Rajshahi

Mangoes, memories and the magic of Rajshahi

When you grow old, you slow down your pace and seek calm. You want to be away from the hubbub of city life and live for yourself; toying with this realisation, I am in search of a quiet place to drop my anchor. I am twiddling between Rajshahi, Faridpur, and Barishal.

Locals block railway, seek train stop at Charghat

Train services on the Rajshahi–Dhaka route were briefly disrupted yesterday morning after residents of Rajshahi’s Charghat upazila staged a blockade, demanding an intercity train stop at Nandangachhi Railway Station.

Rajshahi in a day: Top spots you can't miss

Rajshahi, Bangladesh, offers a quiet getaway with historical sites like Varendra Museum, Rajshahi College, and Dhopkols. Enjoy scenic views of the Padma River and Rajshahi University’s serene campus. Avoid summer heat; pack sunscreen and water.

Apurba addresses rumours sparked by Indian media

West Bengal-based news outlet Anandabazar has recently published a report claiming that Ziaul Faruq Apurba, despite holding a valid Indian visa, missed the premiere of “Chalchitra” due to alleged death threats.  

42 all out: Sumon's hattrick helps skittle Rajshahi for lowest NCL total

Pacer Sumon Khan took seven wickets including a hattrick as Rajshahi Division were bowled out for 42 runs – the lowest in the history of National Cricket League (NCL) – against Dhaka Division today at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium on Bogura.

National Women's Cricket League to start from August 24

The National Women’s Cricket League, which will be held in T20 format keeping the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in mind, will get underway on August 24 at two different venues in Rajshahi.

Rajshahi’s Star Cineplex looted, vandalised

The Rajshahi branch of Star Cineplex, located in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park, has been vandalised by unknown assailants today (August 7). The news was confirmed by the Chairman of Star Cineplex, former MP Mahboob Rahman Ruhel.

Onion seeds may get expensive for low yield

Onion seeds are often referred to as “black gold” by farmers in the Rajshahi region due to their dark shade and high market value. This stands true for the fact that when planting ran from October to early December last year, the seeds were sold at an average of Tk 5,000 per maund in the district, some 250 kilometres west of the capital.

What went right for Rajshahi?

The city's recent eye-catching developmental transformation has been a matter of curiosity for many.

September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019

Policeman hacked in Rajshahi

An unidentified man hacked an on duty police constable in front of the traffic police office in the city’s Bhatapara area yesterday afternoon.

April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019

Overuse of pesticides in mangoes

As the mango season approaches, instead of looking forward to enjoying this succulent fruit, mango lovers should be worried about

April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019

Pesticides still being applied on mangoes

A number of mango growers are spraying toxic pesticides on their orchards in Rajshahi region, despite a High Court order to deploy police in the areas to prevent the harmful practice.

April 9, 2019
April 9, 2019

Deploy cops at mango orchards to stop use of toxic chemicals

The High Court directs the government to immediately deploy police at mango gardens in Rajshahi and other major harvesting areas to prevent use of toxic chemicals in mangoes.

April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019

Stash of bullets found in pond at Rajshahi

A stash of bullets has been found from a pond in Rajshahi’s Tanore upazila.

February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Man’s bullet-hit body found in Rajshahi

Police recover a man’s bullet-hit body in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi. Deceased Mati, 40, was an accused in a criminal case.

February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Drug dealer shot dead in 'gunfight'

A drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” between two feuding gangs of illegal traders in Charghat upazila's Raotha village early yesterday.

June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018

BNP aspirants to collect city polls nomination papers tomorrow

BNP’s mayor candidates for Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal city corporation elections will be collecting their nomination papers.

February 6, 2018
February 6, 2018

Road crash kills 2 SSC examinees

Two SSC examinees and the father of one of the students were killed in a road accident in Rajshahi's Puthia upazila yesterday morning.

February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018

2 SSC examinees among 3 killed in Rajshahi road crash

Three people, including two SSC examinees, are killed in a road accident at Tarapur in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.