Jahidul Islam

An economic corridor that quietly fuels growth

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

1m ago

How Lucky got so lucky!

Laila Kaniz Lucky is the upazila parishad chairman of Narsingdi’s Raipura and a retired teacher of a government college.

5m ago

Two bridges by the locals, for the locals

Locals said that they raised Tk 30 lakh to construct the two bridges, whose total length is 1,240 feet. Of the two bridges, the bambo-made one is 900-feet, while the wooden bridge stands is 340 feet long

5m ago

Defying disability to empower lives

At only three, Kazi Mahmud Hasan Tarek lost his ability to walk after suffering from polio.

6m ago

17 killed as trains collide in Bhairab

At least 17 people were killed after a freight train ignored a signal light and rammed into a carriage of Egarosindhur Godhuli near Bhairab Bazar Junction Railway Station yesterday afternoon.

1y ago

Limping along on limited facilities

“I have been waiting for four hours for my test since I arrived here at 9:00am with a stomach ache. However, by the time my turn arrived, the doctor had already left the hospital,” said Sonia Akter while talking to this correspondent recently.

1y ago

Lotkon farmers enjoying fair yields, prices

Lotkon farmers in Bangladesh are enjoying good yields and prices for the fruit this year thanks to its vast popularity at home and abroad, according to market players.

1y ago

Banker shines in cattle farming

Ahsan Sikder took up cattle rearing in 2013, a couple of years after he graduated from Rajshahi University’s Marketing department

1y ago
October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

An economic corridor that quietly fuels growth

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

How Lucky got so lucky!

Laila Kaniz Lucky is the upazila parishad chairman of Narsingdi’s Raipura and a retired teacher of a government college.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Two bridges by the locals, for the locals

Locals said that they raised Tk 30 lakh to construct the two bridges, whose total length is 1,240 feet. Of the two bridges, the bambo-made one is 900-feet, while the wooden bridge stands is 340 feet long

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

Defying disability to empower lives

At only three, Kazi Mahmud Hasan Tarek lost his ability to walk after suffering from polio.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

17 killed as trains collide in Bhairab

At least 17 people were killed after a freight train ignored a signal light and rammed into a carriage of Egarosindhur Godhuli near Bhairab Bazar Junction Railway Station yesterday afternoon.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Limping along on limited facilities

“I have been waiting for four hours for my test since I arrived here at 9:00am with a stomach ache. However, by the time my turn arrived, the doctor had already left the hospital,” said Sonia Akter while talking to this correspondent recently.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Lotkon farmers enjoying fair yields, prices

Lotkon farmers in Bangladesh are enjoying good yields and prices for the fruit this year thanks to its vast popularity at home and abroad, according to market players.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Banker shines in cattle farming

Ahsan Sikder took up cattle rearing in 2013, a couple of years after he graduated from Rajshahi University’s Marketing department

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Alokbali’s water hyacinth woes

Mahmuda Begum was bleeding excessively after she gave birth to a baby girl on December 22 last year.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

Narsingdi’s clout as industrial hub grows

New industries are being set up in Narsingdi as the district’s road connectivity with the capital has seen a remarkable improvement in recent years, businessmen say.