'My daughter drowned while she was on the phone with me!'
At Daulatdia ferry ghat, a grieving mother recalls her final phone call with daughter, who remains missing after a bus plunged into the Padma
25 March 2026, 22:11 PM
Cold wave takes a toll on Boro seedbeds
Farmers say achieving production target will be harder as rice drives half of food inflation
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Starting with Tk 500, Rajbari youth now runs multiple ventures
Zahid Hasan Tapu, 35, of Bhimnagar village in Rajbari’s Baliakandi upazila, grew up amid extreme hardship – so much so that he had to drop out of school in eighth grade.
15 December 2025, 19:04 PM
BSCIC estate struggles to thrive in Rajbari
The industrial estate under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Rajbari has been struggling for years, with investors losing interest in setting up new projects due to a host of unresolved problems.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Export cap fails to cool jute market as premium prices climb
High-quality jute price rose 7.5% from last month
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Onion farmers forced to buy fertiliser above govt rates
Price hikes drive up production costs, dampen early cultivation
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Wings of harmony: How a Rajbari village turns into a sanctuary for migratory birds
Shibrampur villagers protect thousands of birds with love and care
28 October 2025, 06:58 AM
Weaving dreams with Jamdani
In Panail village of Faridpur’s Alfadanga upazila, 34-year-old Mostafizur Rahman weaves Jamdani sarees -- and with each thread, he weaves hope for a better future.
20 October 2025, 19:33 PM
Horse carts, motorbikes keep life and economy moving in Padma chars
With no paved roads, residents rely on horses and bikes to reach Kabirpur ghat in Faridpur to cross the river
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM
Nurul Islam: A teacher whose lessons go beyond the classroom
He plants trees, feeds poor, and buys gifts for underprivileged children
5 October 2025, 05:40 AM
Onion prices fall in wholesale after import announcement
Government's import plan causes immediate drop in wholesale onion prices
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Despite good prices, jute farmers in gloom over low yield
Incessant rain, low yields undercut better prices, causing fear among farmers
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Gopalganj violence aftermath: Murder cases filed against 5,400 people
Police on Saturday night filed four more cases, bringing murder charges against 5,400 unnamed individuals in connection with the Gopalganj violence last week.
20 July 2025, 18:02 PM
‘Almighty will serve justice’
Family members of the five victims killed in the Gopalganj violence last week expressed their reluctance to file cases, fearing they would not get justice.
19 July 2025, 18:40 PM
The last weavers of Bahaldanga
Ahmed Sheikh once earned his living by weaving lungis and gamchhas (traditional lower garments for men and thin cotton towels) on three handlooms at his home in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Incomplete storage sheds force onion farmers to sell at losses
Using low-cost, locally sourced materials, the authorities began the construction of 300 model onion storage sheds in November last year in five major onion-producing districts. The target was to complete the sheds by March, enabling farmers to preserve their harvest for months and reduce post-harvest losses.
21 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Why onion prices are rising abruptly
Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government’s suspension of imports.
22 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Why are onion prices rising abruptly?
Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government’s suspension of imports
22 April 2025, 15:40 PM
Lentil acreage declines
Both the acreage and production of lentils have been declining over the years, according to official data, as farmers cite a combination of factors, including lower profitability, frequent crop diseases and unfavourable weather.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM
New onions bring no smiles to farmers
Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.
6 March 2025, 18:20 PM