Low voter interest ahead of Bogura-6 by-election
Voter enthusiasm appears muted ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad by-election in Bogura-6, with even local tea stalls—once hubs of political debate—showing little discussion about the contest.
Masum Hossain
Bogura district correspondent
LPG prices spiral out of control in Bogura
Khokon runs a small tea shop. He somehow manages his family with the income from that shop. Economic tensions are his daily companion.
Daily life slows down amid growing fuel crisis
Ahsan Habib, who works in a private company in Dhaka, came to his home in Bogra for Eid vacation. He was having a happy time with his family. But suddenly, that joy was overshadowed by a shadow of uncertainty. He left for Dhaka a day before the scheduled time. The only fear was that if the petrol pump was closed, there would be suffering on the way.
Bogura-6 by-poll: Jamaat relies on defeated candidate, BNP relies on symbol
A new reckoning has begun after Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman gave up the Bogura-6 (Sadar) seat.
Decreased population of crows signaling warning from nature
A few years back, the dawn in both cities and villages would commence with the presence of crows. Crows were prevalent in the bamboo gardens of the village, atop city rooftops, in roadside trees, and around marketplaces. However, this familiar sight is gradually changing. Currently, crows are not as visible as they once were, and their population is significantly declining in numerous regions. Environmentalists assert that the reduction in the crow population is not merely a crisis concerning birds; it signifies a substantial shift in the equilibrium of nature, which poses a threat to the surrounding environment. Crows serve as nature's health custodians. They contribute to environmental cleanliness by consuming dead animals, leftover food, and waste. A decline in the crow population could lead to rapid decomposition of waste in the city, resulting in the spread of pathogens, which poses risks for environmental pollution and public health.
That dawn road is normal again, but five lives will not return
The road from that tragic dawn is normal again. Vehicles are moving, people are going about their routines. A case has been filed and financial assistance will be provided to the victims’ families. Yet, in five homes of Nurpur village in Mahadebpur, Naogaon, those people will never return.
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