2 BMDA staff held over Rajshahi journos attack

Two staffers of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) were arrested early Monday from capital's Mohammadpur area in a case filed over attack on two journalists in Rajshahi on September 5. The arrestees were BMDA storekeeper Md Jibon,22, and driver Abdus Sabur,47, who were suspended in connection with the incident. The two absconding

FSIBL holds anti-money laundering workshop

First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL) has organized a daylong workshop on anti money laundering & combating financing of terrorism of its Rajshahi zone, a press release said Saturday. Md. Abdul Hakim, executive director, Bangladesh Bank Rangpur was presend as chief guest and Syed Waseque Md. Ali, MD of FSIBL

HC denies anticipatory bail to six over assault of Rajshahi journo

The High Court on Wednesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to six employees of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) in a case over attacks on journalists of a private television channel in Rajshahi.  The bench of Justice Md Rezaul Karim Hasan and Justice Md Atabullah passed the order after the bail

Bangabandhu square being built in Rajshahi

Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) is constructing Bangabandhu Square in the city aimed at upholding the spirit of Bangabandhu and adding beauty to the city. "We are implementing the project titled 'Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Square' at Talaimari crossing with an estimated cost of around Taka 197.52 crore",

OSCH project connecting youth with heritage

The activities carried out under ‘Our Shared Cultural Heritage’ (OSCH), a youth-led programme by the British Council, has been showcased in Rajshahi. The activities were showcased on July 28 and 29. This project has been designed to connect young people and inspire them to work with cultural heritages through organising a

Mango farming, trading make Rajshahi’s economy vibrant

Mango farming and trading are making the region's local economy vibrant as scores of people are seen involved in it. During the current season, the three months long brisk business of the delicious fruit is now on the final stage in the region, particularly in the districts of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and

Dipu Moni embarrassed by assault on Rajshahi principal

Education Minister Dipu Moni on Sunday said assault on a college principal allegedly by Awami League lawmaker from Rajshahi-1 constituency Omar Faruk Chowdhury has embarrassed her much. The minister said this while replying to a question from journalists at the secretariat after the announcement of the new schedule for the Secondary

bdapps officially launched in Rajshahi

The National App Store of Bangladesh, bdapps, has been recently launched in Rajshahi to serve the region’s strong developer community and explore possible expansion opportunities, a press release said Wednesday. The launching event took place at a local hotel in Rajshahi city. The event featured open discussions and quizzes with bdapps-related organizations,

53 females get midwifery refresher training in Rajshahi

 Rizia Parveen, 24, a Family Welfare Visitor (FWV), is now happy in terms of delivering her services to the expectant mothers along with their newborn confidently after getting midwifery training recently. Posted at Jhikra Union Health and Family Welfare Centre (UH&FWC) in Bagmara Upazila in the district, Parveen said she is