Shishu trees dying due to disease in Pabna

  • 30/06/2003

  • Bangladesh Observer (Dhaka)

Large number of Shishu trees and samplings is dying in greater Pabha region (Bangladesh) due to the outbreak of an unknown disease, creating concern among the tree planters. Forest Department source said shishu trees worth about Tk 20 crore on vast land in Pabha and Sirajganj districts died in last 10 years.