Rajshahi

Overuse of pesticides in mangoes

As the mango season approaches, instead of looking forward to enjoying this succulent fruit, mango lovers should be worried about
Pesticides still being applied on mangoes

A number of mango growers are spraying toxic pesticides on their orchards in Rajshahi region, despite a High Court order to deploy police in the areas to prevent the harmful practice.
Deploy cops to stop use of toxic chemicals in mangoes: HC

The High Court directs the government to immediately deploy police at mango gardens in Rajshahi and other major harvesting areas to prevent use of toxic chemicals in mangoes.
Stash of bullets found in pond at Rajshahi

A stash of bullets has been found from a pond in Rajshahi’s Tanore upazila.
Man’s bullet-hit body found in Rajshahi

Police recover a man’s bullet-hit body in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi. Deceased Mati, 40, was an accused in a criminal case.
Drug dealer shot dead in 'gunfight'

A drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” between two feuding gangs of illegal traders in Charghat upazila's Raotha village early yesterday.
BNP aspirants to collect city polls nomination tomorrow

BNP’s mayor candidates for Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal city corporation elections will be collecting their nomination papers.
Road crash kills 2 SSC examinees

Two SSC examinees and the father of one of the students were killed in a road accident in Rajshahi's Puthia upazila yesterday morning.
2 SSC examinees among 3 killed in Rajshahi road crash

Three people, including two SSC examinees, are killed in a road accident at Tarapur in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.
Under pressure to drop case?

It was a dreadful day for her as her husband “died from torture” in Rab custody.
4.2 magnitude tremor jolts northern districts

A mild earthquake jolts the northern districts of Bangladesh including Rajshahi.
Cold to rattle the north the entire month

The ongoing cold wave sweeping over many parts of the country will be over in the next day or two but not in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, where the cold wave will last the entire month.
Two children save train from accident

A couple of quick-thinking little boys have saved a freight train from a possible accident yesterday.
5 Rajshahi IHT female students hurt in ‘BCL attack’

Institute of Health Technology (IHT) Rajshahi has been declared closed after five female students were injured in an attack at a sit-in programme allegedly by members of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
9 Rajshahi AL leaders expelled

Awami League in Rajshahi has expelled nine leaders of Bagmara upazila who last month held lawmaker Enamul Haque responsible for
Rajshahi food transporters begin indefinite strike

Rajshahi Divisional Food Transport (Road) Conductors’ Association announces an indefinite strike from Sunday demanding increase of their transportation cost.
Met office predicts moderate rainfall

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places across Bangladesh, says Met office.
Rajshahi man dies in Rab custody, family claims torture

A youth law enforcers identified as drug addict and arms dealer has died in the custody of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Rajshahi. Family claims he is tortured to death.
Pilot's father Shamsul Islam Mollah meets tragic end

Noted footballer and former Bangladesh cricket team skipper Khaled Masud Pilot’s father Shamsul Islam Mollah drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Sagarpara area of Rajshahi city today.
More snakes in Rajshahi, Satkhira, all 202 killed

Snake culling spree continues in Bangladesh as 202 more have been killed in the districts of Satkhira and Rajshahi – many of them hatchlings recently born.
Raudha Athif murder case shifted to CID

The murder case filed over the death of Maldivian medical student and model Raudha Athif is transferred to Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
‘Militant’ arrested in Baghmara

Police in a special drive arrest a member of banned militant outfit Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) from his residence in Baghmara upazila of Rajshahi.
‘Drug peddler’ killed in Rajshahi police firing

An alleged drug peddler is killed when police, who came under a machete attack, opened fire in Rajshahi city early today.
Sammy blitz trumps Mithun's brilliance

Rajshahi Kings' third victory kept their playoff hopes alive as skipper Darren Sammy's late-over blitz and disciplined bowling gave them a 12-run victory over league leaders Rangpur Riders
Mohammad Nabi muscles Vikings to 190

Mohammad Nabi hammers his highest T20 knock to muscle Chittagong Vikings to 190 for 5 after 20 overs against Rajshahi Kings led by Darren Sammy in the 16th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016.
Sabbir heroics in vain

Barisal Bulls rode on their captain Mushfiqur Rahim’s majestic knock to post 192 for 4 in 20 overs against Rajshahi Kings led by Darren Sammy in the 10th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur stadium today.
Waiting for Mehedi

As wickets tumbled one after the other towards the end of yesterday's afternoon Bangladesh Premier League game, many expected Rajshahi Kings to send in Mehedi Hasan Miraz, as they were running out of batters.
Mahmudullah leads Khulna to thrilling win

A five-wicket burst from Rajshahi Kings bowler Abul Hasan helped his side restrict Khulna Titans to 133 for 8 in 20 overs during the 3 rd match of Bangladesh Premier League at Mirpur stadium today.
Opening game abandoned due to rain

The first match in the Bangladesh Premier League 2016 between champions Comilla Victorians and Rajshahi Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur was abandoned due to incessant rain today.
RU student held for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Bangabandhu, PM

A student of Rajshahi University is arrested for making “derogatory” remarks on Facebook about Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.