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Man sentenced to death for rape, murder
The rape victim went missing on the night of 29 August 2013. Later, her body was found in a field near the Teesta River A Nilphamari court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in the district in 2013. District and Sessions Judge Md Mahbubur Rahman sentenced Makbul Hossen, 40, of Satjan Ghatergram in Dimla upazila to death for murdering his 14-year-old relative Mousumi, daughter of Abdul Goni, after raping her.
Manpower crisis paralyses Nilphamari leprosy hospital
Only 7 persons, including a medical officer (on deputation) and a nurse, are currently treating patients at the hospital.
Farmers, traders worried as demand for sacrificial animals falls
Golzar Hossain takes care of his oxen at his farm at Chargudhibari village in Shahjadpur upazila, Sirajganj Dhaka Tribune As many as 259,000 animals have been reared for Eid-ul-Adha in Sirajganj and Nilphamari With Eid ul Adha just around the corner, cattle farmers in Sirajganj and Nilphamari are dreading huge losses anticipating a slump in demand for sacrificial animals due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Imam arrested for raping 2 children in Nilphamari
Police present the accused Ali Akbar before media in Nilphamari on Sunday, July 5, 2020 Dhaka Tribune One of the victims was mentally challenged Police arrested an imam from Nawdabas village in Domar upazila, Nilphamari, on Saturday night, in a case filed for raping two children. The arrested identified as Ali Akbar,56, lives in Akashghuri village in Dimla upazila of the district, said Domar police station Officer-in-Charge (OC), Md Mostafizar Rahman.
2 children go missing after falling off a bridge into the river
Locals throng the river banks while divers conduct a search operation for the missing children in Gomnati union under Domar upazila, Nilphamari on Friday, July 3, 2020 Dhaka Tribune Divers are currently conducting a search operation in the river At least two children fell into the river and went missing when a battery-run autorickshaw that they were travelling on tilted to one side of a broken bailey bridge in Nilphamari.
Defying govt orders, NGOs in Nilphamari, Gopalganj continue to realize loans
The representatives of the NGOs are frequently visiting shops and homes to collect on loan repayment instalments Representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj and Sadar upazila of Nilphamari districts are allegedly forcing the loanees to pay the instalments on the loans they have taken, placing a heavy burden on them. In Gopalganj, due to Covid-19, locals in Kashiani have limited their movement in local markets.
Hungry people desperate for relief continue demonstrations
Jobless locals demonstrate on Nilphamari- Sayedpur road in Sadar upazila of Nilphamari, demanding relief assistanceDhaka Tribune Demonstrations for relief have been reported from at least eight districts across the country More and more poor people desperate for food continue to take to the streets across the country as the ongoing shutdown to limit the spread of Covid-19 has left them without work and incomes.
Teesta breaches embankment: Locals fear losing home, land in Nilphamari
Farmlands inundate after the Teesta River breached the 2000-metre embankment in Dimla upazila of Nilphamari on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Dhaka Tribune 'With the sudden breach in the embankment on Tuesday, farmers have become vulnerable to flood' Around 20,000 people are at risk of losing their homes and lands after the Teesta River suddenly breached the 2000-metre embankment built by locals for protection against flood during rainy seasons in Dimla upazila of Nilphamari.
Pumpkins now Tk5 apiece in Nilphamari
Lack of buyers in Nilphamari kitchen markets are forcing pumpkin farmers to take back their produce with them, incurring losses Dhaka Tribune The people of the city are not getting out of the house, so many farmers are taking the vegetables back with them Rahim Uddin, a pumpkin farmer, had cultivated the vegetable across four bighas of land, after overcoming last few years' natural calamities and price in the fall of rice. He was able to yield 3,000 pumpkins this season.
29 workers hospitalized, fear of Coronavirus outbreak creates mass panic
People of the city became panic stricken and many other hospital patients started to leave the hospital fearing a Coronavirus outbreak Some 29 female workers at a wig factory in Nilphamari were hospitalized, gripped by mass hysteria about being infected by COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. This in turn spurred a citywide panic in Nilphamari.
Alarming rise in tobacco farming in Nilphamari
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of the district, at least 3500 hectares of land have been used for cultivating tobacco in six upazilas Despite knowing of the adverse effects of tobacco, farmers have continued cultivating the crop across Nilphamari district as the produce yields them a good price compared to other crops like paddy and maize.
Hindu idols vandalized in Nilphamari
Saidpur Circle Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ashok Kumar confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune Unidentified miscreants have desecrated three Hindu idols at Dakkhin Sonakhuli village of Bothlagari union from Saidpur upazila in Nilphamari Tuesday night. Saidpur Circle Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ashok Kumar confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune. ASP Ashok said: “Unknown miscreants vandalized some idols at night.
Nilphamari farmers begin Boro cultivation despite Aman losses
Farmers in Nilphamari have begun cultivating Boro despite suff ering losses in Aman season last year Dhaka Tribune The government was working to provide agricultural incentives, subsidies and rehabilitation initiatives to farmers previously affected by losses during Aman cultivation Farmers in Nilphamari have begun cultivating Boro despite incurring losses during Aman cultivation a few months ago.
Warm clothes sale on rise as winter settles in Nilphamari
Warm clothes sale on rise as winter settles in Nilphamari Sales of winter clothing, both new and used, have risen in several markets of seven upazilas in Nilphamari district and its neighbouring areas in the past few days, with the first stirrings of the coldest season of the year. According to local sources, various items of clothing such as shawls, sweaters, headbands, caps, mufflers, fur-lined coats, cardigans, etc.
Homes burned down to ashes
A house after it burned to the ground yesterday morning in Dangapara village of Sonaray union, Nilphamari Sadar upazila Dhaka Tribune Although there was no human casualty, the victim families claimed they suffered a loss of around Tk25 lakhs as 32 of their properties including barns, and homes were gutted by the fire Eight homesteads of Dangapara village in Sonaray union of Nilphamari Sadar were burned to ashes after a fire broke out on Saturday morning.
Abducted woman, child rescued in Dhaka
The duo had been abducted a month ago from Dimla upazila in Nilphamari A month after they were abducted in Nilphamari district, police have rescued a woman and her five-year-old child in Ashulia, Dhaka. Md Mofiz Uddin Sheikh, OC at Nilphamari’s Dimla police station, confirmed the matter to the Dhaka Tribune on Wednesday.
DAE sets target to cultivate Boro on 81,613 hectares
Nilphamari farmers are busy preparing their fields and applying fertilizers ahead of Boro cultivation season Dhaka Tribune Of the targeted area to be brought under Boro cultivation, 22,455 hectares are in Sadar upazila, 6,445 hectares in Saidpur, 13,015 hectares in Domar, 13,080 hectares in Dimla, 14,791 hectares in Jaldhaka, and 11,727 hectares in Kishoreganj upazila Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has set a target of cultivating Boro rice on 81,613 hectares of land across...
ACC arrests Ansar commandant in Nilphamari
The Ansar member was found guilty of corruption in an ACC investigation The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested an Ansar official in Nilphamari on Thursday on corruption charges. The detainee, Ashikur Rahman, is the district’s commandant for the paramilitary force, sources said. According to local Ansar sources, Ashikur was previously posted in Bandarban as the captain of 17 Battalion, where the ACC conducted an investigation on tender irregularities.
Bashundhara beat Abahani in home debut at Nilphamari
Experienced defender Nasir Uddin scored the first goal for the victors before Motin Mia and Daniel Collindres scored one goal each in the second half to ensure a big win of Kings Bashhundhara Kings made a dream debut in their home ground as they beat defending champions Abahani Limited by 3-0 in their Premier League match at Sheikh Kamal Stadium at Nilphamari on Wednesday.
Teesta irrigation project to start in 3 districts of Rangpur
The irrigation is expected to officially start from January 15 in the command area of the irrigation project The Teesta barrage irrigation project is set to begin in the current Rabi and Kharif-1 seasons in three districts - Nilphamari, Rangpur and Dinajpurof Bangladesh. Around 29,500 hectares of land has been allotted for this irrigation program. The inauguration of this program is expected to be held on January 15 in the irrigation projectcommand area.
Fakhrul: AL trying to retain power with full force
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks as chief guest at an election rally in Saidpur of Nilphamari on Saturday, December 22, 2018 Dhaka Tribune Saying the Election Commission cannot hold a fair election, Fakhrul urged voters to safeguard polling centers on election day BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, though the ruling Awami League is trying its best to stay in power, their efforts are not working and the party may vanish at any time.
63 AL, BNP and JP nomination-aspirants in Nilphamari
The parties’ leaders state the nominated candidates must be supported in order to win A staggering 63 prospective candidates – members of Awami League, BNP, and Jatiya Party – have submitted their nomination forms to contest in four constituencies of Nilphamari for the upcoming 11th parliamentary election. Among the 63 aspirants, 38 are from the ruling Awami League, 15 are from BNP and 10 are from Jatiya Party.
Obaidul Quader: PM Hasina has rendered monga fit to be in a museum
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader speaking at a pre-election campaign rally, held at Shilpakala Academy, in Nilphamari, around 10pm on Saturday. September 8, 2018 Taieyb Ali Sarker/Dhaka Tribune Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rendered the word Monga (which is the Bangali word for famine) only fit to be in a museum.
26 killed in road crashes across country
At least six people, including two children, have been killed when a microbus collided head-on with a truck in the Muhuriganj area of Feni on Monday, August 20, 2018 Rafiqul Islam/Dhaka Tribune At least 26 people were killed and many others injured in separate accidents on roads in five districts across the country on Monday. In Narsingdi, at least 11 people were killed after a head-on collision between a Dhaka-bound bus and a human haulier on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Belabo upazila.
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