Potato farmers facing losses
Many struggling to cover costs and failing to avail cold storage facilities as prices dip
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Protect our farmers from their grievances
Farmers are disconnected from the government, lacking timely support, even during natural disasters.
24 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Bogura's Poradah fish fair: A blend of tradition and trade
The century-old Poradah Macher Mela started yesterday at an open field in Mohishaban union under Bogura’s Gabtali upazila
13 February 2025, 10:30 AM
Potato growers at risk of huge losses as prices dip
Potato acreage in Bangladesh increased to a record high of 5.21 lakh hectares this year, but growers are apprehensive about a significant financial setback due to falling prices of the popular vegetable.
14 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Crown jewels of Bengal
Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Potato cultivation expands as prices rise
Potato cultivation has increased across Bangladesh as farmers have been getting higher prices year-round amid elevated inflation in the country.
27 November 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Where is Milon?’
Muniruzzaman Milon, 31, a garments worker, went out to join a victory rally in front of Ashulia Police Station on August 5, to celebrate the ouster of the Awami League government following the student-led mass uprising.
19 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Youth Games: Poor input leads to ‘almost zero output’
The final round of the Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games was inaugurated on 26th February by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
3 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Frustrated BCB set to cut ties with Shaheed Chandu Stadium
Vexed by non-cooperation from the district’s local sports bodies and organisers for years, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to withdraw their association from the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura.
2 March 2023, 17:28 PM
Why are we so opposed to seeing Hero Alom in politics?
Hero Alom did manage to gain popularity among voters in Bogura.
4 February 2023, 17:00 PM
A police officer’s bias against a rape victim
On December 2, 2021, 16-year-old Sadia Akhter (not her real name), a domestic worker, stole gold jewellery and cash from the apartment in Wari, where she worked, complying with her boyfriend’s instructions.
15 January 2023, 01:20 AM
Gaibandha-5 By-Polls: AL’s Ripon wins amid low turnout
Ruling Awami League-backed candidate Mahmud Hasan Ripon unofficially won the by-polls to Gaibandha-5 (Fulchhari and Saghata) constituency.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Every political crisis in Afghanistan has caged women
After this new ban, many NGOs that were working for the development of Afghanistan have stopped their operations, demanding the withdrawal of the irrational bans.
4 January 2023, 13:00 PM
Re-polling in Gaibandha-5 today
The Election Commission has taken all-out preparations to hold the re-polling in Gaibandha-5 constituency today.
3 January 2023, 18:00 PM
How do bus strikes ahead of BNP rallies affect transport workers?
Ordinary transport workers have been suffering due to loss of income during these strikes.
10 December 2022, 02:00 AM
Northern smile
The bumper yield of Aman paddy and good prices has brought big smiles to the faces of rice growers in six northern districts.
3 December 2022, 01:50 AM
Is SAARC's university losing its glory?
In the last few years, the SAU admins seem to have moved away from the right track.
19 November 2022, 15:00 PM
Calls of the Kanchenjunga
The majestic Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain.
12 November 2022, 02:30 AM
What’s the govt doing to promote tourism?
Considering the rush of visitors from all over the country, the tourist facilities in Panchagarh are anything but adequate.
12 November 2022, 02:20 AM
Gaibandha Santals struggling for irrigation water
They staged a demonstration, blocked roads, and submitted written applications to the local electricity office, upazila nirbahi officer, and deputy commissioner. They also talked to the Rangpur divisional commissioner to get electricity for the irrigation pump. But they are yet to get it.
6 November 2022, 06:49 AM
Northern tea farming shrivelled by unfair prices
While the government, tea board and factory owners have benefited, tea farmers have been suffering losses for years.
3 November 2022, 13:00 PM
Rakibul wins prestigious Powerman Duathlon in Malaysia
Bangladesh’s Rakibul Islam, a national cycling champion, won Powerman Duathlon Asia Championship 2022 in Putrajaya today.
30 October 2022, 04:43 AM
Cyclone Sitrang damages Aman crops, fish farms
Cyclone Sitrang has affected 33,000 hectares of transplanted Aman paddy crop and washed away fish and shrimps mainly in the southern coastal districts, officials said yesterday.
26 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Cyclone may hit Bangladesh coast at 93kmph on Oct 25: IMD
The Indian meteorological department (IMD) provided a forecast an hour ago saying that a potential cyclone-storm is likely to hit some parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with around 93 kmph wind speed on October 25.
21 October 2022, 09:11 AM
Gaibandha by-polls: Police, magistrates played silent roles
Some polling officials yesterday alleged they did not get enough cooperation from law enforcers and magistrates to stop irregularities during the Gaibandha-5 by-election on October 12.
19 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Gaibandha-5 by-polls: Forced to write down election was free, fair
A number of presiding officers have alleged that they were forced by ruling Awami League men to make written statements that Wednesday’s voting in Gaibandha-5 by-polls was free and fair.
14 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Gaibandha polls irregularities: EC blames it on local admin
The Election Commission holds the local administration and presiding officers responsible for the polling irregularities that ultimately led to the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-election on Wednesday.
14 October 2022, 02:30 AM