Md Quamrul Islam Rubaiyat

Eid fair that brings Thakurgaon together

Every Eid, as the sun begins to set over Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School ground, a familiar rhythm takes hold -- laughter, music, the creaking sound of Ferris wheels, and the murmur of people catching up with old friends.

2w ago

Heartfelt reunion of a 107-yr-old father and his daughter at Banglabandha

They got the opportunity for meeting on March 1, with the cordial cooperation of the members of the two border guards

1m ago

Potato growers at risk of huge losses as prices dip

Potato acreage in Bangladesh increased to a record high of 5.21 lakh hectares this year, but growers are apprehensive about a significant financial setback due to falling prices of the popular vegetable.

3m ago

Mango buds bloom in abundance

Mango buds on trees are in abundance in Thakurgaon following a favourable weather, showing a bright prospect for a good yield of the juicy summer fruit.

1y ago

Third tea auction centre launched in Panchagarh

A new tea auction centre began operations in Bangladesh’s northwest bordering district of Panchagarh yesterday, making it the third establishment of its kind following the country’s first in Chattogram and the second in Sreemangal.

1y ago

Hafiza gets a new lease of life thanks to Thakurgaon DC

Found ill, alone and disoriented nearly one and half months ago, an elderly woman returned to her family today thanks to the government official's efforts

1y ago

North to see its largest private hospital

A 1,000-bed private hospital will be set up in the northern district of Panchagarh at an estimated cost of Tk 2,500 crore from “local and foreign investors” who seek to meet healthcare needs of locals and neighbouring countries’ citizens. 

2y ago

Calls of the Kanchenjunga

The majestic Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain.

2y ago
January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016

17.5 km Panchagarh road cracks days after repairs

Only a few days after completion of renovation work, the 17.5-kilometre road from Panchagarh Sugar Mills to Debiganj via Benghari

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Scanty rainfall hampers T-aman farming

Insufficient rainfall during the ongoing rainy season badly hampers cultivation of transplanted aman (T-aman) paddy in Thakurgaon

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