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Boro crops at risk amid diesel shortage
Boro crops at risk amid diesel shortage

Boro crops at risk amid diesel shortage

The Boro season typically runs from December to June. Irrigation activities, especially in the northern region and Sylhet's haor areas, are impossible without diesel-powered pumps. However, due to limited fuel supply caused by the Middle East conflict, farmers are facing a crisis in irrigating their Boro crops, putting the harvest at risk.

NBR cancels Eid holiday, issues new directive
NBR cancels Eid holiday, issues new directive

NBR cancels Eid holiday, issues new directive

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed customs houses to keep import-export operations running on a limited scale during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. However, customs stations will remain closed only on Eid day.

Gold prices rise again, crossing Tk 268,000 per bhori
Gold prices rise again, crossing Tk 268,000 per bhori

Gold prices rise again, crossing Tk 268,000 per bhori

Amid rising prices of raw gold and silver in the international market, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to increase gold prices once again in the local market. According to the new decision, the price of 22-carat hallmark gold has been set at Tk 268,213 per bhori (11.664 grams). The new rates came into effect from Tuesday morning, March 10.

Four Middle East routes resume flight operations
Four Middle East routes resume flight operations

Four Middle East routes resume flight operations

Flights have resumed on four more Middle Eastern routes, including Jeddah, Madinah and Muscat, which had remained suspended due to the ongoing war, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat has said. Meanwhile, Religious Affairs Minister Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has informed that the government will monitor whether zakat is being properly collected and utilised.

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