Dinajpur
Selfie attempt proves fatal for national medalist cyclist
Mashrafe Hossain Maruf, the sixth semester student of Dinajpur Polytechnique Institute, had won two silver medals and a bronze medal representing Rangpur Division.
5 must-see places in Dinajpur
Dinajpur is a place rich with history and archaeological sites. While there may not be many tourist activities, these locations make for a great travel destination with mesmerising insights into history, myth, and past traditions. Additionally, these locations, some now in ruins, are surrounded by untainted natural sights. For tourists and visitors looking to make the trip, here are some places to visit.
Trains on Dinajpur, Rangpur routes see 20% passenger rise after fuel price hike
North-bound trains are seeing an increase in passengers due to lack of public transport following the latest major fuel price hike in Bangladesh.
Commuters, patients suffer as transport, ambulance strikes underway in Dinajpur
Commuters and patients have been sufferings immensely due to separate strikes enforced by the transport workers and ambulance drivers in Dinajpur since this morning.
Right side of Dinajpur UNO Wahida paralysed, condition critical: Doctors say
The right side of the body of Dinajpur’s Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, who was critically injured in an attack today, has become paralysed, doctors said.
15 die of liquor poisoning in Rangpur, Dinajpur
At least 15 people have died of probable ethanol poisoning in Rangpur and Dinajpur between Monday night and Wednesday afternoon.
Seven killed in road crashes
Seven people, including a three-year old, were killed in road crashes in Mymensingh, Dinajpur and Chattogram yesterday.
Engineer found dead in Dinajpur
An engineer of Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Ltd has been found dead at his residence in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur.
Road crashes claim 4 lives
Four people, including two schoolgirls, were killed and seven others injured in road crashes in Cumilla, Dinajpur and Jhalakathi yesterday.
Bringing hope to kids with special needs
Children with special learning needs, along with their families, in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur saw a glimmer of hope when a group of around nine individuals began an initiative to provide them with free primary education. That glimmer shone brighter and brighter as the project came to fruition.
People's Doctor: Consultation, medicines for just Tk 40
At 79, Dr Basanta Roy would surely be excused if he put away his stethoscope for good. Instead he works morning to evening, consulting
10 cows looted from minister's farm
Robbers take away 10 cows from a dairy farm of Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman in Phulbari upazila of Dinajpur.
'Robber' killed in 'gunfight' with police
An alleged robber was killed in a "gunfight" with police in Rangpur city early yesterday.
Country keeps shivering in bitter cold
The cold wave continued to disrupt life across the country yesterday.
Defying age for schooling
Like most other grandfathers, Bodiuzzaman, 61, walks his granddaughter to school. On their way, they are joined by their other friends. As they enter the classroom together, they prepare themselves for a day of learning. But Bodiuzzaman doesn't leave.
Attack on Hindus: Culprits must be punished, says Fakhrul
Terming the attack on the Hindus in Thakurbari village of Rangpur Sadar inhuman, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the attackers, irrespective of their political affiliations, must be punished.
Flood hits 20 districts
The flood situation yesterday worsened further as the onrush of water from upstream was continuing, affecting 20 districts, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre.
Is rape rising?
Amid an outcry over frequent incidents of rape, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur yesterday.
Two ‘militants’ held at Dinajpur
Rapid Action Battalion detains two “militants” from Ghoraghat upazila of Dinajpur.
