Relentless rainfall over the last one week left vast stretches of cropland submerged across Rangpur region, causing severe disruption to maize and paddy harvest. While the window for safe harvesting is rapidly closing, farmers are hoping for improvement in weather.
In a first, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam has formed an all-Hindu committee in a Rangpur union yesterday.
Planned industrial development remains elusive in Rangpur as construction of a second economic zone in the northern district of Bangladesh has been barred by red tape for 16 years now. Besides, the existing industrial enclave of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in the region has fallen into disrepair, forcing entrepreneurs to search elsewhere to set up shops.
Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.
Mangoes might feel like just another fruit, but to the people of Rajshahi and its environs, they are a way of life. It is no wonder that the love for mango permeates Bengali culture, as witnessed by literature that is replete with references to magnificent mango trees and the sweet, cool and deep shade under the bountiful boughs, enticing the weary travellers to stop a while. For people like me, enjoying the fruits of nature are an act of devotion.
At least 15 people have died of probable ethanol poisoning in Rangpur and Dinajpur between Monday night and Wednesday afternoon.
An 80-year-old man in Rangpur returns home after recovering from Covid-19 after 14 days of treatment.
Only thirteen beds out of 1,292 are enhanced with ICU facilities in eight districts of Rangpur Division to treat Covid-19 patients.
A man died in his house at Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila this morning with coronavirus-like symptoms.
Rajshahi Kings' third victory kept their playoff hopes alive as skipper Darren Sammy's late-over blitz and disciplined bowling gave them a 12-run victory over league leaders Rangpur Riders
Mohammad Mithun hit an unbeaten 49 as Rangpur Riders cantered to a seven-wicket win against Khulna Titans in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Chittagong today.
Eight militants of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are indicted over the murder of Japanese national Kunio Hoshi in Rangpur.
Train communications of Dhaka with Rajshahi, Khulna and Rangpur divisions are restored after six hours of disruption following a derailment of a wagon at Sayedabad Rail Station in Sirajganj.
A Hindu priest is rescued unhurt in Rangpur within 24 hours after he went missing.
A group of unknown miscreant stabbed an Awami League (AL) activist to death in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur early today.
A madrasa girl suffered severe burns as stalkers threw acid at her when she was studying in her room in the district's
The reckless driving of a coach helper filling in for a sleepy driver caused a head-on collision with another bus that left at least 12 dead and 49 injured in Taraganj of Rangpur yesterday.
Interns at Rangpur Medical College Hospital postpones their indefinite strike after a meeting with the hospital authorities.
A father and his son in Rangpur have been found with wart roots developing on their hands and feet -- a rare skin disease similar to that of Abul Bajandar.
