July 17, 2009 – Kantipur Online

Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and other delegates, including Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, are arriving in Kathmandu on Saturday morning from Egypt after taking part in the 15th NAM summit this week. On the sidelines of the Summite, PM Nepal met his Indian, Pakistani, Malaysian and Bangladeshi counterparts, and presidents of Sri Lanka, Egypt, according […]

July 14, 2009 – Daily Star

Favorable soil and weather conditions in Panchagarh have put orange farming in the spotlight. Panchagarh is a moderately drought-prone area, but there are a few spots that are ideal for orange cultivation — due to its proximity to the Himalayas. Its soil is largely sandy and alluvial and bears close affinity with the soil of […]

July 11, 2009 – Tree fair ends in Panchagarh  – The Independent

A five-day long tree fair ended in the district recently. The fair began on Boda upazila parishad premises on June 27. Boda upazila administration and Boda Agriculture Department jointly arranged the fair. Parliament Member from Panchagarh-2 constituency (Debiganj-Boda) Advocate Nurul Islam Sujan inaugurenteel the tree fair as chief guest, while ADC (general) Md. Manjur Hasan, […]

July 10, 2009 – Bumper jackfruits in Panchagarh – Financial Express

Jackfruits are grown a bumper record in the district this year. By fulfilling the local demand, the fruit is being supplied in different regions of the country. The climate and soil of the region are quite fit for the cultivation of this fruit. Cash crops like rice, jute and so forth do not grow in […]