S Dilip Roy

Cold, fog harming boro seedlings

Boro seedlings in seedbeds across many areas of the Rangpur region are suffering due to a persistent cold wave and dense fog. Farmers are struggling to save their seedbeds by covering them with polythene and spraying medicines, and they are now worried about recovering their production costs.

5d ago

Navigability crisis halts ferry services

Ferry services on the Chilmari-Roumari route have been suspended since December 23 last year due to a navigability crisis on the Brahmaputra River.

5d ago

Escalating clashes over char occupation in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram

11 cases have been filed at the police stations and courts in the two districts related to these incidents

5d ago

984 brick kilns on farmlands

The topsoil of vast areas of farmland in the agriculture-based northern districts is being used for manufacturing bricks, causing significant harm to agriculture and the environment.

1w ago

Cauliflower now a burden for farmers

Farmers in the Rangpur region are facing significant losses despite a bumper cauliflower harvest this season.

1w ago

Cold bites, warmth eludes

The char people in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat are enduring severe suffering due to a biting cold wave that has persisted for two consecutive weeks.

1w ago

Avian guests flock to Brahmaputra

As the chill of winter settles over the Brahmaputra, a spectacular visitor graces its waters: the Chakoa, or Red Crested Pochard.

2w ago

Jaynal Abedin, a day labourer and 'Gunijan'

Jaynal was honoured with the Poet Syed Shamsul Haque "Gunijan Honour" at a ceremony organised by the Poet Syed Shamsul Haque Cultural Club in Uttar Baravita Boi Mor village, Phulbari upazila, Kurigram

3w ago
January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Navigability crisis halts ferry services

Ferry services on the Chilmari-Roumari route have been suspended since December 23 last year due to a navigability crisis on the Brahmaputra River.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Cold, fog harming boro seedlings

Boro seedlings in seedbeds across many areas of the Rangpur region are suffering due to a persistent cold wave and dense fog. Farmers are struggling to save their seedbeds by covering them with polythene and spraying medicines, and they are now worried about recovering their production costs.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Escalating clashes over char occupation in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram

11 cases have been filed at the police stations and courts in the two districts related to these incidents

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

984 brick kilns on farmlands

The topsoil of vast areas of farmland in the agriculture-based northern districts is being used for manufacturing bricks, causing significant harm to agriculture and the environment.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Cauliflower now a burden for farmers

Farmers in the Rangpur region are facing significant losses despite a bumper cauliflower harvest this season.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Cold bites, warmth eludes

The char people in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat are enduring severe suffering due to a biting cold wave that has persisted for two consecutive weeks.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Avian guests flock to Brahmaputra

As the chill of winter settles over the Brahmaputra, a spectacular visitor graces its waters: the Chakoa, or Red Crested Pochard.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

Jaynal Abedin, a day labourer and 'Gunijan'

Jaynal was honoured with the Poet Syed Shamsul Haque "Gunijan Honour" at a ceremony organised by the Poet Syed Shamsul Haque Cultural Club in Uttar Baravita Boi Mor village, Phulbari upazila, Kurigram

December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024

Lalmonirhat workers left in limbo as job scheme funding delayed

Workers enlisted under the scheme have expressed their concerns over the uncertain start of the project

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Fertiliser shortfall threatens crop yields in Lalmonirhat

A shortage of fertiliser allocation has left farmers in Lalmonirhat struggling to achieve their targeted crop production. They now fear that the expected yields will be disrupted as a result of the shortfall.