Rangpur

Red tape delays construction of second economic zone in Rangpur

Planned industrial development remains elusive in Rangpur as construction of a second economic zone in the northern district of Bangladesh has been barred by red tape for 16 years now. Besides, the existing industrial enclave of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in the region has fallen into disrepair, forcing entrepreneurs to search elsewhere to set up shops.

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.

Where the mangoes thrive: Rajshahi to Chapai Nawabganj

Mangoes might feel like just another fruit, but to the people of Rajshahi and its environs, they are a way of life. It is no wonder that the love for mango permeates Bengali culture, as witnessed by literature that is replete with references to magnificent mango trees and the sweet, cool and deep shade under the bountiful boughs, enticing the weary travellers to stop a while. For people like me, enjoying the fruits of nature are an act of devotion.

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.

80-yr-old Rangpur man returns home after recovery from Covid-19

An 80-year-old man in Rangpur returns home after recovering from Covid-19 after 14 days of treatment.

Only 13 ICU beds for Covid-19 patients in Rangpur division

Only thirteen beds out of 1,292 are enhanced with ICU facilities in eight districts of Rangpur Division to treat Covid-19 patients.

Narayanganj returnee dies with coronavirus symptoms in Rangpur

A man died in his house at Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila this morning with coronavirus-like symptoms.

SSC examinee killed in Rangpur

A 16-year-old Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinee was killed by unknown assailants last night in Rangpur’s Badarganj municipality.

Now Rangpur student sets example of honesty

Pranta Adhikari, a fifth semester student of Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, has made an example of honesty by giving back Tk 3 lakh to its owner.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Red tape delays construction of second economic zone in Rangpur

Planned industrial development remains elusive in Rangpur as construction of a second economic zone in the northern district of Bangladesh has been barred by red tape for 16 years now. Besides, the existing industrial enclave of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in the region has fallen into disrepair, forcing entrepreneurs to search elsewhere to set up shops.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Where the mangoes thrive: Rajshahi to Chapai Nawabganj

Mangoes might feel like just another fruit, but to the people of Rajshahi and its environs, they are a way of life. It is no wonder that the love for mango permeates Bengali culture, as witnessed by literature that is replete with references to magnificent mango trees and the sweet, cool and deep shade under the bountiful boughs, enticing the weary travellers to stop a while. For people like me, enjoying the fruits of nature are an act of devotion.

May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020

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.

April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020

80-yr-old Rangpur man returns home after recovery from Covid-19

An 80-year-old man in Rangpur returns home after recovering from Covid-19 after 14 days of treatment.

April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020

Only 13 ICU beds for Covid-19 patients in Rangpur division

Only thirteen beds out of 1,292 are enhanced with ICU facilities in eight districts of Rangpur Division to treat Covid-19 patients.

April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020

Narayanganj returnee dies with coronavirus symptoms in Rangpur

A man died in his house at Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila this morning with coronavirus-like symptoms.

April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020

SSC examinee killed in Rangpur

A 16-year-old Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinee was killed by unknown assailants last night in Rangpur’s Badarganj municipality.

November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019

Now Rangpur student sets example of honesty

Pranta Adhikari, a fifth semester student of Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, has made an example of honesty by giving back Tk 3 lakh to its owner.

April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019

Trouble from transport strike

The transport strike in Chattogram and Rangpur was called off yesterday after it caused immense suffering to commuters and businesspeople.