Paturia Ghat: Disruption in ferry service triggers chaos
Commuters from south and south-western districts of the country traveling through the Paturia ferry terminal have been suffering long tailback.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM
A pipeline at risk of being clogged
In October 2019, Bangladesh cricket was shaken to its core after national cricketers called for a strike and placed an 11-point demand -- which was later extended to 13 points. One of those demands stated the necessity to improve gyms, indoor facilities and ground facilities across the country.
8 August 2020, 18:00 PM
A ‘doctor’, a miscarriage and a decade-old lie
For 15 years, Pramad Chakrabarti offered treatment to pregnant women and children in Manikganj district.
17 July 2020, 13:04 PM
They roam around in quarantine!
Although the government is repeatedly requesting people returning home from abroad to be in home quarantine for 14 days to prevent spread of novel coronavirus, many of them are seen walking freely in their localities.
14 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Kaliganga river on deathbed
The once vibrant Kaliganga river in Manikganj appears to be almost dead at places and local environmental activists blame illegal encroachment and absence of dredging for it.
13 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Indomitable: mother of 4 from marginalised community becomes law graduate
Nothing could stop Nelima Das. Born in the marginalised Robi Das community, where most members are cobblers by profession, she could not escape the curse of early marriage.
6 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Locals inspired by man who planted 70,000 trees in just 38 years
In just around forty years, ASM Khalequzzaman Saju of Manikganj has planted nearly 70,000 trees turning his little village home into a veritable mini forest.
3 February 2020, 11:17 AM
Potters leaving trade as demand of earthenware shrinks
Traditional potters in the district, once valued as suppliers of essential household items like plates, jars and cooking utensils, are now struggling for survival.
2 February 2020, 18:00 PM
A cultural exchange programme between Bangladesh and Nepal held in Manikganj
An education delegation team from Nepal visited Manikganj SK Government Girls High School in the district town, recently.
31 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Illegal toll collection from auto-rickshaws
In the name of Bangladesh Auto-bike Sramik League Kalyan Society, a group of local influential people are allegedly collecting illegal tolls from CNG-run auto-rickshaws at Ghior Bazar bus stand in Manikganj.
23 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Ten-day art and literary fair concludes in Manikganj
A ten-day art and literary fair at Manikganj Government High School concluded with prize distributions and cultural functions, recently.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Cultural fairs held in Manikganj
A three-day Baul music event, Madhur Mela, began at Joymantap in Manikganj on January 1. Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud formally inaugurated the event.
3 January 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela’ underway in Manikganj
Marking the Victory Day (December 16), Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela, a fifteen-day victory fair, was inaugurated at the playground of Manikganj Government High School in Manikganj, recently.
16 December 2019, 18:00 PM
BLOOMS keeps Rabiul’s dream alive
As the morning sun flooded the brightly painted room of BLOOMS specialised school, Tanzila Akhter, a teenager with hearing impairment, recited a prayer poem.
26 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Shahjahan, an avid tree lover
“Only if my village looked as green as Malaysia!”--this is what ASM Khalequzzaman Saju, an avid lover of trees, had in his mind when he returned to his home at Kowri village in Manikganj in 1979.
21 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Rajarbag-71’ staged in Manikganj
Rajarbag-71 was staged at Manikganj Government High School’s playground in Manikganj on Saturday.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Two-day Baul festival concludes in Manikganj
Sangskritik Biplobi Sangha (SABIS) organised a two-day Baul festival, on October 23 and 24, at their auditorium in Manikganj, in observance of the 129th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah.
24 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro organises mobile book fair
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro started a mobile book fair with the slogan, `Buy books, read books, be enlightened’, in 2017. The organisation delivers books to readers of different districts across Bangladesh. This year, the four-day fair was held at Manikganj Government High School. It was organised in collaboration with IFIC Bank.
22 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Manikganj Drama Circle completes two years
The Manikganj Drama Circle celebrated their second founding anniversary with theatrical productions, discussions, recitals and musical performances among other things, on Saturday. The celebrations started off with a colourful rally from the Shaheed Minar in the afternoon.
15 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Traditional boat race on Kaliganga river
An exciting boat race has been held on the Kaliganga river at Balirtek area in Manikganj Sadar.
8 September 2019, 10:57 AM