FFWC warns of flash floods in ten districts within next 24 to 48 hours
20 July 2026, 21:54 PM
Very heavy rainfall inside Bangladesh and across upstream Indian states has led to rising water levels, it says
20 July 2026, 21:54 PM
Mahasthangarh: Govt moves to SC to lift HC bar on development work
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court to overturn two High Court directives barring permanent infrastructure development in the Mazar area of Bogura’s Mahasthangarh, the 2,500-year-old archaeological site on Unesco’s World Heritage Tentative List.
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
How Bangladesh's familiar monsoon pattern is shifting over decades
18 July 2026, 20:43 PM
Experts warn of heavier pre‑monsoon rain, delayed onset, erratic bursts
18 July 2026, 20:43 PM
Mahasthangarh: Government moves SC to lift HC bar on development work
18 July 2026, 15:19 PM
Many of the appellants say they were unaware
18 July 2026, 15:19 PM
No hostel for male students at Bogura’s Govt Azizul Haque College
12 July 2026, 17:48 PM
The halls were shut after a 2009 political clash and have yet to reopen despite repeated demands
12 July 2026, 17:48 PM
Floods in Chattogram, Sylhet divisions may ease slowly in 48 hours: FFWC
10 July 2026, 22:13 PM
5 major rivers still flowing above danger levels at 8 points
10 July 2026, 22:13 PM
Flood alert issued for 14 districts, rain likely to continue in Ctg, Barishal for 48 hours
7 July 2026, 22:15 PM
BMD warns of waterlogging, landslide risks in hilly areas
7 July 2026, 22:15 PM
The school Jamuna won’t leave alone
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
With a tin roof hanging barely three feet above their heads and radiating heat from the blazing sun, students of Chakratinath Government Primary School attend classes in a makeshift structure on an embankment in Hatsherpur village beside the Jamuna river after severe erosion forced the school to relocate.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Retail sales drop as blockade bites
The nationwide blockade being observed by several political parties in Bangladesh is taking its toll on businesses as sales have plunged.
20 November 2023, 12:25 PM
Potatoes set to get costlier as production costs double
The production cost of potatoes nearly doubled this year in comparison to last year due to an increase in prices of potato seeds, fertiliser and irrigation, raising concerns about a further increase in retail prices of the tuber.
8 November 2023, 00:35 AM
Land acquisition delays hamper expansion project
Delays in land acquisition and slow working pace on Tangail-Rangpur highway has been hampering the progress of a project to expand it to four lanes.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
The forgotten people of Gaibandha shoals
It was September 20. The clock almost ticked past midnight at Dighalkandi shoal in the Jamuna river. Manoara Begum, 30, had been suffering from a persistent fever and cough for over two weeks.
3 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Blockade hits vegetable farmers
Vegetable farmers in Bangladesh are among the worst affected by a nationwide blockade that ended yesterday as they were unable to register sufficient sales amid the political unrest.
2 November 2023, 15:40 PM
Why the government can’t control commodity prices
For any major crop, there are local and national profiteers, who make plans to maximise profits way before the crops land in the markets.
2 November 2023, 09:53 AM
Not a single school in 14 Bogura shoals
Poverty and river erosion pose significant challenges for children in shoal areas under Bogura’s Sariakandi upazila to pursue education. In addition, the decision-makers’ lack of foresight in constructing new school buildings has created further difficulties in their return to school.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Heavy rainfall takes toll on vegetable growers
The torrential rain that swept over the country last weekend inundated over 16,400 hectares of cropland, causing losses to many farmers, according to data from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
8 October 2023, 01:22 AM
Winter vegetable saplings get 4-5 times costlier
Due to an increase in import costs and supply failing to keep up with demand, winter vegetable saplings have become four to five times costlier this year in Bogura’s sapling villages in the Shajahanpur upazila.
1 October 2023, 07:50 AM
Why solar irrigation pumps are the future of agriculture
There are multiple benefits of using solar irrigation pumps for poor farmers.
28 September 2023, 05:00 AM
Gourmati offers new hope for mango growers
A new variety of mango, Gourmati or BARI Mango-12, is winning farmers over as it promises them higher profits, being the last of the varieties to arrive at the market during the coveted mango season.
4 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Local company holds potential in automobile filter export
Bogra Motors Pvt Ltd, a factory located in the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation’s (BSCIC) industrial estate in Bogura, has achieved a remarkable feat as it can produce filters that can be used in automobiles both at home and abroad.
28 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Solar irrigation pumps: a saviour amid drought
Farmers in Bangladesh have been left displeased with lower rainfall during the monsoon season this year as they were unable to plant Aman paddy on time due to a lack of natural irrigation.
7 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Tistamukh-Bahadurabad route: Tracks abandoned, promises unkept
A rail line lies abandoned, where weeds now sprawl. But, behind the eerie landscape lies a deeper narrative -- one of farmers’ tears, broken promises and bygone days.
4 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Low rainfall forces farmers to irrigate Aman fields
After 16 percent below normal rainfall in June, Bangladesh saw a drier July as it registered 50.8 percent below normal rain, which forced many farmers to irrigate their fields to cultivate Aman paddy, the second largest rice crop.
2 August 2023, 00:00 AM
The 'hot' story behind the high chilli prices
While media reports have shown traders' syndicates being blamed for the price hike, this is not entirely true.
25 July 2023, 00:00 AM
Dhaka-17 by-polls: Hero Alom to move EC to scrap results
The independent candidate claims he has video evidence of irregularities
22 July 2023, 16:13 PM
El Niño weighs on Bangladesh’s agriculture
Extreme heat has gripped many parts of the world as June saw the warmest global average temperature on record and the trend continued into July, according to the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
20 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Chili production low for unfriendly weather
Syndication by market players is not the only reason for the elevated price of green chili in Bangladesh as changing weather patterns has led to reduced supply, according to experts.
14 July 2023, 05:10 AM
Remote palichara reflects overall reality
Palichara, a remote village in Rangpur district, is not an unknown name in the local football fraternity ever since it emerged as a breeding ground of female footballers in the country.
7 July 2023, 18:00 PM