Nehal Ahmed: Special Correspondent Rajbari

Garo Traditional Wangala Festival: A Dance of Gratitude and a Celebration of Culture

10:25 17 October 2025

The Garo community is unique in its religious beliefs, traditions and cultural diversity. The main deity of this community, which lives in parts of Meghalaya, India and Bangladesh, is Misi Saljong — whom they worship as the creator, giver of life and protector of crops. Garos believe that he bestows blessings on nature and human life.

Lalon and Loknath: The pursuit of unity despite differences

03:26 18 October 2025

In the spiritual history of Bengal, Lalon Fakir and Loknath Brahmachari are two leading saints who have pursued the same goal, albeit on different paths—the liberation of humanity and the awakening of consciousness. One gave the message of liberation of humanity through the light of reason and thought, while the other showed the path of love for God through devotion and faith. The combination of these two streams has created a unique beauty and coexistence in the spiritual tradition of Bengal.

Ashwini Kumar Vrat and “Vrater Bhaat” Nehal Ahmed

11:10 19 October 2025

There is a region in Bangladesh where religious beliefs, social customs and humanity have come together to give birth to a unique culture. One of the brightest examples of that culture is the “Ashwini Kumar Vrat”, which has been an integral part of the lives of women in Chittagong and its surrounding areas for centuries.

Bhaiphonta: The eternal bond of love, blessings and tradition

01:29 23 October 2025

Today is Shubh Bhaiphonta—a unique festival of eternal brother-sister relationship, love and blessings. On this day, sisters wish their brother long life, good health and prosperity by pouring drops on his forehead.

Shibrampur village in Rajbari is now a sanctuary for migratory birds

02:42 28 October 2025

A house in Shibrampur village in Banibah union of Rajbari Sadar upazila has been sheltered by thousands of migratory birds. The entire village has become filled with the chirping of birds. The arrival of these birds has added a new look and vitality to the rural environment. People from different classes and professions are flocking to see birds every day.

BNP's signed page not included in July Charter: Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

07:57 30 October 2025

While providing financial assistance at the house of Gafur Mallick, a blind person from Pachuria Union in Rajbari Sadar Upazila on Thursday afternoon (October 30), BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that the signed page of BNP was not included in the July National Charter 2025.

Police attacked while arresting accused in extortion case in Pangsha, 3 injured

03:45 6 November 2025

An attack was carried out on the police while arresting accused in extortion and assault cases in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari. Two police members and a local person were injured in the incident. The attack took place in Patta Bilpara area of Patta union of the upazila around 5 pm on Wednesday (November 5).

Mir Mosharraf Hossain's 178th birthday today

09:08 13 November 2025

Today is the 176th birth anniversary of Mir Mosharraf Hossain, the leader of Bengali literature and a pioneer of 19th-century Bengali Muslim writers. He was born on November 13, 1847 in Lahinipara, Kushtia district.