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Thakurgaon Jamaat leader detained with cash at Saidpur Airport suffers 'heart attack'

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami leader at the heart of a cash-for-vote scandal in Saidpur has reportedly suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Belal Uddi... Read More


Over 2,500 polling centres in Rangpur flagged 'risky', six-tier security in place

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- A total of 2,561 polling centres in the Rangpur Division have been classified as "risky" for the parliamentary election and referendum, with authorities putting in place a six-tier s... Read More


3 die in 3-way crash in Rangpur's Pirgonj

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- At least three people have died in Rangpur's Pirgonj after an accident involving a bus and two trucks. Another 12 people were injured in the accident that occurred near Pirgonj Petro... Read More


Bangladesh cannot be saved if 'Yes' vote wins in referendum, says GM Quader

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Jatiya Party Chairman and nominated parliamentary candidate for Rangpur-3 (Sadar) Ghulam Mohammad Quader has said Bangladesh will no longer be safe if the "Yes" vote wins in the refer... Read More


Abu Sayed's family to seek justice during Tarique Rahman's visit

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The family of Abu Sayed, the first martyr of the July 2024 mass uprising, say they will urge BNP chief Tarique Rahman to ensure the swift implementation of the verdict in his killing... Read More


Rangpur awaits Tarique as BNP prepares for rally ahead of election

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Rangpur is preparing to welcome BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman as he returns to the city after about two decades ahead of the Feb 12 elections. Tarique is scheduled to arrive in Rangpu... Read More


Ruplal, Pradeep lynching: Family 'threatened' in Rangpur after suspects secure bail

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- In Rangpur's Taragonj Upazila, the family of Ruplal Das and his son-in-law Pradeep Lal -- both beaten to death in a "mob" attack -- has alleged that suspects released on bail are now... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur pledges to protect 'legacy' left by Abu Sayed, other Uprising martyrs

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has pledged to safeguard the legacy left by Abu Sayed and other martyrs of the July 2024 Uprising, saying the party is prepared to make the ulti... Read More


'Upholding professionalism and neutrality in elections'

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- A training workshop for polling officials was held in Gangachhara, Rangpur, ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election and the 2026 Referendum. The workshop took place on Thursda... Read More


Abu Sayed murder suspect escapes as police launch raid in Rangpur

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- A murder suspect in the case of Abu Sayed, who was killed in Rangpur's Pirgachha Upazila during the July Uprising, has fled after noting the police's presence during a raid. The sus... Read More