Farmers block Natore-Pabna highway
Natore: Around a hundred farmers blocked Natore-Pabna highway at Gormari area in Boraigram upazila protesting the damage of their crops by wastage from a rice mill.
The farmers took position on the highway in front of ‘Rashid Auto Rice Mill’ around 10:30am and blocked the highway.
The farmers alleged that their crops are being damaged by boiled water and wastage released by the mill. The mill authority is not paying heed to any request of the farmers, they alleged.
On information Boraigram thana police and Highway police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control giving them assurance to solve the problem.