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Journalist Abdul Qadir dies on way to work

The journalism community in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, has been struck by grief following the sudden death of veteran journalist Abdul Qadir (65) on Saturday morning (November 29, 2025). Qadir, a prominent figure in the district’s media landscape, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while on his way t...

Entertainment & Glomour,Culture & Entertainment,Feature,Country, Districts

Dinajpur celebrates ‘Nobanno’ Festival amid new harvest

With the arrival of Agrahayan, Birampur Upazila in Dinajpur has come alive with the Nobanno festival, a centuries-old celebration of new rice harvest in Bangladesh. From early morning on November 17 (1st Agrahayan), villages and towns alike were filled with the sweet aroma of freshly harvested rice ...

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130 complaints against 127 public, private Institutions

A public hearing organized by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was held at the Dinajpur Shishu Academy Auditorium on Monday, under the slogan "Youth Unity Against Corruption Will Build the Integrity of Tomorrow."The event, organized by the Dinajpur district ACC office with support from...

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Onion price soars Tk 30 per kg in Dinajpur in just 2 days

The price of local onions has become uncontrollable in Biramganj upazila market of Dinajpur. Within just two days, the price has increased by Tk 25 to Tk 30 per kg, with local onions now selling for Tk 100 to Tk 110.Just three days ago, the same onions were priced at Tk 70-75 per kg, a rate now beyo...

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Nurul Haque Nur vows to purge Bangladesh of corruption

In a massive public meeting that echoed with promises of reform, Nurul Haque Nur, President of the central council of Gono Odhikar Parishad and former Vice President of DUCSU, declared a firm resolve to build a Bangladesh free from corruption, misrule, and illegal occupation.Addressing a rally as th...

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ACC to hold public hearing in Dinajpur on November 10

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will hold a mega public hearing in Dinajpur on November 10, offering citizens a platform to lodge complaints against corruption and irregularities in various government offices.The event is scheduled to take place at the Dinajpur District Shishu Academy auditoriu...

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Corruption, anomalies: ACC to hold public hearing in Dinajpur on November 10

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will hold a mega public hearing in Dinajpur on November 10, offering citizens a platform to lodge complaints against corruption and irregularities in various government offices.The event is scheduled to take place at the Dinajpur District Shishu Academy auditoriu...

Country, Districts

ACC to hold public hearing in Dinajpur November 10

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will hold a mega public hearing in Dinajpur on November 10, offering citizens a platform to lodge complaints against corruption and irregularities in various government offices.The event is scheduled to take place at the Dinajpur District Shishu Academy auditoriu...

Country, Districts

Bumper Aman harvest brings despair, not profit, for Dinajpur farmers

Despite a bumper yield of the early variety of Aman paddy, farmers in Dinajpur are facing severe frustration as they fail to get a fair price for their produce at the outset of the season, raising fears of significant financial losses.Farmers at wholesale markets like Dhukurjhadi Bazar in Birol and ...

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Gopalgonj Bazaar on Dinajpur highway emerges as a deadly "black spot"

The Gopalgonj Bazaar area along the Dinajpur-Dashmile highway has become a lethal "black spot," with three recorded fatalities pointing to severe safety failures and an alarming fatality-to-injury ratio that suggests collisions here are often extreme and immediately fatal.An analysis of th...

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Dinajpur experiences the first chill of winter

While winter has not yet fully descended upon the country, the northern district of Dinajpur is already experiencing its gentle, preliminary touch, signaling its customary role as the harbinger of the cold season in Bangladesh.Evenings are now marked by a distinct cool breeze, while mornings reveal ...

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Dinajpur Journalists' Union maps future course

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Dinajpur Journalists Union (Reg. No. RAJ-2936) was held recently on Thursday. The meeting took important decisions regarding the organization's progress, professional facilities for members, and future course of action.The meeting was presided over by ...

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Barapukuria Power Plant resumes operation after 7 days

After a prolonged seven-day shutdown, the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has partially resumed electricity generation. The plant's 125-megawatt Unit No. 1 was started last Sunday at 2:00 PM. This has brought a glimmer of hope to the power station, which had come to a complete stands...

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DNC Net Catches 62 Kg of Cannabis, 2 Drug Peddlers Arrested

A smart team from the Dinajpur District Office of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested a truck along with its driver and helper, seizing 62 kg of cannabis during an operation on Sunday. This large consignment of drugs was cleverly hidden inside the truck. The successful operation was c...

Politics,Country, Districts

Human chain in birala over land-related report

A massive human chain protest was organized by Jamaat-e-Islami and local residents against the false, fabricated, and one-sided news report broadcast on Deepto TV's Facebook page regarding allegations of 'land grabbing' against Hafez Abdur Rashid, the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ...

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Govt official assaulted: Juba Dal Leader blamed

Masud Rana Abu, the Food Control Officer of Kaharol upazila, was allegedly assaulted at his office on Sunday. The incident is linked to the removal of ineligible names from the beneficiary list of the Food Friendly Program.The officer claimed he was attacked by a group of 20-25 people, led by Anwar ...

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Dinajpur Board: 43 colleges face shutdown after 100pc fail rate

The Dinajpur Education Board is threatening to revoke the recognition of 43 colleges after a catastrophic HSC 2025 result season, where not a single student from these institutions passed. This crisis has plunged the board's overall pass rate to 57.5%—the lowest in five years—and exp...

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One arrested in Dinajpur with communication device

A candidate named Krishnakanta Roy (a graduate) has been arrested by police in Dinajpur on allegations of massive fraud during the written exam for the position of 'Assistant Food Inspector' under the Department of Food. The arrest was made on Saturday morning at the Carey Memorial High Scho...

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Joyganj Zamindar Palace crumbles into ruins

Once a magnificent seat of power, the Joyganj Zamindar house in Dinajpur's Khanasama upazila stands as a prominent yet crumbling landmark of North Bengal. Today, neglect has pushed this ancient architectural site to the verge of collapse. Visitors who journey from far and wide to witness its his...

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Dhemdhemia Kali Mela in full swing

The traditional 200-year-old Dhemdhemia Kali Mela of North Bengal has commenced in Palashbari Union of Birganj Upazila, Dinajpur. Famous across the northern region, this fair is known for the sale of buffaloes and horses.This traditional fair is organized on the occasion of the new moon of the Benga...