Mamun-ur-Rashid

The joy of reading

In this era of digital screens and the internet, a visit to Bogra's four-storied Woodburn Government Public Library comes as a pleasant

7y ago

Their sufferings, like floods, not receding

The recent floods have affected different people in different ways. The one thing that they all have in common though is an unending

7y ago

Bamboo baskets a thriving tradition of Bogra's Jamuna river basin

In two villages in Bogra's Jamuna river basin,” weaving bamboo baskets is a tradition with a long history. Up to 600 families in

7y ago

Cultural programme in Bogra marking Eid

An cultural programme titled 'Eid Milon Mela' was held on Thursday evening in Bogra, with song renditions and dance performances. The

7y ago

Punish masterminds who derailed our sons

Parents of two Bogra militants, who were killed during the raid by law enforcers after the massacre at Holey Artisan Bakery in the

7y ago

Disability couldn't stop him

Syed Ali, 32, from Botiyavanga village in Durgahata union of Bogra's Gabtoli upazila was born physically challenged. His legs are

7y ago

Rapid change in char women's life

The life of women sees a rapid change as increasing number of female workers in the Jamuna river char areas of the district are

7y ago

Work yet to be complete

Construction work of the 10-storey chief judicial magistrate's court in the district is yet to be finished 65 months after it started in early 2012.

7y ago
April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017

Banana trading hampered for lack of market

The absence of a suitable marketplace for trading of bananas is causing problems for the farmers in the district, although banana

April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017

Puppet show at Baishakhi mela

Children of Bogra district were enthralled by a traditional puppet show at the five-day Baishakhi mela at Edward Park (Municipality Park) in Bogra.

April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017

Girl attends HSC exams with newborn on lap

Mother of a newborn baby is appearing at the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

Painting competitio in Bogra

A painting competition was arranged by Bogra Union of Journalists (BUJ) marking Genocide Day (March 25) and Independence Day (March 26) at its premise at Station Road in Bogra town on Saturday afternoon.

March 26, 2017
March 26, 2017

Drumstick tree owners smile at bumper yield

Bumper production of drumstick vegetable, locally called shajna, delights farmers of Adamdighi upazila, which is the biggest producer

March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Five plays staged at Bogra Natya Utshab

Five plays were staged at Shaheed Titu Millenayatan in Bogra on Monday evening.The inter-school and inter-district theatre festival was arranged by Bogra Theatre, Little Theatre and Bhor Holo.

March 8, 2017
March 8, 2017

Flowers brighten the lives of Bogra growers

Across Bogra's Sonatola upazila flower farms are bringing prosperity and self-reliance to growers and their families.

March 3, 2017
March 3, 2017

'Gunfight' in Bogra: 'Neo JMB chief for northern region' killed

Amijul Islam, killed in a “gunfight” with police in Bogra early on Thursday, was coordinating the activities of “Neo JMB” militants across the country and reorganising the outfit's military wing, police said.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

Painting competition in Bogra

A painting competition was held by Bogra Press Club on International Mother Language Day at its campus in Bogra town on Monday afternoon.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

Community-made bridge brings relief

Until recently, residents of Vuraghat and Chaulapara areas in Bogra's Shibganj municipality had to either take a boat