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Bangladeshi workers killed in Saudi Arabia fire

A village in tears

11 August 2026
Moyna Begum had no electricity at home when her son Mohan Pramanik was calling from Riyadh as a fire tore through the sofa factory where he worked.
11 August 2026
Bangladeshi man dies in Saudi Arabia factory fire

‘I will not be able to talk to you anymore’: A son’s final message before Riyadh fire

10 August 2026
For families in Naogaon, the factory fire in Saudi Arabia ended years of waiting, unfinished dreams and final conversations they cannot forget
10 August 2026
Bogura bus accident deaths today

A search for work ends in tragedy

8 August 2026
It was still dark out. Right after Fajr prayers, around 200 farm workers for hire -- some with towels slung over their shoulders, others carrying small bags -- gathered at an informal labour market in Erulia Bazar of Bogura Sadar upazila.
8 August 2026
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They came before sunrise looking for work. Seven never returned

7 August 2026
Labourers had gathered before sunrise at Bogura’s Erulia Bazar when a speeding bus crashed into the crowd
7 August 2026
Bangladesh weather forecast August 2026

A rain-soaked July is over. Now Bangladesh faces a hotter August

2 August 2026
BMD forecasts near-normal rainfall but warns of heatwaves, rising rivers and possible regional flooding
2 August 2026
Bangladeshi prisoners of war in Ukraine

They’re alive, please bring them home

1 August 2026
For nearly 11 months, every unanswered question weighed on Md Syed Ali and his wife, Rekha Begum. Their son, Rimel Mia, 27, had travelled to Russia for work but later found himself caught up in the Russia-Ukraine war.
1 August 2026
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Sudden collapse of Jamuna protection dyke puts villages at risk

29 July 2026
At least 80 metres of spur lost; residents dismantle houses to flee riverbank erosion
29 July 2026
Bangladesh flash flood alert today

FFWC warns of flash floods in ten districts within next 24 to 48 hours

20 July 2026
Very heavy rainfall inside Bangladesh and across upstream Indian states has led to rising water levels, it says
20 July 2026
Floods in the north matter too

Floods in the north matter too

Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024
homeless housing project erosion

Houses for homeless: A project destined to fall into ruin

At least a dozen homes built for the homeless and landless on a river island in Bogura’s Sariakandi upazila have been devoured by the Jamuna while dozens of others are under threat of being lost.
12 October 2024
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Potholes plague key Gaibandha road

The 12-kilometre road from Gobindaganj upazila town to Mahimaganj Railway Station in Gaibandha has long been in a dilapidated state and is in need of urgent repair and renovation.
3 October 2024
  July massacre victims

Dubious cases are an injustice to July massacre victims

Legal experts opined that there should be a judicial investigation into these cases.
3 October 2024
Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?

Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?

A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024
Capturing the avian wonders of northern Bangladesh

Capturing the avian wonders of northern Bangladesh

If journalism is my profession, wildlife photography is my passion. For me, it’s not just about snapping a picture -- it’s a form of meditation, a way to escape from the everyday noise and stress.
20 September 2024
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Half of Noakhali still reeling from flood

Sixty-year-old Kofil Uddin watched helplessly as floodwater crept into his home at Bhabani Jibanpur village in Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila on August 10. More than a month has passed, but the house is still under knee-deep water.
13 September 2024
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Feathers in duality

A male pied kingfisher with his catch of the day, spotted recently in Gaibandha’s Gobindaganj upazila.
25 July 2024
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Of an empty tiffin box and a family in ruins

Celebrations can turn tragic within the blink of an eye. And tragedies leave behind a trail of unimaginable grief, like a girl fighting for her life unaware of her mother’s demise and a father-husband whose life has just taken a turn for the worst.
9 July 2024
Bogura jailbreak incident

Bogura Jailbreak: It was long time coming

In the absence of an outer boundary wall, thieves would often break into the prison guard barracks on the jail premises and steal valuable items, Bogura jail prison guards alleged yesterday.
27 June 2024
Bogura death row convicts arrested

A moronic end to a daring jailbreak

4 death row convicts dig a hole for 20 days to escape from Bogura jail, get caught after an hour and half
26 June 2024
Bogura emerging as a hub for used automobiles

Bogura emerging as a hub for used automobiles

A major hub for the sale and repair of motor vehicles has gradually emerged in Bogura over the past two years, drawing an estimated investment of Tk 1,000 crore.
27 May 2024
Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists

Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists

As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.
9 May 2024
Pool lies empty as Bogura swimmers train in ponds

Pool lies empty as Bogura swimmers train in ponds

“I don’t want to talk about the lack of facilities anymore. Many journalists have come before, interviewed me about it, but nothing ever happens,” said Masud Rana, a Bogura-based swimming instructor, who was frustrated by the years of false promises and obliviousness of the authorities.
22 April 2024
How red chilli became the first cash corp in char areas

How chilli became the first cash crop in char areas

Even 15-20 years ago, the grazing areas in the Brahmaputra basin did not produce any cash crops that producers could talk about proudly.
31 March 2024
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To instill a love for books

From an early age, Mehedi Hasan has been a passionate reader.
26 March 2024
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In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna

At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions
15 March 2024
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Gender wage gap still persists in agriculture

Farmers in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha are currently engaging labourers to weed their fields of Boro season paddy ahead of the upcoming harvesting period.
9 March 2024
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Bogura’s very own IPL!

A big hall, team officials seated in separate tables, an auctioneer calling out names of players one by one, interested teams raising their paddle and finally the auctioneer slamming the gavel into the table to confirm the player’s newest team - this may seem like a scene of a typical auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it’s not.
7 February 2024
14-Year-Old Honors Daily Star Newspaper with Calligraphy

From Medha with love

14-year-old crafts a hand-written version of Star
13 January 2024

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