Rajshahi

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.

Rajshahi’s ‘Bat Doctor’ wants to take over the world

Rajshahi's Hossain Muhammad Aftab, better known as Shahin, earned the nickname 'Bat Doctor' during his school days, for his uncanny ability of fixing any issues related to a cricket bat.

U-19s clinch one-day series against South Africa

Bangladesh U-19s clinched the series against South Africa U-19s 3-2 with a three-wicket win in the series-deciding fifth one-dayer at Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi today.

A Rajshahi University scholar who has helped little magazines thrive

Four little magazines have been published under his editorship.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

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.  

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

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.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

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.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

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.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

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.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

What went right for Rajshahi?

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

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Rajshahi’s ‘Bat Doctor’ wants to take over the world

Rajshahi's Hossain Muhammad Aftab, better known as Shahin, earned the nickname 'Bat Doctor' during his school days, for his uncanny ability of fixing any issues related to a cricket bat.

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

U-19s clinch one-day series against South Africa

Bangladesh U-19s clinched the series against South Africa U-19s 3-2 with a three-wicket win in the series-deciding fifth one-dayer at Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi today.

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

A Rajshahi University scholar who has helped little magazines thrive

Four little magazines have been published under his editorship.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

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.