Two brothers and sisters die due to unknown virus in Rajshahi, parents admitted to hospital

Two minor brother and sister died of unknown virus in Chuniyapara village of Durgapur, Rajshahi after eating Boroi (plum). Later, doctors took his parents into isolation. The dead are 2-year-old Muntaha Marisha and 5-year-old Muftaul Masiya. They were the daughters of Monjur Hussain, 35, a teacher at Rajshahi Cadet College, and Polly Khatoon, 30.

Extremists campaign for independent candidate in Rajshahi. Violent incidents and political threats came to light

According to police sources, Kala Babu had campaigned for Enamul Haq during the 11th parliamentary elections. He led the assassination of Chanchal Kumar, the then vice-president of the Municipal Jubo League and a supporter of Abul Kalam Azad, on 1 December 2018, ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections held on 30 December that year. A […]

Election campaign allegations: Live eagle used, complaint filed in Rajshahi

There is an allegation of involving a live eagle bird in the election campaign on behalf of an independent candidate in Rajshahi. A photo depicting such campaigning has been circulated on Facebook, following which a representative of the Awami League candidate in the constituency lodged a written complaint with the Election Scrutiny Committee on Saturday […]

Distribution of poultry and fish feed among marginal farmers by Citi Bank

Nurun Nahar, Country Director of Heifer International Bangladesh, delivered the welcome address. Also present at the event were Head of Commercial Banking Mohammad Mahmood Goni, Country Business Manager Ashanur Rahman and Head of Brand and Communications of the bank Shahryar Jameel Khan. Speaking as the chief guest, Maroof said, ‘The Bank intends to significantly increase […]

Increase agricultural production and productivity with the Barind project

The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) will ensure irrigation of 3,490 hectares of agricultural areas using surface water in the drought-prone region with a target of producing 27,920 tonnes of crops annually, reports news agency BSS. Required number of pumps, pontoons and pipelines will be installed at different points of nearby rivers including Padma, Mohnanda, […]