Up to 4°C colder than last year: North Bangladesh shivers
Rangpur Met Office says harsh conditions may persist for several more days
6 January 2026, 15:29 PM
6 January 2026, 15:29 PM
Wildlife enthusiasts protest surge in bird hunting
Photo walk and birdwatching event calls for urgent national action to protect birds
12 December 2025, 14:04 PM
12 December 2025, 14:04 PM
Farmers count losses as Aman prices fall
Rates dropped by more than Tk 100 per maund in two weeks as growers blame rising imports even amid peak harvesting
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Gap rollout: New promises for safe food production
Sohel Rana had been growing mangos since 2013 in traditional methods, often applying excessive chemical fertilisers and pesticides. He was aware of the health risks and the adverse effects on the soil, but he did what he needed to do for a greater yield. And until last year, the farmer from Naogaon sold his produces in the local market for a marginal profit.
16 November 2025, 18:07 PM
16 November 2025, 18:07 PM
Stored with hope, lost in silence
Jahidul Islam, a farmer from Chanpara area of Panchbibi upazila, had 100 sacks of seed potatoes stored at Sathi Himagar-3 cold storage.
6 November 2025, 18:20 PM
6 November 2025, 18:20 PM
World Food Day / The fight for safe food production in Bangladesh
Why are farmers spending extra money to use an unhealthy amount of chemical fertiliser and pesticides?
16 October 2025, 06:00 AM
16 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash
Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM
Bangladesh’s mango boom at risk without urgent attention
Many farmers are considering abandoning mango cultivation due to sharply rising production costs.
7 October 2025, 06:00 AM
7 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Northern farmers paying more for TSP fertiliser amid low supply
Farmers in the northern districts are paying Tk 47 to Tk 50 per kilogramme for triple superphosphate (TSP) fertiliser this Aman season, while the government rate is Tk 27.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Contraceptive crisis grips health centres
An acute shortage of contraceptives in health centres across the country is severely affecting reproductive and maternal healthcare, with marginalised communities in rural and remote areas suffering the most. .At community clinics, Family Welfare Assistants (FWAs) usually provide free cont
13 September 2025, 20:48 PM
Sapahar: The heartland of mango trade
If you stand at the Charmatha Zero Point of Naogaon’s Sapahar upazila town between June and August, all you see for nearly 2.5 kilometres in every direction are vehicles laden with crates of mangoes. .A decade ago, such a sight was unimaginable for locals..For three months each year,
29 August 2025, 19:55 PM
Potato farmers facing losses
Many struggling to cover costs and failing to avail cold storage facilities as prices dip
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Protect our farmers from their grievances
Farmers are disconnected from the government, lacking timely support, even during natural disasters.
24 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Bogura's Poradah fish fair: A blend of tradition and trade
The century-old Poradah Macher Mela started yesterday at an open field in Mohishaban union under Bogura’s Gabtali upazila
13 February 2025, 10:30 AM
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.
14 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Crown jewels of Bengal
Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Potato cultivation expands as prices rise
Potato cultivation has increased across Bangladesh as farmers have been getting higher prices year-round amid elevated inflation in the country.
27 November 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Where is Milon?’
Muniruzzaman Milon, 31, a garments worker, went out to join a victory rally in front of Ashulia Police Station on August 5, to celebrate the ouster of the Awami League government following the student-led mass uprising.
19 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Potato prices jump as supplies shrink
Consumers in Bangladesh have been paying more for potatoes over the past week, with supplies of the tuber harvested in the previous season running low as the new season approaches..Additionally, the high profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain is dealing a furth
5 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Is Shakib alone responsible for his predicament?
Shakib’s 17-year cricket career was marked by numerous controversies, and his farewell is no different.
21 October 2024, 10:15 AM
Paddy fields buried under sand
Thousands of farmers across Feni were devastated by the recent flood between August 16-26 following heavy rains and onrush of upstream water from Tripura.
18 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Floods in the north matter too
Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Houses for homeless: A project destined to fall into ruin
At least a dozen homes built for the homeless and landless on a river island in Bogura’s Sariakandi upazila have been devoured by the Jamuna while dozens of others are under threat of being lost.
12 October 2024, 01:17 AM
Potholes plague key Gaibandha road
The 12-kilometre road from Gobindaganj upazila town to Mahimaganj Railway Station in Gaibandha has long been in a dilapidated state and is in need of urgent repair and renovation.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Dubious cases are an injustice to July massacre victims
Legal experts opined that there should be a judicial investigation into these cases.
3 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?
A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Capturing the avian wonders of northern Bangladesh
If journalism is my profession, wildlife photography is my passion. For me, it’s not just about snapping a picture -- it’s a form of meditation, a way to escape from the everyday noise and stress.
20 September 2024, 18:00 PM