has arrived, and temperatures are rising. To protect the body from heat, it is essential to stay in a cool environment and consume foods that help keep the body refreshed.