RAJSAHI, Dec 21: Incidents of theft, snatching, and dacoity have risen alarmingly across all eight districts of Rajshahi Division. Over the past eleven months, 59 cases of dacoity, 100 cases of snatching, and 927 theft cases have been filed in
RAJSHAHI, Nov 29: Family courts across the country are witnessing a surge in divorce and marital breakdown cases, with women and children often left most vulnerable.Lawyers and social workers say the rise stems from a mix of factors like extramarital
RAJSHAHI, Nov 20: Once hailed as a model residential zone in Rajshahi City, Upashahar is now grappling with severe drainage problems that have left residents frustrated and exposed to health hazards.Most of the drainage lines in the neighbourhood, built decades
RAJSHAHI, Nov 3: Rajshahi farmers are facing significant losses after three days of continuous rain and gusty winds caused by Cyclone Montha, which have damaged paddy fields, vegetable crops, and aquaculture ponds across the region.The worst-hit areas include Tanore, Charghat,
RAJSHAHI, Oct 13: With the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) elections set for October 16, several student panels have unveiled manifestos packed with ambitious pledges that go far beyond the union's constitutional powers.University teachers and observers warn that such
RAJSHAHI, Oct 2: Hoseniganj area in the Rajshahi City was once renowned for its exquisite cane products. Even before independence, the area boomed as a 'Cane Patti' (Cane Market), with 15 to 20 shops producing a stunning array of decorative
RAJSHAHI, Sept 25: In Rajshahi metropolis, the construction of five flyovers, being built at a cost of Tk 346 crore, has not been completed even after three years.Although 40-50% of the work on each is finished, the slow pace has
The creak and weave of cane are slowly falling silent in Rajshahi's historic Hossainiganj area as it is now fighting a quiet battle for survival.The area's famed 'Bet Potti' (cane lane) has now only three shops remaining out of 15
RAJSHAHI, Sept 15: In a shocking revelation from Rajshahi City's Ward no. 3, it has been found that a significant number of Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) subsidy cards, intended for the poor, are instead being held by financially well-off
RAJSHAHI, Sept 11: Known nationwide as a Green City, Clean City, Rajshahi has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most liveable urban areas in the country. Yet, despite this image, the region faces a severe employment crisis.Every year,