Quamrul Islam Rubaiyat

Tea output in northern plains down 20% in 2024

Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.

2w ago

Mirzapur Shahi Mosque: A testament to Mughal architecture

Local folklore suggests that a person named Sheikh Malek Uddin Akheruzzaman constructed the mosque

3w ago

Wheat acreage lowest on record

Cultivation of wheat has hit the lowest on record in the current season in Bangladesh as many producers opted to grow potato and other high-value crops on land previously used for the second most important staple food after rice.

2m ago

Except for tourism, tulip in Tetulia shows little prospect

In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.

3m ago

Thakurgaon locals find moments of joy and struggle amid mystic fog, cold

"It's nearly impossible to stay outside in this relentless cold blowing in from the north," said a local.

3m ago

More than just a restaurant

Passing by the River View High School in Thakurgaon town, a lot of eateries will come into sight. However, one that is often seen abuzz with customers is “Amena Hotel”.

1y ago

New sugarcane prices perk up farmers

The government has refixed prices at which it would buy sugarcane from farmers, raising hopes that it would encourage an increase in the crop’s cultivation across the country. 

1y ago

Silk factory in Thakurgaon resumes production after 21 years

After nearly 21 years, Thakurgaon Silk Factory resumed its production last week with the new name ‘Suprio Silk Factory’.

1y ago
April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Tea output in northern plains down 20% in 2024

Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Mirzapur Shahi Mosque: A testament to Mughal architecture

Local folklore suggests that a person named Sheikh Malek Uddin Akheruzzaman constructed the mosque

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Wheat acreage lowest on record

Cultivation of wheat has hit the lowest on record in the current season in Bangladesh as many producers opted to grow potato and other high-value crops on land previously used for the second most important staple food after rice.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Except for tourism, tulip in Tetulia shows little prospect

In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Thakurgaon locals find moments of joy and struggle amid mystic fog, cold

"It's nearly impossible to stay outside in this relentless cold blowing in from the north," said a local.

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

More than just a restaurant

Passing by the River View High School in Thakurgaon town, a lot of eateries will come into sight. However, one that is often seen abuzz with customers is “Amena Hotel”.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

New sugarcane prices perk up farmers

The government has refixed prices at which it would buy sugarcane from farmers, raising hopes that it would encourage an increase in the crop’s cultivation across the country. 

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Silk factory in Thakurgaon resumes production after 21 years

After nearly 21 years, Thakurgaon Silk Factory resumed its production last week with the new name ‘Suprio Silk Factory’.

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

Ahmadiyyas still homeless in Panchagarh

Several hundred people of the Ahmadiyya community, who came under attacks by fundamentalists in Panchagarh, are still homeless nine days after the violence.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

Ahmadiyya Villages: Gripped by fear, many fleeing homes

People of the Ahmadiyya community in Panchagarh have been spending their days amid fears of further attacks by Islamist outfits.