Potholes galore on 27km stretch in Faridpur
Around 27-kilometre stretch of Dhaka-Barishal Highway in Faridpur lies in a dilapidated condition, causing sufferings to thousands of passengers travelling between Dhaka and 21 southern districts.
1w ago
28 years of neglect
Established in the 1981-82 fiscal year, the Rajbari Government Poultry Farm, spanning 2.88 acres in the Bhabanipur area of Rajbari town, was once a beacon of hope for the local meat industry.
2m ago
We had to bribe hospital for his body
Says brother of Gani who died after being shot in Dhaka
3m ago
Business picks up for boat makers
The century-old Bhanga Boat Market in Faridpur’s Bhanga municipality is going through a busy time amid rise in demand for boats in monsoon.
3m ago
Keeping onion fresh for over 6 months
Onion growers in Faridpur are optimistic about the newly constructed model storages for onion and garlic, which promise to reduce spoilage and enhance profitability.
3m ago
Bridge lies incomplete for two years
Commuters in Rajbari Sadar upazila have been suffering for over two years as construction work of a new bridge over the Mora Kumar river was abandoned by the contractor firm after they demolished the old bridge there.
4m ago
Killing of 2 workers: Panchapalli men go into hiding in fear of arrests
Almost all the Hindu men of Panchapalli in Faridpur’s Madhukhali upazila have gone into hiding, fearing arrests and also backlash from zealots, following the killing of two brothers suspected of setting fire to a temple.
6m ago
Onion seed growers expect bumper production
Onion seed growers, particularly in the largest-producing district of Faridpur, are expecting bumper production this year as the weather has remained favourable so far.
1y ago
December 23, 2016
Friend of dogs and crows
When everyone in Faridpur town is going to work early in the morning, a 54-year-old man is seen walking on the roads with a bag full
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