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CA asks for probe into Mirpur fire incident
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July National Charter sent to political parties
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CA to join Consensus Commission meeting with political parties this evening
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CUCSU polls end peacefully
CUCSU polls end peacefully
None suspected to be inside chemical warehouse: FSCD
None suspected to be inside chemical warehouse: FSCD
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Farmers reduce costs by using river currents for jambura transport  
Farmers reduce costs by using river currents for jambura transport  
KHAGRACHARI, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) – From time immemorial, humans have learned to use nature's resources to survive and thrive. These strategies have been a lesson in basic science and daily management. Currently, it is the season for jambura (a type of citrus fruit) in the hilly areas of Khagrachari. This fruit, hanging from the trees in the hills, are not only delicious but are beloved by both the people of the hills and the plains.  However, collecting this fruits from the mountains and transporting them to the market has never been an easy task. To solve this, local farmers are utilizing river currents to transport jambura, significantly reducing transport costs. On a field visit to several areas in Khagrachhari, this innovative method was observed in action. At first glance, it might appear that the jambura are floating in the water, spoiled. But in reality, this is not the case. In the hill regions of Khagrachhari and Rangamati, jambura are now being transported via rivers and streams.  Farmers harvest the fruits from the orchards and send them floating in the water. Once the fruits reach designated spots, they are trapped in small bamboo enclosures, where sorting and processing begin before being sent to various parts of the country. Farmer Asit Boron Chakma told BSS, “Transporting fruit by road from the hilly villages is very costly. But by using the river’s current to float the jambura, carrying costs are significantly reduced. The fruits easily reach the main roads through the flow of the water. This method not only cuts costs but also minimizes damage to the fruits. Moreover, floating the jambura in water makes it easy to identify which ones are spoiled, making the sorting process much easier.” Kalayen Chakma, another local farmer, explained that the use of natural methods for transporting fruits has increased their profits. “Because we don’t have to bear additional costs, we can send the fruits to distant markets,” he said.  Every day, hundreds of jambura are sent via the rivers and streams to various regions of the country. The jambura collected this way are larger, juicier, and more flavorful, leading to increased demand from buyers. Local businessman Mohammad Rais Uddin noted that the demand for this hill-grown jambura has increased in cities, including the capital. Jambura is one of the key fruits cultivated in the hill regions. The trees naturally grow without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, making the fruit both healthy and safe.  Nur Mohammad Rasool, an Assistant Agricultural Officer in Mahalchhari, said about the suitability of the region's soil and climate for cultivating jambura.  “Farmers are saving costs by using natural methods to transport the fruits, which is highly positive,” he said.  “These jambura are large, flavorful, and free from pesticides, creating strong demand in the market. We are providing farmers with support for modern farming techniques and market access.” He added that the sight of jambura floating in the river is not only a testament to nature’s beauty but also a reflection of the ingenuity and resilience of hill farmers.  By harnessing the river's flow for transportation, they have created new opportunities for the local economy while ensuring that jambura reach markets across the country in a cost-effective manner. This innovative approach is an example of how traditional farming can adapt and thrive by integrating natural resources, opening doors for more sustainable agricultural practices across the region.  
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RU afoots to hold RUCSU election tomorrow
Nurjahan condoles tragic deaths in Mirpur fire
Nurjahan condoles tragic deaths in Mirpur fire
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Process to receive bail bonds online begins tomorrow: Asif Nazrul
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July National Charter signing ceremony rescheduled for Oct 17
July National Charter signing ceremony rescheduled for Oct 17
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Govt moves to digitize visa fee payments: BIDA Chief
Govt moves to digitize visa fee payments: BIDA Chief
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - Executive Chairman (State Minister) of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun today said that the government is undertaking significant efforts to modernize its visa system by digitizing fee payments and refining overall visa policy. "Substantial work is currently underway to digitize the payment of visa fees. This planned overhaul would allow for online payment, enabling applicants to potentially complete the transaction from home and eliminating the need for a physical visit to pay the fees," he said. The BIDA chief made these remarks while speaking as the chair at a workshop on "Work Permit and Security Clearance Process" at the BIDA multipurpose hall in the city. In his speech, Ashik Chowdhury noted that the government is conducting a substantial amount of work on the overall visa policy itself.  This comprehensive policy refinement is intended to address and resolve persistent issues within the current system, he added. He mentioned that the process for online security clearance commenced on October 1. "The total number of required documents was consolidated and drastically reduced from 34 to 11. This was a significant achievement, as various directions had previously led to requests for multiple different papers," he added. Ashik Chowdhury, however, emphasized that BIDA's operations, alongside all other government activities, must maintain no compromise regarding national security. He stated that they do not wish to undertake anything that might question or compromise national security.  He asserted that all entities-whether the Home Ministry or BIDA-share the same ultimate objective, metaphorically stating their focus is exactly the same direction. The goal, he said, is for all agencies to work together to resolve problems while meticulously ensuring the national interest is well-served. Addressing the fragmented landscape of investment promotion agencies (BIDA, BEZA, and Hi-Tech Park), Ashik Chowdhury explained that from the perspective of an investor, all these bodies represent Bangladesh, regardless of which entity they approach. Therefore, the investor's experience must be uniform, he added.  He argued there is no justification for the work permit application process to differ between, for example, BIDA and BEZA, given the investor is seeking permission within the same country.  He confirmed that all relevant bodies are striving to work together in a coordinated manner. At the workshop, National Security Intelligence (NSI), Special Branch (SB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) delivered their presentation. Among others, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Md Delwar Hossain and BIDA Director General Md Ariful Hoque spoke on occasion. Ariful Hoque said that the meeting focused on specific information and challenges faced by various security and administrative agencies, including the SB, NSI, the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP), and other relevant organizations. Echoing the spirit of unified effort, he stressed that all parties involved constitute a family working together with the same objective.  He urged officials working at the field level to continue sharing the experiences they encounter or the problems they face.  Reporting these ground realities will simplify the process of making subsequent decisions, he added. 
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CHANDPUR, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - The district and upazila task forces have arrested 61 fishermen for catching hilsa to protect mother hilsa in the Padma and Meghna river sanctuary area of the district during the ban period. This information was given by the District Fisheries Officer's office on Wednesday afternoon.  These fishermen were arrested in separate operations by the task force from October 4 to October 14 evening, said assistant fisheries officer of the district, Farhana Akhter Ruma. During the ban period, 32 mobile courts and 213 operations were conducted in the 70-kilometer area of the sanctuary in the last 14 days. 15 landing centers, 137 fish ghats, 732 warehouses and 403 markets were inspected. 495 kg of hilsa and 2 lakh 42 thousand meters of net were seized, she said. The estimated value of the seized net is Taka 59 lakh 21 thousand. 42 separate cases were filed against the 61 fishermen who were arrested and a fine of Taka 34,000 was also collected. Chandpur Sadar Upazila Senior Fisheries Officer Mirza Omar Faruk said the campaign to protect the national resource Hilsa is continuing. We will remain firm till the end.    
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Militants killed a police officer guarding polio vaccination workers in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, police said, in the second such attack in as many days. Pakistan is one of two countries, along with Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic, but militants have killed hundreds of police officers and health workers over the past decade as part of a campaign against the Pakistani state. The policeman was killed in Nowshera district, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on the third day of a nationwide anti-polio campaign targeting 45 million children. "Two armed militants targeted a police officer assigned to protect a polio team," local police official Bilal Khan told AFP. "He was killed on the spot," Khan added. The polio team remained safe, according to the police. Wednesday's attack was claimed by a militant group called Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, a local offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban. Pakistan recorded a surge in polio cases last year, with 74 infections reported, compared to just six in 2023. So far this year, 29 polio cases have been recorded, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for 18 cases, the highest in the country. Polio, a highly infectious virus mainly affecting children under five, can result in lifelong paralysis but is easily prevented by the oral administration of a few drops of a vaccine. There is a raft of misinformation circulating about the vaccine in rural Pakistan, including that it is a CIA plot to stop Muslims from having children. The attack comes a month after the government rolled out an HPV vaccination drive to protect Pakistani girls from cervical cancer, which was plagued by misinformation.  
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BanglaFact detects distorted comments of Mirza Fakhrul
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Indian video misrepresented as Bangladesh incident: BanglaFact 
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‘India Today’ report on Khagrachari incident is completely baseless: BanglaFact
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