Fake dentist in lucrative practice
Without any professional degree in dentistry, Saiful Islam Shimul has continued treatments of tooth problems at Shahrail Bazar of Shayesta union in Singair upazila under the district, hoodwinking the treatment seekers from the rural area.
10 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Held hostage by dams
More often than not a free flowing river has as fast companions transport and trade. Where a watercourse is undisturbed, fish stocks thrive. Such was
23 October 2017, 18:00 PM
600-acre farmland waterlogged
At this time of the year, farmer Munser Ali from Dighi union in Manikganj Sadar upazila usually spends about Tk 20,000 to grow Aman paddy on his seven bighas of land. He usually harvests around 280 kilograms of paddy for a profit in the vicinity of Tk 80,000.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Making fences, changing fate
There was a time when days passed slowly in Jabra village in Baniyajuri union of Manikganj's Ghior upazila. Three meals per day was
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Dogs on rampage bite 66 in a day
At least 66 people including, six children and five women, were bitten by stray dogs in different areas of Manikganj town in one day yesterday.
21 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Sonjita cries for justice, safety
“They will not let me live. Even after getting evidence, the police are not doing anything. Please save me,” Sonjita Kar, victim of torture
20 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Self-made businesswoman
After covering the daily expenses of her family, Nargis Akter from Uchutia in Manikganj municipality saves around
11 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Tagore, Lalon, Nazrul and Promila recalled
A cultural function was held at Shivalaya upazila parishad's auditorium in Manikganj on Sunday. The Nazrul-Promila Institute organised
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Woes of Eid returnees
A large number of passengers, including women and children, are badly suffering at Paturia and Aricha ferry terminals as they have to wait for hours and pay much more than the usual fare for going to different places including capital Dhaka.
1 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Living in the memories of loved ones
Sami lost his father a year ago, but he still lives in his memory.
30 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Unfit, old buses on highway
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the number of old unfit buses see tremendous rise on Dhaka-Aricha Highway, posing risk of serious accidents amid the ongoing rush of homebound people.
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
For the love of finches
Pint-sized and available in a range of colours, finches are a pet that won't get on the neighbours' nerves, says enthusiast Abdul
15 June 2017, 18:00 PM
A beacon for entrepreneurs
When West Pakistan-based businesses dominated trade and investment in the 1950s and 60s of the country, very few Bangladeshis
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Daulatdia Ghat may get swept away anytime
The Daulatdia berthing point in Rajbari may get swept away anytime due to erosion by the Padma, which is going to eventually cause a disruption of Paturia-Daulatdia ferry service.
7 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Saviour of expecting mothers
Human society can be cruel and unforgiving: a lesson for any adult. At the time of birth however, when newborn takes first breath in
28 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Cattle rearing brings her solvency
Cattle rearing finally alleviated her poverty.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Classical music soiree in Manikganj
A classical music soiree was held in Manikganj on Monday night. Nazrul-Promila Institute, an organization formed in memory of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Ashalata Sen Promila, arranged the programme titled 'Purobi' at an auditorium at Aricha ghat under Shivalaya upazila of the district.
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Three -day literary and cultural conference ends in Manikganj
The three-day international literature and cultural conference recently ended at Manikganj Government Boys' High School play
4 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Weeklong folk festival ends at Hasli village
A seven-day folk festival ended at Hasli village in Manikganj on October 5.
6 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Syed Shamsul Haq remembered in Manikganj
Ambidextrous writer Syed Shamsul Haq was remembered in Manikganj through a cultural programme and discussion. Sangskritik
5 October 2016, 18:00 PM