Quamrul Islam Rubaiyat

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”.

6m 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
February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

'Breakthrough' in priest killing

Five days into the murder of a Hindu priest in Panchagarh, police yesterday claimed to have "completely cracked" the case and arrested three "key suspects".

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Accidents on rise as safety work incomplete

Different 'black spots' on Panchagarh-Dinajpur highway in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila see frequent accidents as work for construction of new jersy barriers (generally called road dividers) has remained half-done for around six months, making the road too narrow and risky.

February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016

Banglabandha opens immigration services

Immigration services at Banglabandha land port in Panchagarh and the corresponding Phulbari land port in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal began yesterday amid festivity and hope that it would boost trade and tourism between the two countries.

February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016

Innovative measure saves boro seedbeds from cold, dense fog

Most of the boro seedbeds in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are growing well despite persistent cold wave and dense fog as the

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Mustard farmers eye bumper yield as reaping time nears

Mustard growers and agriculture officials in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are expecting a bumper yield of the cash crop this season.

January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016

Late blight disease worries potato growers

Potato growers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are worried due to attack of late blight disease at different villages of the two

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

AL faces tough contest in 3 Thakurgaon municipalities

Contest by 'rebels' and intra-party feud put the Awami League (AL) nominated mayoral candidates in Thakurgaon, Pirganj and

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

Hectic campaign on in three municipalities as polls near

Electioneering in Thakurgaon, Pirganj and Ranishankoil municipalities in the district has gained momentum as the aspirants are now

December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015

Cheap, colourful blankets of Keshurbari gain popularity

The weavers of Keshurbari village in Sadar upazila of the district are busy producing woollen blankets as chill grips the northern region during the winter. The blankets of Keshurbari village are very popular, especially among low-income people in northern districts as it provides warmth to them for a cheap price.

December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015

Cassia leaf farming on rise in Panchagarh

Commercial cultivation of cassia-leaf (locally known as tejpata) is gaining popularity in Panchagarh district in recent years as the item,