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Naogaon farmer turns waste into Tk25,000 monthly income
A physically challenged farmer in Naogaon is earning Tk20,000–25,000 a month by farming black soldier fly larvae, an alternative protein source for fish feed that also helps recycle organic waste. Nahid Hossain, from Lohachora village in Raninagar upazila, started the venture with support from the Mousumi Smart Project, which operates under the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). He now produces 400–500kg of larvae a month, using some as feed for fish in his own pond and selling the surplus.
Health minister reimburses patient after finding saline withheld despite stock
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Saturday reimbursed a patient from his pocket after finding that the patient was asked to buy saline from outside despite the item being available in the stock of Naogaon General Hospital. He made a surprise visit to the hospital around 10:30am and inspected different wards, the operating theatre, pharmacy and kitchen. He also spoke to patients during his hour-long inspection.
Private clinics mushroom across Naogaon, raising regulatory concerns
Private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres have mushroomed across Naogaon’s 11 upazilas, raising concerns over facilities allegedly operating without proper documents and approvals. Many of these establishments have reportedly been operating for years despite lacking the required paperwork, while authorities often appear to step up enforcement only after serious incidents, including patient deaths allegedly linked to medical negligence.
Pineapple farming takes root in Naogaon mango orchards
Pineapple cultivation is gaining momentum in Naogaon’s Barind region as farmers are using vacant spaces between mango trees to grow the sweet fruit as an intercrop, creating new economic opportunities for the area. The soil and climatic conditions of Porsha, Sapahar, and Patnitala upazilas are considered highly suitable for pineapple farming, with the region’s land consisting mainly of loamy and sandy-loamy soil.
World Environment Day observed in Naogaon
Mousumi Smart Sub-Project observed World Environment Day in Naogaon on Wednesday through a series of programmes, including an awareness rally, tree plantation, discussion meeting and distribution of saplings. The events were organised by the Raninagar Model Environment Club under the theme ‘Inspired by Nature, for Climate, for Our Future.’ The programme began in the morning with an environmental awareness rally from the Mousumi head office.
Job fair held in Naogaon
A daylong job fair aimed at promoting youth employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship was held in Naogaon on Monday. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam inaugurated the fair at the Sadar Upazila Parishad premises as the chief guest. The event was jointly organized by Moushumi and Daai Moolik Unnayan Sangstha under the Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) project, with financial and technical support from the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).
BGB foils attempt to push in 15 people through Chapainawabganj border
Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) thwarted an attempt to push 15 individuals into Bangladesh through Gomastapur border in Chapainawabganj early Saturday. According to BGB sources, personnel from the Rokonpur Border Outpost (BOP) under Naogaon Battalion (16 BGB) detected an attempt by members of the Border Security Force (BSF)’s Kotalpur Camp under the 88 Battalion to push 15 people into Bangladesh through a river route near Border Pillar 220/MP.
Tension rises along Naogaon border amid alleged push-ins
Residents living along the Naogaon border with India are increasingly worried over recurring security tensions, including allegations of ‘push-in’ attempts, harassment by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), and recent concerns linked to poisoning incidents. People in the border villages say their daily lives remain uncertain and fearful due to repeated incidents along the barbed-wire frontier.
Workshop on licensing compliance for fish farmers held in Naogaon
A workshop under the SMART sub-project was held in Naogaon on Monday morning, focusing on ensuring trade licenses for fish farmers as well as licenses for hatchery and feed mill owners. The event took place at the head office of the local development organization Mousumi. District Fisheries Officer Md Ferdous Ali attended the program as chief guest. The sub-project is being implemented by Mousumi in Naogaon with financial support from the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the World Bank.
Co-op disappears with 4 crore of depositors’ money in Naogaon
More than 300 depositors in Naogaon have been left in financial uncertainty after a cooperative society allegedly shut down its operations and disappeared with nearly Tk 4 crore of customers' savings. Victims claim that Udayer Pothi Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, based in Dhamkuri village under Boalia Union of Naogaon Sadar Upazila, abruptly closed its office during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday and that its key officials have since gone into hiding.
Nor’wester causes widespread damage in Naogaon
A fierce nor’wester storm has caused extensive damage in Patnitala upazila of Naogaon district, leaving homes, shops, and infrastructure affected. The sudden storm disrupted daily life, cut off electricity, and caused significant damage to Boro paddy fields. Minor damage has also been reported in other upazilas of the district. Late Saturday night, a series of violent thunderstorms and lightning strikes triggered panic among residents.
Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary celebrated at Patisar
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that a “frustrated group” in the country is trying to create instability in society at different times. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore at Patisar in Naogaon around 11:00 am.
7 inter-district robbers held in Naogaon
Police have arrested seven members of an inter-district robbery gang while they were allegedly preparing to carry out a robbery on Wednesday. Law enforcers also recovered country-made weapons, an unregistered truck, a motorcycle, a battery-run auto van, and several mobile phones from their possession. Superintendent of Police Mohammad Tariqul Islam disclosed the information at a press briefing held at Naogaon Sadar Model Police Station around 11:30 am.
Seeds, fertilizers distributed among 500 farmers in Naogaon
Free Ufshi Aush variety paddy seeds and fertilizers were distributed among 5,000 small and marginal farmers in Naogaon district under the Kharip-1 seasonal agricultural incentive program on Saturday. The distribution ceremony was held at the Sadar Upazila Parishad hall around 11:30 am, organized by the Upazila Agriculture Department. Sadar constituency Parliament Member Zahidul Islam Dhalu inaugurated the program as the chief guest.
Female construction worker killed in Naogaon road crash
A female construction worker killed and six others were injured in a road accident in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Mst Jamina, 30, wife of Md Kamal Hossain, a resident of Harishpur village in the upazila. According to local sources, a group of 8 to 10 construction workers was traveling by van from Harishpur to Raninagar for work. The accident occurred when the vehicle overturned near Kounaj Bazar area.
4 of a family found dead in Naogaon
Four members of a family were found dead with their throats slit in Niamatpur upazila of Naogaon district. The incident occurred on Monday night in Bahadurpur village under Bahadurpur Union, sparking shock and concern in the area. The deceased were identified as Habibur Rahman , 32,his wife Popy Sultana, 25, their son Parvez, 9, and daughter Sadiya Akter, 3. According to locals and police, Habibur Rahman went to sleep with his family after dinner at night.
Canal re-excavation project launched in Naogaon
A 7-kilometre canal re-excavation project has been inaugurated in Barshail union under Sadar upazila of Naogaon, with an estimated cost of Tk 98.74 lakh. Member of Parliament Zahidul Islam Dholu officially inaugurated the project on Saturday afternoon by unveiling a plaque and symbolically commencing excavation work at the site. The canal runs from Kalitala Bridge to Hapania Bazar.
Lightning strike kills two farmers in Naogaon
Two farmers were killed and another one injured by lightning strikes in Naogaon. The incidents occurred on Thursday in Dhamoirhat and Manda upazilas. The deceased were Jalal Uddin, son of Mokhlesur Rahman from Bhabir Mor area of Dhamoirhat upazila, and Pintu, son of Moslem from the area adjacent to the Eidgah in Chakrampur Madhyapara of Manda upazila. According to local sources, farmer Jalal Uddin went to pick cucumbers from a nearby wetland beside his house during rainfall.
Touchstone statue of Vishnu recovered in Naogaon
Police have recovered a touchstone idol of the Hindu deity Vishnu weighing approximately 137 kilograms from Porsha upazila of Naogaon district. On a tip-off, law enforcers conducted a drive on Wednesday night at the family graveyard of Rashidul Islam in Shitli village under Nitpur union of the upazila. The idol was found concealed under straw at the site.
Ramadan begins with rise in essential commodity prices
At the start of the holy month of Ramadan, prices of essential commodities have increased in Naogaon, putting pressure on the consumers already grappling with rising living costs. Chicken prices have surged notably, while eggplant, green chili, lemon, ginger, garlic and date—a key iftar item during Ramadan—have also become more expensive. However, prices of chickpeas, lentils and edible oil remain stable for now.
Result sheet signed before counting, presiding officer withdrawn
Allegations have surfaced that a presiding officer at polling station in Naogaon signed and sealed a result sheet before the completion of vote counting and the official announcement. The incident occurred around 12:00 pm on Thursday at the Katkhair High School polling center in Sadar Upazila. Following the complaint, the presiding officer, Nazim Uddin, was withdrawn from duty around 1:30 pm by the assistant returning officer and Sadar Upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) Mohammad Ibnul Abedin.
Cocktails, petrol bombs recovered in Naogaon
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered several cocktails and petrol bombs from Jhargharia area of Badalgachhi upazila in Naogaon district on Wednesday. According to RAB sources, they conducted a drive in Jhargharia village and recovered the explosive items near a grocery shop in an abandoned condition. RAB officials recovered six cocktails, four petrol bombs and about 400 grams of bomb-making chemicals from a plastic sack containing a paper carton from the spot.
Man jailed for arson at Jamaat election camp in Naogaon
A man has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for setting fire to the election camp of a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate in Naogaon-5 (Sadar) constituency. The Election Investigation and Judicial Committee of the constituency handed down the sentence on Friday afternoon. The committee is chaired by Asaduzzaman Noor. The convict, Liton Kumar Chauhan, is a resident of Nuniapara Sweeper Colony in Naogaon town.
Jamaat ameer: Past rulers failed to empower people
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday said political parties that governed Bangladesh since independence had failed to empower the people, instead enriching themselves through widespread corruption. Addressing an election rally at Etim Field in Naogaon, he said successive governments looted billions of taka over the past 54 years and carried out “mega corruption” under the cover of mega projects.
Five killed after drum truck hits van in Naogaon
Five people were killed after a drum truck hit a van in Mohadevpur upazila of Naogaon early Saturday. The accident occurred around 4:30am in the Pathakathi area of the upazila. Resident Medical Officer (RMO) of Mohadevpur Upazila Health Complex Imrul Kayes confirmed the deaths. The identities of two of the deceased were known immediately. They are Bipul Pahan, 25, and Sanju Rao, 45, both residents of the Nurpur area of the upazila.
BNP expels Naogaon independent candidate Parvez Arefin
A BNP leader has been expelled from the party in Naogaon for allegedly engaging in anti-organizational activities. The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday night (January 21). The expelled leader is Parvez Arefin Siddiqui Jony, who is contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election as an independent candidate from the Naogaon-3 (Badalgachhi–Mahadebpur) constituency with the pitcher symbol.
Free eye camp held in Naogaon
A free eye camp was held in Mahadevpur upazila of Naogaon with the support of PKSF and Orbis, and organised by Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital under the initiative of the Mousumi–Samriddhi Programme. The day-long camp was organised on Monday at the premises of Uttargram Union Parishad in Mahadevpur upazila. From the morning, a large number of people gathered to receive eye care services.
9 held over question leak in Naogaon
Nine people, including two members of a question paper leak syndicate, have been arrested in Naogaon in connection with the primary school teacher recruitment examination. During the operation, 11 mobile phones, a wallet and cash amounting to Tk 37,948 were recovered from their possession. They were arrested on Friday afternoon during a joint operation conducted by the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and police at the Nil Sagar Hotel in the town and the Porsha Rest House.
Doa mahfil held in Naogaon seeking eternal peace of Khaleda Zia
A doa mahfil was held in Naogaon on Wednesday seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The programme was organised in the afternoon at a restaurant and community centre in the district town by BNP-nominated candidate for the Naogaon-5 (Sadar) constituency Jahidul Islam Dhalu.
Naogaon shivers as mercury plunges to 6.7°C
A biting cold wave has tightened its grip on Naogaon, plunging the district into an icy spell as temperatures dropped to a bone-chilling 6.7°C, the lowest recorded in the country this season. The sudden dip, recorded at 8am on Wednesday at the Badalgachhi Agricultural Meteorological Observation Centre, has brought life in the northern district to a near standstill. With humidity touching 100 per cent, dense fog and piercing winds have become a daily ordeal for residents.
Success story of freshwater prawn farming in Naogaon
Freshwater prawn widely known as golda chingri is being cultivated successfully in Naogaon. For the first time, Raju Sardar of Dighirpar village under Shailgachhi union started cultivating freshwater prawn in the district. He has long been involved in carp fish cultivation. However, limited profits from conventional farming pushed him to explore the potential for freshwater shrimp cultivation. In June last year, Raju Sardar received 500 prawn fry from a local non-governmental organisation (NGO).
3-day art camp launched in Naogaon
Naogaon hosted its first-ever three-day art camp on Thursday at Muktir Mor Zilla Parishad Park, organized by Visual Arts Naogaon. Veteran painter Rezaul Haque inaugurated the event. Among those present were KEDIAN President Anisur Rahman, Badruzzaman, former principal Shariful Islam Khan, Advocate Abdul Bari, Visual Arts Naogaon President Rabiul Karim, and General Secretary Tahmidur Rahman Manon.
Jatiya Party meeting foiled in Naogaon
A meeting of the Jatiya Party was disrupted in Naogaon on Tuesday after activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement alleged it was aimed at destabilizing the country. The incident occurred around 1:30pm at the office of district convener Advocate Tofazzal Hossain in the Upokil Para area. Sensing the meeting, student activists rushed to the spot, chanted slogans and forced Jatiya Party leaders and activists to flee.
Dengue cases on the rise in Naogaon
Mosquito menace has made the lives of people unbearable in Naogaon, especially in the municipal area. Children and elderly people are the worst sufferers. With the growing mosquito population, dengue cases are also increasing in the district. In the past three months, 292 people have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease. Residents complain that although municipal taxes have increased, services have not improved.
Uneven road surface causes accidents at Raninagar level crossing
Accidents often occur atthe level crossing in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon due to an uneven road surface. Although almost one year has passed, the railway authorities have not yet taken any steps to repair the road, citing the lack of budgetary allocation.As a result, pedestrians and passengers meet with accidents and suffer injuries. Van driver Md Mehedi said during repair work about a year ago, workers removed the concrete portion of the road near the rail track.
160 sacks of fertilizer seized in Naogaon
A total of 160 sacks of government fertilizer were seized in Dhamairhat upazila after a truck carrying the consignment failed to produce proper documentation, officials said. According to local sources, the truck-loaded with 130 sacks of DAP fertilizer and 30 sacks of TSP fertilizer-was intercepted on Tuesday night in front of Sonali Bank at Purba Bazar in Dhamairhat.
Naogaon police recover 150 lost phones
Naogaon police have recovered 150 mobile phones that were lost at different times. At a programme held at the conference room of the Superintendent of Police’s office on Monday, SP Mohammad Safiul Sarwar, BPM, handed over lost phones to their owners. According to police sources, after general diaries were filed by victims in connection with lost or stolen phones, Naogaon police used information technology to track and recover the handsets from different parts of the country.
25 arrested during ‘Operation First Light’ in Naogaon
The Rajshahi Range Police launched ‘Operation First Light’ in three upazilas of Naogaon from Thursday midnight to Friday morning with an aim to curb crimes and step up security. According to police sources, two special teams were formed under the supervision of an Additional DIG of Rajshahi Range.
Man stabbed to death in Naogaon over land dispute
A man was stabbed to death in Naogaon on Wednesday night following a land dispute. The victim has been identified as Golam Hossain, 52, son of Siraj Uddin of Malanchi village. The incident took place at Sunlia Malanchi village under Dubolhati Union in Sadar Upazila. According to victim’s cousin, Noyon Islam and two brothers--Harunur Rashid and Azad--got into a longstanding dispute over land. A few days ago, both parties attended a meeting with a lawyer where Golam Hossain spoke in favour of Azad.
Seeds, fertilizers distributed among farmers in Naogaon
Seeds and chemical fertilizers were distributed on Sunday among small and marginal farmers in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon. The Upazila Agriculture Extension Department organized the inaugural ceremony at the Upazila Farmers Training Hall in the morning. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Rakibul Hasan attended the function as the chief guest with Upazila Agriculture Officer Mostakima Khatun in the chair.
Naogaon-2 polls: Awami League candidate wins by huge margin
Awami League candidate and incumbent member of parliament Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker has secured the Naogaon-2 constituency in the 12th national parliament election. He secured the victory by a huge margin by securing over 118,940 votes with the Boat symbol. His closest rival, an independent candidate with Truck symbol, Engineer Akhtarul Alam, secured 74,363 votes.
Primary teacher recruitment test: Examinee jailed for 15 days in Naogaon
A mobile court has sentenced a candidate to 15 days imprisonment in Naogaon for adopting unfair means in the assistant teacher recruitment exam of government primary school. During the examination, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Kamrul Hasan sentenced him through a mobile court on Friday. The candidate's name is Ansar Ali, 32, hailing from the Porsha upazila.
Food Minister: Illegal hoarders must face jail, if not mend
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Sunday warned against illegal hoarding and said if they [the hoarders] do not rectify themselves, they will have to go jail. "Illegal hoarders would not spare only to realize penalty...they have to go jail if they do not correct themselves," he said. The food minister made this statement while he was exchanging views with people representatives and district officials of the Naogaon district administrator's conference room on Sunday morning.
Schools remain open despite mercury dropping to 9.5°C in Naogaon
Secondary and primary schools have not yet been declared closed in Naogaon though the lowest temperature of the district was recorded at 9.5°C on Sunday morning. The concerned officials said that they have yet to decide to shut the activities as the temperature rises after 10am. The lowest temperature was recorded at Badalgachi in Naogaon. Last Saturday, the lowest temperature was recorded at 10°C, said Arman Hossain, an official of Badalgachi local meteorological office.
16 mill owners fined, 3 warehouses sealed for stockpiling rice in Naogaon
Three warehouses were sealed and 16 mill owners, including the District Rice Mill Owners' Group president, were fined Tk5,70,000 for illegally stockpiling rice and paddy in Naogaon. The executive magistrates handed down the punishment after conducting daylong anti-hoarding drives in different areas of Mohadebpur, Manda and Patnitala upazilas on Saturday. Later, at around 9:30pm, the deputy commissioner's media cell revealed this information.
5 establishments fined for illegally hoarding paddy, rice in Naogaon
Two mobile courts on Wednesday fined five establishments a total of Tk2,10,000 and sealed a warehouse for illegally storing paddy and rice in Naogaon. Deputy Commissioner Md Golam Mowla said this at the Deputy Commissioner's Media Cell on Wednesday night. The administration conducted raids in the upazilas of Mohadevpur and Niamatpur and imposed fines on these five establishments.
Naogoan thrilled over Sadhan Chandra becoming minister for second time
A joyful rally was held in Naogaon as MP Sadhan Chandra Majumder, elected for the fourth time from Naogaon-1 constituency, got appointed as Minister of Food for the second consecutive time. Following the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet of ministers on Thursday night, the district Awami League organized a rally that began at the Sarisha Hati intersection in the city and circled several routes. District Awami League Joint General Secretary Babu Biwas Majumdar Gopal led the rally.
Naogaon-5: Five election camps of Awami League candidate torched
Five election camps of Awami League candidate Barrister Nizam Uddin Jalil of Naogaon-5 constituency, were set ablaze and vandalized by miscreants in different areas of Sadar upazila early Friday. These incidents took place in Chakprasad Hindu Para, Anandnagar, Chandipur, Shingbacha, and Chakchapai areas of Shailgachi Union in the early hours.
Naogaon-5 Awami League candidate's electoral camp set on fire
The electoral camp of Awami League candidate Barrister Nizam Uddin Jalil John in Naogaon-5 was vandalized and set on fire on Sunday. The incident took place in the city's Kalitala area around 11pm/ The followers of the candidate claimed the incident was carried out by activists of independent candidate Dewan Sekar Ahmed Shishan in order to intimidate residents of the Hindu Colony next to the electoral camp.
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