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Md Quamrul Islam Rubaiyat

Potato farmers hit hard by price drop amid record output

Many potato farmers across Bangladesh are incurring losses this season despite a bumper harvest and the highest exports in three years, as a steep drop in domestic prices has left them unable to recover even their production costs.
6 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Despite soaring costs, elderly tea vendor sells a cup for Tk 2

Nur Islam has been selling tea at the same humble price for decades
26 April 2025, 15:12 PM

Tea output in northern plains down 20% in 2024

Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Mirzapur Shahi Mosque: A testament to Mughal architecture

Local folklore suggests that a person named Sheikh Malek Uddin Akheruzzaman constructed the mosque
31 March 2025, 10:51 AM

Wheat acreage lowest on record

Cultivation of wheat has hit the lowest on record in the current season in Bangladesh as many producers opted to grow potato and other high-value crops on land previously used for the second most important staple food after rice.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Except for tourism, tulip in Tetulia shows little prospect

In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Thakurgaon locals find moments of joy and struggle amid mystic fog, cold

"It's nearly impossible to stay outside in this relentless cold blowing in from the north," said a local.
22 January 2025, 06:59 AM

More than just a restaurant

Passing by the River View High School in Thakurgaon town, a lot of eateries will come into sight. However, one that is often seen abuzz with customers is “Amena Hotel”.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Barsha Mangal Utshab held in Thakurgaon

Barsha Mangal Utshab was held on Thursday evening at Lokayan Museum premises at Akcha village in Thakurgaon sadar upazila.
15 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Bumper yield, good price make chilli growers happy

Chilli farmers of Panchagarh and Thakurgaon districts are happy due to its bumper production and good market prices during the ongoing harvesting season.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM

High yield, good price bring smile to betel nut growers

Betel nut growers of Panchagarh are happy with its good yield and fair price this season.
24 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi sales pick up in Thakurgaon markets

Different markets in the district town and surrounding areas are buzzing with customers as Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla
12 April 2016, 18:00 PM

'Preserve country's largest ancient city'

The archaeological site at the ancient city of Bhitargarh in Panchagarh Sadar upazila assumed a festive look as Bhitargarh Day was
19 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Illegal sand lifting poses threat to bridge

A local Awami League leader is extracting sand as landfill from the Senua River around 50 metres from an important bridge on
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Murdered FF's body exhumed after 40 yrs

A freedom fighter's body was exhumed in former Indian enclave Shalbari village in Boda upazila of Panchagarh yesterday, 40 years after
5 March 2016, 18:00 PM

'Breakthrough' in priest killing

Five days into the murder of a Hindu priest in Panchagarh, police yesterday claimed to have "completely cracked" the case and arrested three "key suspects".
26 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Accidents on rise as safety work incomplete

Different 'black spots' on Panchagarh-Dinajpur highway in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila see frequent accidents as work for construction of new jersy barriers (generally called road dividers) has remained half-done for around six months, making the road too narrow and risky.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Banglabandha opens immigration services

Immigration services at Banglabandha land port in Panchagarh and the corresponding Phulbari land port in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal began yesterday amid festivity and hope that it would boost trade and tourism between the two countries.
18 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Innovative measure saves boro seedbeds from cold, dense fog

Most of the boro seedbeds in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are growing well despite persistent cold wave and dense fog as the
4 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Mustard farmers eye bumper yield as reaping time nears

Mustard growers and agriculture officials in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are expecting a bumper yield of the cash crop this season.
20 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Late blight disease worries potato growers

Potato growers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are worried due to attack of late blight disease at different villages of the two
19 January 2016, 18:00 PM

AL faces tough contest in 3 Thakurgaon municipalities

Contest by 'rebels' and intra-party feud put the Awami League (AL) nominated mayoral candidates in Thakurgaon, Pirganj and
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Hectic campaign on in three municipalities as polls near

Electioneering in Thakurgaon, Pirganj and Ranishankoil municipalities in the district has gained momentum as the aspirants are now
26 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Cheap, colourful blankets of Keshurbari gain popularity

The weavers of Keshurbari village in Sadar upazila of the district are busy producing woollen blankets as chill grips the northern region during the winter. The blankets of Keshurbari village are very popular, especially among low-income people in northern districts as it provides warmth to them for a cheap price.
21 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Cassia leaf farming on rise in Panchagarh

Commercial cultivation of cassia-leaf (locally known as tejpata) is gaining popularity in Panchagarh district in recent years as the item,
3 December 2015, 18:00 PM

ICU ventilator lies idle at Panchagarh Sadar Hospital

An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ventilator sent by the health department is lying useless at Panchagarh Sadar Hospital for over two years as
23 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Farmers all smiles as yield high, prices good

Bumper yield and good prices of early winter vegetables has brought smiles to the farmers in the district.
22 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Barsha Mangal Utshab held in Thakurgaon

The 8th Barsha Mangal Utshab was held at Eco Pathshala and College premises at Gobindanagar village in Thakurgaon municipality area on Friday. The programme included renditions of monsoon -themed Tagore, modern and folk songs.
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

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