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”.
8m 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
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.
1y ago
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.
1y ago
A heartbreaking reunion
Abu Bakkar Siddique, a resident of Natore, met his son at Panchagarh Sadar upazila after some months. They had planned to enjoy each other’s company at Jalsa Salana, an annual gathering for people belonging to the Ahmadiyya community.
1y ago
Panic grips Panchagarh Ahmadiyya villages
He spent his entire life savings to build a house for his family, and then he had to watch that house go up in flames in a matter of minutes.
1y ago
Tulip cultivation expanding as demand rises
Encouraged by their success in tulip cultivation last year, farmers across Bangladesh have sown the decorative plant in more areas of the country this winter season, especially in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh.
1y ago
May 8, 2020
Wheat Procurement: Importers reach out to farmers
Amid high demand for wheat in the local market, the government’s procurement programme is failing to attract local growers, who witnessed a better yield this year.
May 6, 2020
You stumble I catch
A group of youths in Thakurgaon town are being praised for their non-profit initiative named ‘30% discount store’.
November 16, 2019
Tortured, then sold by Saudi employer
Little did Sumi Akter know the extent of misery awaiting her when she left for Saudi Arabia to work as a domestic help. She was tortured, kept confined for days, and sold by her employer.
August 7, 2019
Panchagarh growers leaning towards lotkon
Mouth-watering fruit Burmese grape, commonly known as lotkon, is gaining popularity among growers in Panchagarh.
January 7, 2019
Festive Poush Mela ends in Thakurgaon
Amidst huge festivity, the two-day third Poush Mela and tenth Lokayan Pitha Utsab concluded yesterday at Lokayan Museum premises in Akcha village under Sadar upazila.
December 9, 2018
A unique chance to meet dear ones from across the border
Gobindapur border in Haripur upazila under the district saw an amazing picture on Friday as thousands of Bangla speaking people from both sides of the border got an opportunity to meet their relatives on the occasion of decades-old traditional Pathar Kali Mela.
October 20, 2018
Age-old Thakurgaon Bijaya Dashami Mela held
The decades-old Bijaya Dashami Mela was held yesterday at Riverview High School ground in Thakurgaon with much fanfare.
April 17, 2018
Khoka Da, an inspiration
Nurul Islam was one of those nondescript yet selfless individuals who devoted their lives to promoting sports in the country. Popularly
October 3, 2017
Idle days of idol makers
Idol makers, who play an indispensible role in religious festivals of the Hindus, especially pujas, are relegated to the
May 16, 2017
Rabi: A symbol of honest politician
Rabi Mahmud became an emblem of an austere life along with dedicated work for the party, a quality rarely to be found among present day political leaders, especially those belonging to major parties.
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