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.

February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018

Under pressure to drop case?

It was a dreadful day for her as her husband “died from torture” in Rab custody.

January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018

4.2 magnitude tremor jolts northern districts

A mild earthquake jolts the northern districts of Bangladesh including Rajshahi.

January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018

Cold to rattle the north the entire month

The ongoing cold wave sweeping over many parts of the country will be over in the next day or two but not in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, where the cold wave will last the entire month.

December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017

Two children save train from accident

A couple of quick-thinking little boys have saved a freight train from a possible accident yesterday.

December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017

Institute of Health Technology closed, students asked to vacate halls

Institute of Health Technology (IHT) Rajshahi has been declared closed after five female students were injured in an attack at a sit-in programme allegedly by members of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

October 21, 2017
October 21, 2017

9 Rajshahi AL leaders expelled

Awami League in Rajshahi has expelled nine leaders of Bagmara upazila who last month held lawmaker Enamul Haque responsible for

September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017

Food transporters begin indefinite strike in Rajshahi, Rangpur

Rajshahi Divisional Food Transport (Road) Conductors’ Association announces an indefinite strike from Sunday demanding increase of their transportation cost.

September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017

Met office predicts moderate rainfall

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places across Bangladesh, says Met office.

September 9, 2017
September 9, 2017

Rajshahi man dies in Rab custody, family claims torture

​A youth law enforcers identified as drug addict and arms dealer has died in the custody of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Rajshahi. Family claims he is tortured to death.

August 27, 2017
August 27, 2017

Pilot's father Shamsul Islam Mollah meets tragic end

Noted footballer and former Bangladesh cricket team skipper Khaled Masud Pilot’s father Shamsul Islam Mollah drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Sagarpara area of Rajshahi city today.