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Use of power tiller increasing
PANCHGARH. Mar 3: As the use of power tiller gained popularity here, tilling of soil with traditional plough and bullocks Is passing away, reports UNB.
To cultivate in scientific method and increase t' c production government had decided to import power fillers from China in 1989-90. The farmers became interested in it as the import was free from duty Besides, the power tillers take less time and cultivate the land properly than the traditional plough. As a result the fanners are now preferring the power tillers for cultivation. The use of power tillers increased substantially in greater Dinajpur district including Panchgarh alter 1992.
Deputy Director Yasin All ol the District Agriculture Extension Department said though the use of power tiller started in the region later but during the current season the traditional plough are hardly seen in the field.
Bid to enhance bamboo output
SHARIATPUR. Mar 3: A new measure to create bamboo clusters on low lands along the roads has been taken up to increase bamboo production that is on the decline, reports UNB.
Agriculture Extension Department said the 10-year project will also help in meeting the domestic demand and earning foreign currency by exporting bamboo products. A feasibility study found that the roadside low and is suitable for bamboo cultivation. It will also help in bringing fallow land under use The project has created enthusiasm among the local people who find the venture profitable.
Mothers given tetanus injection
PIROJPUR. Mar 3; Some 25,000 child expecting women were given tetanus injection while 106.605 children vaccinated against various diseases in 1999. reports UNB.
Of the total children. 20.634 were vaccinated in Sadar thana. 25.138 in Mathbaria, 20.240 in Nesarabad. 20.209 in Bhandaria. 7.580 in Kowkliali. 15.296 in Nazirpur and 3.712 children in Pirojpur Municipalities. Under the Extended Programme of immunization (EPI). District Health Department prorides BCG. DPT and Polio vaccines to under five children of the six thanas and a municipality, officials said.
Workshop arrangement
RANGAMAT1. M.ar 3: A day-long workshop on safe road arrangement was held here on Tuesday, reports UNB.
Institute of Media Communication and Training (IMCT) on behalf of National Road Safety Council arranged the workshop at the Deputy' Commissioners conference room. A total of 27 people, including government officials, newsmen and leaders of bus owners and workePs association, took part in the workshop. The workshop focussed on how local administration, common people and drivers could play a vital role in ensuring safety of passengers and pedestrians.
Confce on 'Nursing Research'
SATKHIRA. Mar 3: A conference on Nursing Research’ was held here in the Nursing Training Centre (NTC) auditorii n recently, reports BSS.
It was presided over by civil surgeon of the district Dr S M Mostafa Anwar. Deputy Commissioner of the district Saiful Alam attended the conference as the chief guest. It was addressed, among others, by officer-in-charge of NTC Khaled Khanom. a trainer of NTC Horidash Audhikary and ward-in-charge of Sadar hospital Rehana Begum and Selina Khatun.
BKB loan disbursed
•JHALAKATI. Mar 3: Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has disbursed over Tk 4.45 crore farm loan in four thanas here in the last eight months of the current fiscal, reports UNB.
Officials said the bank disbursed Ihe loan through its 12 branches in Sadar. Nalchili. Kalhalia and Rajapur thanas till February this year against its target of Tk 11.68 crore. The farmers are utilising the loan in fanning paddy, mustard, wheat and vegetables and investing in poultry and dairy finns. i he bank also recovered Tk 5.45 crore outstanding loan from l.irim rs againsl Its lotal outstanding loan of over Tk 11.81 run during ihe period
Barisal Bar Council poll
IlARISAL. Mar 3: The election of the Dislrict Bar Council was held here al its premises recently, reports BSS.
Masudul Huq and Kamrul Ahsan were elected as president and general secretary respectively for the year 2000. ObaiduEah S.qu and Abdul Wahab were elected vice presidents of the council. Sajal Chakrabarty Humayun Kabir Prince. Syed Golam Masud were elected joint secretaries of ihe bar. Other members are Mosleuddin Ahmed Kabir ^heikh Tipu Sultan. Selina Parvin and Abul Kalam Azad.
10-yr RI for possessing arms
CHUADANGA, Mar 3: A court here has convicted a man and sentenced him to 10 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) in an arms case, reports UNB.
According to prosecution, police arrested Zahurul Islam, son of Mlazan Sheikh of village Joyrampur in pamurhuda thana, with a local made pistol on November 5. 1998. After examining the witnesses and records, the additional dislrict and sessions Judge handed down the judgement on Wednesday.
Seminar
RANGAMATI. Mar 3: A seminar on socio-economic condition and healthcare facilities for the people of the hilly countryside was held at the District Council auditorium on Tuesday, reports UNB
CHT Regional Council Chairman Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma attended the seminar as chief guest while the chairmen of three hill district councils as special guest. A good number ot participants, including government and non government officials, journalists and local elite were present in the seminar.