S Dilip Roy

1,200 sued over attack on Hindu homes in Rangpur

Three days after the first round of attacks on Hindu homes in Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila, a case was filed last night against 1,200 unidentified individuals on vandalism and looting charges.

2d ago

Dharla erosion leaves hundreds homeless

The erosion of the Dharla has left riverside families in disarray across Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts.

3d ago

Farmers in Rangpur region forced to rely on irrigation amid drought

Many farmers are still holding out, hoping for rain

5d ago

Water crisis hampers jute harvest in Rangpur

Thousands of farmers across the Rangpur region are unable to harvest their mature jute crops due to a severe water crisis, as a prolonged dry spell and scant rainfall have left local water bodies nearly dry.

1w ago

Built for farmers, agri markets stay unused for 15yrs

A total of 32 agricultural markets were constructed across seven districts of Rangpur division to enable farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers,

1w ago

Teesta chars remain dry despite peak monsoon

It is monsoon season in Bangladesh, but the Teesta River paints an unusually dry picture. Instead of swelling channels and submerged sandbars, vast stretches of the riverbed remain exposed, a rare and worrying sight for locals who have lived along its banks for decades.

1w ago

Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto

1w ago

The hands that stretched to freedom

Abu Sayed is no longer just a name. The English department student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) was brutally shot dead by police on this very day a year ago.

2w ago
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

1,200 sued over attack on Hindu homes in Rangpur

Three days after the first round of attacks on Hindu homes in Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila, a case was filed last night against 1,200 unidentified individuals on vandalism and looting charges.

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

Dharla erosion leaves hundreds homeless

The erosion of the Dharla has left riverside families in disarray across Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

Farmers in Rangpur region forced to rely on irrigation amid drought

Many farmers are still holding out, hoping for rain

July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025

Water crisis hampers jute harvest in Rangpur

Thousands of farmers across the Rangpur region are unable to harvest their mature jute crops due to a severe water crisis, as a prolonged dry spell and scant rainfall have left local water bodies nearly dry.

July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

Built for farmers, agri markets stay unused for 15yrs

A total of 32 agricultural markets were constructed across seven districts of Rangpur division to enable farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers,

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Teesta chars remain dry despite peak monsoon

It is monsoon season in Bangladesh, but the Teesta River paints an unusually dry picture. Instead of swelling channels and submerged sandbars, vast stretches of the riverbed remain exposed, a rare and worrying sight for locals who have lived along its banks for decades.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

The hands that stretched to freedom

Abu Sayed is no longer just a name. The English department student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) was brutally shot dead by police on this very day a year ago.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Rangpur-Dhaka highway: Maize drying on road disrupts traffic

This needs to be stopped immediately, says a truck driver

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Rangpur roads riddled with potholes

Most of the major roads in Rangpur city are riddled with potholes, cracks, and eroded surfaces due to years of neglect and lack of maintenance, causing immense suffering for commuters.