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Although the main structure of the 655-metre bridge has been completed, it has yet to open to traffic. Photo: Star

Land acquisition stalls approach road work of Kurigram’s Sonahat Bridge

29 September 2026
New 655-metre bridge remains closed to traffic as work on one end remains incomplete
29 September 2026
Anthrax Outbreak Bangladesh 2026

Anthrax concerns rise in northern districts

26 September 2026
Anthrax infections linked to meat from sick cattle have been reported across Rangpur, Dinajpur and Gaibandha, with at least 53 people receiving treatment for symptoms over the past month.
26 September 2026
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Gaibandha’s Sundarganj a hotspot for Anthrax in Rangpur region

25 September 2026
At least 53 received treatment in Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Gaibandha after showing anthrax symptoms in one month
25 September 2026
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Carmichael College in Rangpur / Two dormitories remain locked for 15 years

25 September 2026
Weeds have swallowed the courtyards, plaster peels from the walls, and garbage lies scattered across the floors. Once buzzing with students, two dormitories at Rangpur’s historic Carmichael College now stand abandoned, locked away for nearly 15 years.
25 September 2026
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3,000 apply, only 200-250 get in: Carmichael College faces accomodation crunch

24 September 2026
Two dormitories have sat locked since 2011, forcing hundreds into costly rented messes off campus
24 September 2026
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Early cultivation on char lands strains fertiliser supply

24 September 2026
With no significant flooding in the rivers across the Rangpur region this year, large areas of char land have remained above water, allowing farmers to cultivate Aman rice, vegetables and other crops earlier than usual.
24 September 2026
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Early cultivation on charlands strains fertiliser supply

23 September 2026
The early cultivation of additional char land, however, has pushed up demand for fertiliser, creating shortages in several riverbank and char areas. Farmers in some places have protested and blocked roads, demanding adequate fertiliser supplies.
23 September 2026
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Kurigram to introduce temporary cards to ensure fertiliser reaches genuine farmers

22 September 2026
‘Soil Health Protection Cards’ expected to curb black-market fertiliser sales
22 September 2026
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Kurigram’s forgotten jewel: Naodanga Zamindar Palace in ruins

On the northern border with India, in Kurigram’s Phulbari upazila, stands the decaying Naodanga Zamindar Palace, once a hub of aristocratic power and cultural celebration, now abandoned to neglect and ruin.
29 August 2025
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River erosion leaves thousands destitute in north, WDB says no funds for protection

Over 1,7500 families have already lost homesteads this year, thousands more at risk in Kurigram, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur
26 August 2025
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Rangpur mob killing: Cops’ case statement doesn’t reflect reality

Family alleges distortion
21 August 2025
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Once abundant, Teesta now yields empty nets

Once brimming with life, the Teesta is now a shadow of its past. Once home to dozens of native fish species in abundance, it today yields little more than a few scattered catches, pushing thousands of fisher families along its banks to the edge of survival.
19 August 2025
Third teesta bridge opening

Third Teesta bridge opens to traffic on Aug 20

Chilmari–Haripur Bridge to boost trade, cut travel time
18 August 2025
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Rangpur mob violence victims’ families decry police inaction

Four arrested, some culprits have gone into hiding, local police say
17 August 2025
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Mob attack: Wedding plans dashed, family now prepares for funeral

On Saturday night, Ruplal was hurrying home on a rickshaw van to begin planning for his daughter’s wedding. His relative Pradip was driving the van as they were possibly talking about all that was still left to do.
10 August 2025
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A platform for survival

In the flood-prone riverine regions of northern Bangladesh, a grassroots survival strategy called the “cluster homestead” is emerging as a beacon of resilience.
7 August 2025
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Erosion worsens as Teesta water recedes

As floodwaters begin to recede, erosion has hit vast areas along the Teesta shoal in the northern districts of Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Kurigram, and Gaibandha.
5 August 2025
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BSF pushes 226 into Bangladesh through Lalmonirhat, Kurigram borders in 3 months: BGB

Among those pushed across were Bangladeshi, Indian, and Myanmar nationals
3 August 2025
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1,200 sued over attack on Hindu homes in Rangpur

Three days after the first round of attacks on Hindu homes in Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila, a case was filed last night against 1,200 unidentified individuals on vandalism and looting charges.
29 July 2025
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Dharla erosion leaves hundreds homeless

The erosion of the Dharla has left riverside families in disarray across Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts.
28 July 2025
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Farmers in Rangpur region forced to rely on irrigation amid drought

Many farmers are still holding out, hoping for rain
26 July 2025
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Water crisis hampers jute harvest in Rangpur

Thousands of farmers across the Rangpur region are unable to harvest their mature jute crops due to a severe water crisis, as a prolonged dry spell and scant rainfall have left local water bodies nearly dry.
24 July 2025
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Built for farmers, agri markets stay unused for 15yrs

A total of 32 agricultural markets were constructed across seven districts of Rangpur division to enable farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers,
21 July 2025
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Teesta chars remain dry despite peak monsoon

It is monsoon season in Bangladesh, but the Teesta River paints an unusually dry picture. Instead of swelling channels and submerged sandbars, vast stretches of the riverbed remain exposed, a rare and worrying sight for locals who have lived along its banks for decades.
18 July 2025
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Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto
18 July 2025
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The hands that stretched to freedom

Abu Sayed is no longer just a name. The English department student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) was brutally shot dead by police on this very day a year ago.
15 July 2025
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Rangpur-Dhaka highway: Maize drying on road disrupts traffic

This needs to be stopped immediately, says a truck driver
13 July 2025
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Rangpur roads riddled with potholes

Most of the major roads in Rangpur city are riddled with potholes, cracks, and eroded surfaces due to years of neglect and lack of maintenance, causing immense suffering for commuters.
11 July 2025

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