News & notices from Atrai Upazila, Naogaon
ATRAI · 27 October 2026
Cyclone Arnab has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is forecast to become a very severe storm before crossing India's coast on Wednesday. Light rain is expected in Rajshahi division.
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ATRAI · 26 October 2026
A deep depression is currently positioned over the Bay of Bengal. Northern regions including Rajshahi Division are expected to remain dry with partly cloudy skies today.
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ATRAI · 25 October 2026
The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee announced that 2026 HSC and equivalent exam results will be published on October 29, affecting over 1.27 million candidates nationwide.
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ATRAI · 24 October 2026
Early winter vegetable supply increases across northern districts, lowering consumer prices but raising farmer concerns about recovering production costs.
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ATRAI · 23 October 2026
Hybrid rice now covers 15% of Bangladesh's total rice area as farmers shift from traditional varieties seeking higher yields and better profits.
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ATRAI · 22 October 2026
Bangladesh is reducing wheat imports due to increased global prices, according to a US agricultural report released today, potentially affecting bread and flour prices nationwide.
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ATRAI · 21 October 2026
Education boards have proposed publishing HSC and equivalent exam results between October 25-29, affecting over 12 lakh students including many from Atrai.
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ATRAI · 20 October 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting Rajshahi today in his first visit to the division as PM, scheduled to visit Rajshahi Dharmasabha Temple and address a public meeting.
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ATRAI · 19 October 2026
Cabinet approved Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance 2026 on October 18 to facilitate rooftop solar systems and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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ATRAI · 18 October 2026
The government has increased purchasing prices for Aman paddy and rice, offering farmers Tk 33 per kg for paddy—a 10% rise from previous rates.
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ATRAI · 17 October 2026
World Food Day was observed across Bangladesh yesterday with a national seminar emphasizing innovation, food security, and access to nutritious food for all.
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ATRAI · 16 October 2026
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for transforming Bangladesh's agriculture sector into a profitable and revenue-generating industry.
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ATRAI · 9 October 2026
International rice prices reached USD 16.83 per cwt on October 8, the highest since July 2024, with prices up 54.57% year-on-year.
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ATRAI · 8 October 2026
State Minister for Health announced plans to vaccinate another 35 lakh children against measles in a mop-up campaign, as 2 crore children have already received vaccines nationwide.
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ATRAI · 7 October 2026
PDB requests urgent subsidy release to clear power producer dues and guarantee electricity supply for upcoming Boro season, which produces over half Bangladesh's rice.
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ATRAI · 6 October 2026
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts the southwest monsoon will withdraw from the country within three days, marking the end of the rainy season.
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ATRAI · 5 October 2026
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rainfall activity will increase over northern regions including Rajshahi division in the next five days.
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ATRAI · 4 October 2026
Six more deaths and 1,608 hospitalizations in 24 hours bring Bangladesh's 2026 dengue death toll to 256, the fourth-highest since 2000, as hospitals face mounting pressure.
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ATRAI · 3 October 2026
Nuclear fuel for Rooppur's second unit landed at Dhaka airport late October 2 under tight security, to be transported to Pabna today.
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ATRAI · 2 October 2026
Bangladesh's September 2026 exports reached $3.94 billion, an 8.54% increase driven by garment sector recovery, providing economic relief to export-dependent communities nationwide.
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ATRAI · 1 October 2026
British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald visited Rajshahi and Dhaka from 29 September to 1 October 2026 to strengthen UK-Bangladesh ties in education, English language learning, and youth opportunities.
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ATRAI · 30 September 2026
Bus services on all internal routes in Naogaon district resumed Monday night after a 48-hour strike following assurances from police regarding an assault case.
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ATRAI · 29 September 2026
Weather to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies across Naogaon and most of Bangladesh today, favorable for ongoing Aman paddy cultivation and harvest preparations.
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ATRAI · 28 September 2026
The Rapid Action Battalion recovered 16 crude bombs and 4 petrol bombs from a spinach field in Rajshahi's Talpukuria area on September 23.
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ATRAI · 27 September 2026
Weather experts warn that heavy monsoon rainfall may cause short-term flooding in northern, northeastern, and southeastern Bangladesh during September.
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ATRAI · 26 September 2026
Farmers in Rajshahi and nearby northern districts blocked highways in early September, demanding adequate fertiliser supplies during peak Aman cultivation season.
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ATRAI · 25 September 2026
The government permanently dismissed six senior police officers, including a DIG and three SPs, following their convictions by the International Crimes Tribunal.
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ATRAI · 24 September 2026
Agricultural officials are promoting BRRI dhan 118, a flood-resistant rice variety, after April-May floods damaged 50,000 hectares of crops nationwide.
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ATRAI · 23 September 2026
A recent survey in Rajshahi city found Aedes mosquito larvae in 24 of 75 homes, prompting health officials to call for coordinated dengue prevention measures.
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ATRAI · 22 September 2026
Farmers across northern Bangladesh, including Rajshahi division, are hopeful for a good Aman rice yield this season after sufficient rainfall eased transplantation challenges.
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ATRAI · 21 September 2026
Students blocked railway lines and set fire to tyres near Rajshahi University station last night, protesting alleged beating of a student by railway staff.
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ATRAI · 20 September 2026
A low-pressure area may form over the North Andaman Sea within 24 hours and could intensify, bringing scattered rain to all divisions including Rajshahi.
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ATRAI · 19 September 2026
Government bans hilsa fishing October 8-29 to protect peak breeding season. Food assistance will be provided to fishermen during the ban period.
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ATRAI · 18 September 2026
A sudden storm struck the Padma River near Rajshahi on September 16 night, generating 10-foot waves that sank 20 boats and damaged the city's protective embankment.
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ATRAI · 17 September 2026
Government will introduce electric trains for the first time in Bangladesh on the 52km Narayanganj-Dhaka-Joydebpur route, promising faster travel and lower costs.
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ATRAI · 16 September 2026
Election Commission announces Union Parishad polls will be held in 7 phases starting November 12, with voting in approximately 80 upazilas including areas of Naogaon district in the first phase.
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ATRAI · 15 September 2026
Police arrested 183 people across Rajshahi Range in a special 24-hour drive, filing 54 cases and seizing weapons, drugs and illegal liquor.
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ATRAI · 14 September 2026
Government distributed free seeds and fertilizers worth Tk 2.55 crore to 35,000 small and marginal farmers across all 11 upazilas, including 1,800 farmers in Atrai.
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ATRAI · 13 September 2026
Prime Minister inaugurated three-day innovation fair yesterday featuring 1,000+ technologies in agriculture, health, and education from universities and startups.
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ATRAI · 12 September 2026
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast 2-3 mild to moderate heatwaves during September with warmer-than-usual temperatures, urging farmers and residents to prepare for heat stress and potential water shortages.
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ATRAI · 11 September 2026
State Minister Dr Shaikh Faridul Islam visited Naogaon district on Wednesday to observe Swiss-supported climate programmes addressing water scarcity and local priorities.
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ATRAI · 10 September 2026
After a long dry spell, recent rainfall brought relief to Aman paddy farmers across Rajshahi district, reducing irrigation costs and raising hopes for a strong harvest.
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ATRAI · 9 September 2026
Aromatic rice prices have doubled in Rajshahi division due to heatwaves affecting last Aman harvest and higher electricity costs at mills.
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ATRAI · 8 September 2026
Farmers across Atrai are currently harvesting Aus rice as forecasts project Bangladesh's total rice production at 37.4 million tonnes for marketing year 2026/27.
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ATRAI · 7 September 2026
The FY 2026-27 budget allocates Tk 69,409 crore for health and Tk 1,36,606 crore for education, marking the highest-ever shares of GDP for both sectors.
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ATRAI · 6 September 2026
Bus services from Rajshahi to Dhaka and other districts resumed on September 5 after transport workers halted operations for nearly two and a half hours over a dispute in Natore.
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ATRAI · 5 September 2026
The 19th season of Bangladesh's top-tier football league will kick off on September 18, with Bashundhara Kings defending their record-tying sixth championship title.
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ATRAI · 4 September 2026
Rajshahi division recorded 1,874 dengue patients in August 2026, with Naogaon district reporting 41 cases. Health officials urge mosquito control measures.
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ATRAI · 3 September 2026
Government will begin phased local government elections starting September-October 2026, with union parishad polls expected first, LGRD State Minister announced.
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ATRAI · 2 September 2026
UN agency reports 50 lakh people in farming households need emergency agricultural assistance between June-November 2026, with Rajshahi among affected divisions.
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ATRAI · 1 September 2026
India's cricket team begins their six-match tour of Bangladesh today with the first ODI, marking the first bilateral T20I series between the nations on Bangladeshi soil.
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ATRAI · 31 August 2026
Some areas of Rajshahi division may experience rain or thundershowers today, with possible moderately heavy rainfall in places across the country.
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ATRAI · 30 August 2026
Seven Bangladeshi workers from Atrai who died in a sofa factory fire in Riyadh were buried Friday after janaza prayers attended by thousands.
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ATRAI · 26 August 2026
The Agriculture Ministry directed fertiliser retailers to continue operating and selling to farmers at government-set prices amid distribution concerns.
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ATRAI · 25 August 2026
Bangladesh produced 40.6 million tonnes of rice in 2025, with Rajshahi Division contributing 17% of the national total, making it the second-largest rice-producing region.
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ATRAI · 24 August 2026
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has formed, prompting weather warnings at four seaports with gusty winds and rain expected across coastal regions.
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ATRAI · 23 August 2026
Rajshahi will host the PUBG Mobile National Championship Fall 2026 grand finals on August 27-28 at the District Council Auditorium with Tk10 lakh prize.
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ATRAI · 22 August 2026
Naogaon's 700+ rice mills face 5-6 hours daily power cuts, forcing factories to rely on costly diesel generators and cut production by nearly one-third.
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ATRAI · 21 August 2026
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed 849 lives and infected over 131,000 people as of early August, making it the world's largest current measles outbreak.
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ATRAI · 20 August 2026
Starting August 1, nearly 5.5 million families across 495 upazilas including Atrai receive 30 kg subsidised rice monthly as rice prices rise to Tk 50-72 per kg.
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ATRAI · 19 August 2026
State Minister announces initiatives to modernize Rajshahi silk through China-Bangladesh cooperation, focusing on technology, research and international markets.
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ATRAI · 18 August 2026
Agriculture Minister announces government focus on developing climate-resilient rice varieties to protect farmers from extreme weather and ensure food security.
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ATRAI · 17 August 2026
Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has requested technical assistance from the United States to modernise Bangladesh's agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors, boost production and ensure food safety.
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ATRAI · 16 August 2026
Cabinet committee approved importing 40,000 tonnes of urea from Saudi Arabia and 70,000 tonnes of DAP and TSP from Morocco to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for the upcoming season.
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ATRAI · 15 August 2026
The National Moon Sighting Committee announced that Eid-e-Miladunnabi will be observed across Bangladesh on Tuesday, August 26, as Rabi al-Awwal begins on August 15.
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ATRAI · 14 August 2026
Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves reached $37.11 billion on August 13, crossing the $37 billion milestone for the first time in years.
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ATRAI · 13 August 2026
Rajshahi Palli Bidyut Samity seeks additional security at 14 substations amid worsening load-shedding crisis affecting rural areas.
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ATRAI · 12 August 2026
Bangladesh's SSC exam results released August 10 showed pass rate falling to 62.25%, the lowest in 19 years, with GPA-5 achievers dropping to 116,676 students nationwide.
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ATRAI · 11 August 2026
Farmers across Rajshahi region, including Naogaon, are struggling to secure TSP and DAP fertilisers as stocks fall below safe levels during the critical Aman rice season.
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ATRAI · 10 August 2026
Malaysia will resume recruiting Bangladeshi workers for all sectors from the last week of August, offering new employment opportunities abroad.
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ATRAI · 9 August 2026
Bangladesh's dengue crisis deepens with 59 deaths and 17,880 cases reported this year. Experts warn infections may peak in September, urging communities to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
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ATRAI · 8 August 2026
Global rice prices fell 31% in 2025, but Bangladesh consumers still pay Tk 54-60 per kg for coarse rice despite domestic production exceeding demand by 4 million tonnes.
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ATRAI · 5 August 2026
Over 1.85 million students across Bangladesh, including many from Atrai, will receive their SSC and equivalent exam results on August 10.
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ATRAI · 4 August 2026
BMD forecasts near-normal rainfall but above-normal temperatures with possible mild heatwaves and short-term flooding in northern regions during August 2026.
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ATRAI · 3 August 2026
Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts near-normal rainfall for August with above-normal temperatures, isolated heatwaves, and possible regional flooding.
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ATRAI · 2 August 2026
Over 3,700 small and marginal farmers in Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including seeds and fertilizers under the government's incentive program on July 6.
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ATRAI · 1 August 2026
Naogaon district's boro harvest becomes crucial after northeastern floods damaged over 46,000 hectares of rice fields nationwide.
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ATRAI · 31 July 2026
Heavy monsoon rains triggered deadly floods and landslides, with 16 districts warned of flash flood risks as major rivers rise.
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ATRAI · 30 July 2026
Naogaon University formally launched academic activities on July 18, 2026, with Education Minister inaugurating the institution's journey at its temporary campus.
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ATRAI · 29 July 2026
Heavy monsoon rains since early July have caused severe flooding in southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, affecting over 1 million people across 10 districts.
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ATRAI · 28 July 2026
Government begins buying Boro paddy from farmers at Tk 36/kg in Naogaon to ensure fair prices and strengthen food security.
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ATRAI · 27 July 2026
More than five million people affected by July 2026 floods across Bangladesh. Northern districts including flood-risk warnings issued by authorities.
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ATRAI · 26 July 2026
Small and marginal farmers across Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including seeds and fertilisers under the government's incentive programme.
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ATRAI · 25 July 2026
Continuous heavy rainfall has caused prices of vegetables, rice, eggs, fish and poultry to rise in markets nationwide, adding to household expenses.
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ATRAI · 24 July 2026
Over 3,700 small and marginal farmers in Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including rice seeds and fertilizers on July 6, 2026.
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ATRAI · 23 July 2026
Heavy monsoon rains since early July have caused flooding across Bangladesh, affecting over 1 million people in 10 districts with 51 deaths reported.
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ATRAI · 22 July 2026
Light to moderate rain with gusty winds expected across Rajshahi division today as active monsoon conditions continue over Bangladesh.
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ATRAI · 21 July 2026
New research shows groundwater replenishment in Naogaon and six other northwest districts has dropped far below normal rates, raising alarm over long-term water security.
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ATRAI · 20 July 2026
Naogaon University formally launched academic activities on July 18 with Education Minister inaugurating the institution at its temporary campus in Naogaon town.
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ATRAI · 19 July 2026
Naogaon University formally launched academic activities on July 18 with Education Minister inaugurating the new institution in Naogaon town.
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ATRAI · 18 July 2026
Naogaon University formally launched academic activities today, marking a new educational milestone for the district.
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ATRAI · 17 July 2026
The Hindu community's major Rath Yatra festival began in Naogaon on July 16 with colorful processions and traditional celebrations.
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ATRAI · 16 July 2026
A nine-day Rath Yatra festival, a major Hindu religious celebration, began in Naogaon district today with colorful festivities and a ceremonial chariot procession.
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ATRAI · 15 July 2026
Farmers across northern Bangladesh have begun transplanting Aman rice seedlings encouraged by regular monsoon rains and favourable weather conditions.
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ATRAI · 14 July 2026
Small and marginal farmers in Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including Aman rice seeds, onion seeds, and fertilizers under government incentive program.
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ATRAI · 13 July 2026
Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall over Rajshahi division including Naogaon district today with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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ATRAI · 12 July 2026
Heavy monsoon rains have caused deadly floods across seven southeastern districts, killing 44 people and stranding over a million residents as authorities rush relief efforts.
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ATRAI · 11 July 2026
Meteorological Department warns of potential flooding in northern regions this July as heavy rainfall forecast for Rangpur division and river levels rise.
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ATRAI · 10 July 2026
Small and marginal farmers across Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including Aman rice seeds, vegetable seeds, and fertilisers under the government incentive programme.
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ATRAI · 9 July 2026
Jute cultivation in Rajshahi has exceeded government targets this season, with 18,399 hectares cultivated and potential production of 381,696 quintals expected.
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Small and marginal farmers in Naogaon district received free agricultural inputs including Aman rice seeds, vegetable seeds, and fertilizers on July 6.
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