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.
Japanese killing: 8 JMB men indicted, arrest warrant for 4
Eight militants of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are indicted over the murder of Japanese national Kunio Hoshi in Rangpur.
Train services between Dhaka, northern region resume
Train communications of Dhaka with Rajshahi, Khulna and Rangpur divisions are restored after six hours of disruption following a derailment of a wagon at Sayedabad Rail Station in Sirajganj.
Hindu priest rescued unhurt 24 hours after abduction
A Hindu priest is rescued unhurt in Rangpur within 24 hours after he went missing.
AL man stabbed dead in Rangpur
A group of unknown miscreant stabbed an Awami League (AL) activist to death in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur early today.
Rangpur girl suffers burns as stalkers throw acid
A madrasa girl suffered severe burns as stalkers threw acid at her when she was studying in her room in the district's
12 lives lost on Bangladesh highway
The reckless driving of a coach helper filling in for a sleepy driver caused a head-on collision with another bus that left at least 12 dead and 49 injured in Taraganj of Rangpur yesterday.
Rangpur medical interns postpone strike
Interns at Rangpur Medical College Hospital postpones their indefinite strike after a meeting with the hospital authorities.
Father, son diagnosed with rare skin disease
A father and his son in Rangpur have been found with wart roots developing on their hands and feet -- a rare skin disease similar to that of Abul Bajandar.
Star editor gets bail in Rangpur
Rangpur court grants bail to Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam in a defamation case filed by ruling Awami League’s Rangpur district organising secretary. The court sets May 26 for next hearing.
Sex assault: Gaibandha primary school headmaster suspended
The headmaster of a primary school in Fulchhari upazila of Gaibandha has been suspended over allegation of sexually harassing a class V student.
