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
November 24, 2015
ICU ventilator lies idle at Panchagarh Sadar Hospital
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ventilator sent by the health department is lying useless at Panchagarh Sadar Hospital for over two years as
November 23, 2015
Farmers all smiles as yield high, prices good
Bumper yield and good prices of early winter vegetables has brought smiles to the farmers in the district.
August 9, 2015
Barsha Mangal Utshab held in Thakurgaon
The 8th Barsha Mangal Utshab was held at Eco Pathshala and College premises at Gobindanagar village in Thakurgaon municipality area on Friday. The programme included renditions of monsoon -themed Tagore, modern and folk songs.
July 13, 2015
405 seek to be Indian citizens
As many as 405 inhabitants in the 36 Indian enclaves inside Panchagarh got registered with a joint survey team to become Indian nationals in the last six days.
July 1, 2015
Jockeys of Farabari Sheegari
A traditional horse race was held at Farabari Sheegari village under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila last week on 11 June 2015. Thousands of
June 28, 2015
Rice procurement drive in Thakurgaon suspended
All the 12 LSD godowns of the district have temporarily suspended receiving rice under the government's procurement drive in the
June 4, 2015
Bumper sesame yield expected in Panchagarh
Farmers and agriculture officials in Panchagarh district are expecting a bumper yield of sesame this season.
May 8, 2015
Pheromone trap gaining popularity among farmers
Environment-friendly 'sex pheromone trap' for killing harmful insects is gaining popularity among the vegetable farmers in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts, thanks to the motivational programme of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE).
May 6, 2015
Meeting loved ones at the border
The beginning of the Bengali New Year is a special day for all Bengalis. But it's more so for some individuals who only get to see their
April 28, 2015
Thakurgaon, Panchagarh farm labourers leave areas for work
A large number of farm labourers from Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are going to southern and north-eastern areas of the
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