A beacon for entrepreneurs
When West Pakistan-based businesses dominated trade and investment in the 1950s and 60s of the country, very few Bangladeshis
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Daulatdia Ghat may get swept away anytime
The Daulatdia berthing point in Rajbari may get swept away anytime due to erosion by the Padma, which is going to eventually cause a disruption of Paturia-Daulatdia ferry service.
7 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Saviour of expecting mothers
Human society can be cruel and unforgiving: a lesson for any adult. At the time of birth however, when newborn takes first breath in
28 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Cattle rearing brings her solvency
Cattle rearing finally alleviated her poverty.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Classical music soiree in Manikganj
A classical music soiree was held in Manikganj on Monday night. Nazrul-Promila Institute, an organization formed in memory of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Ashalata Sen Promila, arranged the programme titled 'Purobi' at an auditorium at Aricha ghat under Shivalaya upazila of the district.
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Three -day literary and cultural conference ends in Manikganj
The three-day international literature and cultural conference recently ended at Manikganj Government Boys' High School play
4 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Weeklong folk festival ends at Hasli village
A seven-day folk festival ended at Hasli village in Manikganj on October 5.
6 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Syed Shamsul Haq remembered in Manikganj
Ambidextrous writer Syed Shamsul Haq was remembered in Manikganj through a cultural programme and discussion. Sangskritik
5 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Shift terminal to save it from Padma erosion
Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari's Goalanda is under serious threat of being entirely devoured by the mighty Padma river,
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM
For the love of flowers
Engineer Khan Mohammad Aftab Uddin's love for flowers has flourished into a profitable business venture in Manikganj.
4 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Shamim, friends take in another
Shamim Ahmed in his continued endeavour to help those suffering from mental distress took treatment responsibility of another woman, aged around 35.
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Owners-BIWTA row over legality
Speedboats have been plying with passengers on the Aricha-Kazirhat river route illegally for the last 11 months. The service started
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Rabiul remembered as son of Manikganj
Speakers yesterday at a memorial meeting highlighted the life of Mohammad Rabiul Karim, a slain assistant commissioner of the
15 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Key Bangladesh river Jamuna losing navigability
Around 50 laden cargo vessels heading towards the northern region have been stranded near Paturia and Daulatdia ferry ghats for the last couple of days due to poor navigability in the Jamuna river.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Padma devours part of Daulatdia ferry terminal
Daulatdia ferry ghat is now under serious threat posed by river erosion. Ghat (landing spot) No 2 was closed from Sunday after erosion
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Leading by example
People of seven villages in Manikganj Sadar upazila have set an example by taking an initiative to build a concrete bridge over a canal at Palora Mollar Ghat on their own.
26 February 2016, 18:00 PM
'We too can'
Physically challenged Sujon, 13, cannot move without support from others. He cannot speak either. His father Sayedur remarried and got settled in Tangail.
8 February 2016, 18:00 PM
UZ offices under threat as embankment breaks
Erosion by the Padma River has taken a serious turn in Harirampur upazila under the district.
2 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Medical service eludes Manikganj char people
Around 30 thousand people of Azimnagar, Sutalori and Lechhraganj unions of Harirampur upazila under the district, especially those on
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Death toll reaches 70
The death toll in Sunday's launch disaster in the Padma in Manikganj rose to 70, and the ill-fated vessel, MV Mostafa, was salvaged yesterday.
23 February 2015, 21:59 PM