Jahidul Islam

Lack of bridge puts 50,000 locals in peril

Over 50,000 residents of Alokbali union in Narsingdi Sadar upazila continue to suffer due to the absence of a bridge connecting their river-encircled villages to the district headquarters.

1w ago

Three-domed mosque in Narsingdi: An architectural landmark exuding Mughal-era grandeur

The historic three-domed mosque in Narsingdi stands tall even after around 300 years, and remains a testament to the rich heritage of Muslim architecture from the Mughal era.

4m ago

Narsingdi Prison Break: Six months on, 184 fugitives still at large

The escape of 184 prisoners from Narsingdi District Jail has left the public in a state of fear and insecurity. Despite continuous operations by law enforcement agencies, neither the fugitives nor the looted weapons and ammunition have been fully recovered.

4m ago

Narsingdi DC Office: Recruitment delays create frustration, service disruption

Despite five job advertisements over the past two years for a total of 123 vacant positions, the recruitment process at the Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner’s Office remains incomplete.

5m ago

3 years on, police messes yet to be utilised

Two police residential messes built three years ago in Narsingdi remain unused due to bureaucratic delays and alleged negligence

5m ago

Pollution, encroachment killing Brahmaputra

water pollution and encroachment have drastically reduced fish populations, forcing him to consider changing his occupation and pushing him into hard times.

5m ago

Narsingdi grapples with traffic chaos

Surge in unregulated vehicles, lack of enforcement to blame

6m ago

A school that supports children with special needs

Bristi Akter has no legs since birth. Now 13, the Kishoreganj girl showed an increasing interest in studies and her family had her admitted to a local school. But her peers would often tease her about her condition, forcing her family to stop sending her to the school in the district’s Bhogpara in Katiadi upazila.

7m ago
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Lack of bridge puts 50,000 locals in peril

Over 50,000 residents of Alokbali union in Narsingdi Sadar upazila continue to suffer due to the absence of a bridge connecting their river-encircled villages to the district headquarters.

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Three-domed mosque in Narsingdi: An architectural landmark exuding Mughal-era grandeur

The historic three-domed mosque in Narsingdi stands tall even after around 300 years, and remains a testament to the rich heritage of Muslim architecture from the Mughal era.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Narsingdi Prison Break: Six months on, 184 fugitives still at large

The escape of 184 prisoners from Narsingdi District Jail has left the public in a state of fear and insecurity. Despite continuous operations by law enforcement agencies, neither the fugitives nor the looted weapons and ammunition have been fully recovered.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Narsingdi DC Office: Recruitment delays create frustration, service disruption

Despite five job advertisements over the past two years for a total of 123 vacant positions, the recruitment process at the Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner’s Office remains incomplete.

January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025

3 years on, police messes yet to be utilised

Two police residential messes built three years ago in Narsingdi remain unused due to bureaucratic delays and alleged negligence

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

Pollution, encroachment killing Brahmaputra

water pollution and encroachment have drastically reduced fish populations, forcing him to consider changing his occupation and pushing him into hard times.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Narsingdi grapples with traffic chaos

Surge in unregulated vehicles, lack of enforcement to blame

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

A school that supports children with special needs

Bristi Akter has no legs since birth. Now 13, the Kishoreganj girl showed an increasing interest in studies and her family had her admitted to a local school. But her peers would often tease her about her condition, forcing her family to stop sending her to the school in the district’s Bhogpara in Katiadi upazila.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

An economic corridor that quietly fuels growth

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

How Lucky got so lucky!

Laila Kaniz Lucky is the upazila parishad chairman of Narsingdi’s Raipura and a retired teacher of a government college.