Land Minister urges BRAC to revive lost glory of Rajshahi silk
Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu has called upon BRAC, the private development organisation, to come forward to restore the lost glory of the heritage 'Rajshahi silk' industry.
Divisional correspondent, Rajshahi
RCC's Tk1,230 crore footpath under encroachment
The dwellers in Rajshahi city have been facing severe hardship due to the state of the footpath infrastructure. Despite the existence of footpaths worth approximately Tk 1,230 crore, residents claim that a significant portion of these paths has been unlawfully occupied.
Students' presence increases because of school feeding programme
Students' attendance in primary schools has increased significantly after the launch of the government school feeding programme in Rajshahi division.
Scorching Rajshahi heatwave turns daily life unbearable for residents
A persistent moderate to severe heatwave continues to sweep across Bangladesh’s northwestern Rajshahi region, severely disrupting daily life and pushing temperatures to dangerous levels.
Clash over union office control in Rajshahi triggers explosions, vandalism
A violent clash broke out in Rajshahi city over control of the district motor workers’ union office, triggering crude bomb explosions, chase-and-counter-chase, and widespread vandalism.
Naogaon quadruple murder over land dispute, not robbery: SP
Superintendent of Police Mohammad Tarikul Islam has said that the killing of four members of the same family in Naogaon was not a robbery. Preliminary investigation suggests the murders occurred due to a family dispute over land.
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