Jahidul Islam

One year of Narsingdi jailbreak: 177 inmates still at large

A year after the attack on Narsingdi District Jail, authorities have yet to recapture 177 of the 826 inmates who escaped during the incident on 19 July 2024.

1w ago

Lack of bridge puts 50,000 locals in peril

Over 50,000 residents of Alokbali union in Narsingdi Sadar upazila continue to suffer due to the absence of a bridge connecting their river-encircled villages to the district headquarters.

1m ago

Three-domed mosque in Narsingdi: An architectural landmark exuding Mughal-era grandeur

The historic three-domed mosque in Narsingdi stands tall even after around 300 years, and remains a testament to the rich heritage of Muslim architecture from the Mughal era.

5m ago

Narsingdi Prison Break: Six months on, 184 fugitives still at large

The escape of 184 prisoners from Narsingdi District Jail has left the public in a state of fear and insecurity. Despite continuous operations by law enforcement agencies, neither the fugitives nor the looted weapons and ammunition have been fully recovered.

5m ago

Narsingdi DC Office: Recruitment delays create frustration, service disruption

Despite five job advertisements over the past two years for a total of 123 vacant positions, the recruitment process at the Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner’s Office remains incomplete.

6m ago

3 years on, police messes yet to be utilised

Two police residential messes built three years ago in Narsingdi remain unused due to bureaucratic delays and alleged negligence

6m ago

Pollution, encroachment killing Brahmaputra

water pollution and encroachment have drastically reduced fish populations, forcing him to consider changing his occupation and pushing him into hard times.

6m ago

Narsingdi grapples with traffic chaos

Surge in unregulated vehicles, lack of enforcement to blame

7m ago
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023

Was political rivalry the reason?

The massive popularity of Narsingdi’s Shibpur Upazila Parishad Chairman Harunur Rashid Khan and the possibility of him contesting in the next general election might be reasons behind Saturday’s gun attack on him.

November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022

BSCIC estate in Narsingdi: Businesses displeased with inadequate facilities

Industrial estates under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) aim to facilitate cottage, micro, small and medium businesses by providing them a safe place to operate along with all the required services.

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