Expanding Aus, maize cultivation stressed
Sylhet Bureau
Speakers at a workshop in Sunamganj laid emphasis on expanding Aus and maize cultivation in the four districts of Sylhet division to boost production. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Sanat Kumar Saha attended the event as the chief guest while Sunamganj DAE Deputy Director Bashir Ahmed Sarker presided. The speakers discussed on steps to increase Aus and maize cultivation in Sunamganj district. Director of the ongoing special project ‘Raising crop intensity in Sylhet region’ Md Wahiduzzaman gave the introductory address. In his speech he spoke in details about the project’s aims, activities and achievements so far. The chief guest said the government has taken a number of important steps for the overall development of agriculture sector during the last 10 years. “More crops are now produced on the same fields. All these happened due to the agriculture-friendly policies of the present government”, he added.
Farmers’ Field Day held in Faridpur
FARIDPUR: A Farmers’ Field Day on harvesting high quality Boro (BRRI 81) was held at Poshora village under Sadar upazila of the district on Tuesday. Farmers’ Field Day is a demonstration of a group of farmers who exhibit their agricultural tools and crops patronized by local Agriculture office. A group of farmers gather on that very day for sharing their experience as well as success of harvesting crops with each other. Different samples of crops are displayed and discussion on procedure of scientific cultivation is also presented on farmers’ Field Day. The events are good sources of agricultural information, as organizers can arrange for guest speakers to talk on a range of topics related to agriculture. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) organized the Field Day with the technical support of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE). Md. Faruk Molla , president of water management team of Poshora village presided over the field day. Deputy Director of DAE in Faridpur Kartik Chandra Chakraborty was present as chief guest, reports BSS.
Free medicare service provided to 1200 women
Kapasia (Gazipur) Correspondent
At the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Cervical-Face and Breast Cancer Detection and Training Center, with the technical assistance of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib University, Kapasia Upazila Health Complex has provided Vaay and CBE treatment services to 1200 women at free of cost. Dr. Rumaila Afroj, cancer specialist at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University inaugurated the 5-day camp. On March 30, the women’s service camp ended recently. Nazma Sultana, in-charge of Via division, Nasing Officer of Kapasia Upazila Health Complex and said, Vaay and CBE medical services have been provided free of cost to 1200 women through camping services. Patients are examined free of charge through population-based uterus mouth and breast cancer screening program with electronic data tracking . Dr. Roula Afroz said, half of society women are women. Uterus and breast cancer are major types of killer disorder. It can be possible to preserve the life of most women if it is diagnosed in early stage.
Sylhet Bureau
Speakers at a workshop in Sunamganj laid emphasis on expanding Aus and maize cultivation in the four districts of Sylhet division to boost production. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Sanat Kumar Saha attended the event as the chief guest while Sunamganj DAE Deputy Director Bashir Ahmed Sarker presided. The speakers discussed on steps to increase Aus and maize cultivation in Sunamganj district. Director of the ongoing special project ‘Raising crop intensity in Sylhet region’ Md Wahiduzzaman gave the introductory address. In his speech he spoke in details about the project’s aims, activities and achievements so far. The chief guest said the government has taken a number of important steps for the overall development of agriculture sector during the last 10 years. “More crops are now produced on the same fields. All these happened due to the agriculture-friendly policies of the present government”, he added.
Farmers’ Field Day held in Faridpur
FARIDPUR: A Farmers’ Field Day on harvesting high quality Boro (BRRI 81) was held at Poshora village under Sadar upazila of the district on Tuesday. Farmers’ Field Day is a demonstration of a group of farmers who exhibit their agricultural tools and crops patronized by local Agriculture office. A group of farmers gather on that very day for sharing their experience as well as success of harvesting crops with each other. Different samples of crops are displayed and discussion on procedure of scientific cultivation is also presented on farmers’ Field Day. The events are good sources of agricultural information, as organizers can arrange for guest speakers to talk on a range of topics related to agriculture. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) organized the Field Day with the technical support of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE). Md. Faruk Molla , president of water management team of Poshora village presided over the field day. Deputy Director of DAE in Faridpur Kartik Chandra Chakraborty was present as chief guest, reports BSS.
Free medicare service provided to 1200 women
Kapasia (Gazipur) Correspondent
At the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Cervical-Face and Breast Cancer Detection and Training Center, with the technical assistance of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib University, Kapasia Upazila Health Complex has provided Vaay and CBE treatment services to 1200 women at free of cost. Dr. Rumaila Afroj, cancer specialist at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University inaugurated the 5-day camp. On March 30, the women’s service camp ended recently. Nazma Sultana, in-charge of Via division, Nasing Officer of Kapasia Upazila Health Complex and said, Vaay and CBE medical services have been provided free of cost to 1200 women through camping services. Patients are examined free of charge through population-based uterus mouth and breast cancer screening program with electronic data tracking . Dr. Roula Afroz said, half of society women are women. Uterus and breast cancer are major types of killer disorder. It can be possible to preserve the life of most women if it is diagnosed in early stage.
