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Nomination papers of 19 candidates for two seats in Panchagarh verified: 7 including Jagpar Al Rashed Pradhan cancelled

After verifying the nomination papers submitted for two seats in Panchagarh ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, the nomination papers of 7 out of 19 candidates have been cancelled. At the same time, the nomination papers of 12 candidates have been declared valid.

Sun shines after fog, temperature in Tentulia at 9 degrees

After several days of dense fog and bitter cold, the sun has finally appeared in Tentulia of Panchagarh. Although the sun shone on Friday (January 2) morning, the cold did not subside. The temperature in Tentulia dropped to 9 degrees, causing extreme suffering in public life.

Porcupine rescued in Panchagarh is now in Tentulia Eco Park

A rare species of porcupine that fell into a pond while fleeing from locals has been rescued in Panchagarh. Forest department members safely rescued the animal from Kittiniapara village in Chaklahat union of Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday (December 31) afternoon.

Panchagarh-1 and 2: 19 candidates file nomination papers for upcoming parliamentary elections

A total of 19 candidates have filed their nomination papers for two constituencies of Panchagarh (Panchagarh-1 and Panchagarh-2) on the last day of filing nomination papers in preparation for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. The candidates submitted their nomination papers at the office of the Panchagarh District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner till 5 pm on Monday (December 29).

Attack on shrine late at night in Thakurgaon, grill and grave vandalism creates tension in the area

A miscreant attacked the shrine of Hazrat Baba Shah Satyapir late at night in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila. At that time, the grill of the shrine was broken and some graves nearby were vandalized. When the incident became known, there was intense tension in the area.

Temperature drops to 11.5 degrees in Tentulia, town shivers in cold Himalayan breeze

Winter has set in again in Tentulia in Panchagarh, near the foothills of the Himalayas. The familiar scene of cold weather has returned to this border town. On Saturday (December 27) morning, the lowest temperature in the district was recorded in Tentulia at 11.5 degrees Celsius, which locals believe is a warning sign of the upcoming cold wave.

Body of unidentified youth recovered floating in Dahuk river, excitement in the area

Police have recovered the body of an unidentified youth floating in the Dahuk river in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. On Friday (December 26) evening, locals saw the body floating in the Dahuk river in Balabari area of Buraburi union of the upazila.

10 families on the path from begging to self-reliance in Tetulia, distribution of materials for alternative employment

The government is implementing an alternative employment program for the begging community in Tetulia to make them self-reliant. Under this program, necessary materials have been distributed among the beneficiaries in Tetulia.

Christmas celebrated by Christians in Tetulia with message of peace and harmony

Christmas, the biggest religious festival of Christians, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervor in Tetulia, Panchagarh. The local Christian community commemorated the birth of Jesus Christ through various day-long programs and celebrated the festival in an atmosphere of prayer, joy and harmony.

Excitement over Tarique Rahman's return home: BNP's joyous procession in Tetulia

On the occasion of Tarique Rahman's return home, a joyous procession was held in Tetulia, Panchagarh, at the initiative of BNP and its affiliates. The procession, organized to welcome and congratulate BNP's acting chairman and future statesman Tarique Rahman, saw the spontaneous participation of party leaders, activists and general supporters.

Free seeds, fertilizers and agricultural inputs distributed to farmers to increase wheat production in Tetulia

Under the Agricultural Rehabilitation Incentive Support Program for the fiscal year 2025-26, free wheat seeds, fertilizers and necessary agricultural inputs have been distributed among farmers and agricultural workers in Tetulia Upazila of Panchagarh to increase wheat production in the Rabi season.

29 bottles of Indian Phensedyl recovered in Panchagarh border area (BGB)

On Sunday (December 21), at around 12 midnight, a special patrol team of Ghagra BOP under the command of Havildar Abul Kalam Azad conducted an operation at a place called Bramtal in Harivasa Union No. 7 of Sadar Police Station, approximately 150 yards inside Bangladesh from Border Pillar 754/2-S and recovered 29 bottles of Indian Phensedyl without an owner. The BGB said that the Caesar value of the seized goods is 11,600 taka.

Press conference in Panchagarh: Demand exemplary punishment for daughter's killers

The parents of a housewife in Panchagarh have accused their daughter of being brutally murdered two years after her marriage. They are holding a press conference demanding punishment for the culprits in this incident.

Police constable's half-decomposed body found in Panchagarh 22 days after going missing

The body of a policeman named Aktaruzzaman (46) has been recovered 22 days after he went missing after returning home from work on leave. On Thursday (December 18), the police recovered his half-decomposed body from a sugarcane field in Naymile village of Satmera union in Panchagarh Sadar upazila.

Mysterious light flashes in the sky on the border of Tetulia, locals are terrified by the terrifying sound

A mysterious light suddenly appeared in the sky of Tetulia in Panchagarh, causing panic and curiosity in various areas of the district after the sighting of a bright light in the sky on Thursday (December 18) evening. Within moments, the matter spread on social media and various speculations started surrounding the light.

International Migrants Day and Expatriates Day celebrated in Tetulia

On the occasion of International Migrants Day and National Expatriates Day in Tetulia, Panchagarh, a colorful procession took out in front of the Tetulia Auditorium on Thursday, December 18. The day was celebrated with the theme 'We will take our skills abroad, we will build our homeland with remittances'.

Victory Day celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh

Victory Day was celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh. The day was started with 31 gun salutes in the morning of Tuesday, December 16 at the Collectorate premises. Wreaths were laid at the Martyr Freedom Fighters Memorial with the sunrise.

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day on December 16 with due dignity

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day with due dignity. The Victory Day program began with paying tribute to the martyrs at the Liberation Memorial in the early hours of the day.

Grand opening of 'Baser Chhauni Cafe and Resort' in Tetulia

The grand inauguration of the modern-facilitated tourism and entertainment center 'Banser Chhauni Cafe and Resort' was held in Tentulia, Panchagarh.

Discussion meeting on the occasion of Tetulia Martyred Intellectuals Day with due dignity

The Tetulia Upazila administration has celebrated the Martyred Intellectuals Day with due dignity. On the occasion of the day, a discussion meeting was held at the Tetulia Upazila Parishad auditorium on Sunday (December 14) morning.

Record yield of Aman rice in Tetulia: Smiles on farmers' faces, joy of Pitha festival

This year, Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh has witnessed a bumper yield of Aman rice. Field after field is covered with golden rice, the sweet aroma of ripe rice is floating in the air. Farmers are smiling.

Vegetable seller Shihab will contest the National Assembly elections!

Shihab Ahmed, a former vegetable seller turned successful entrepreneur, has announced his candidacy for the Lalmonirhat-1 (Patgram-Hatibandha) constituency as an independent candidate.

40 AB Party leaders and activists rejoin Jamaat

After five years, 40 leaders and activists led by Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury returned to Jamaat-e-Islami in Birampur, Dinajpur. They formally returned to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami by filling out the party form at a joining ceremony held at the Jamaat office at Dhanhati intersection in Birampur town on Thursday (September 18) at 8 pm.

The country's first illiteracy-free village: The forgotten glory story of Kachhubari-Kristapur

Kachhubari-Kristapur village, near Thakurgaon city. After the 1971 Liberation War, a new battle faced the young people of the newly independent country—a war against ignorance and illiteracy. When the country was dreaming of reconstruction after the Liberation War, a group of young people from the village took up the torch of education.

Newly constructed road in Tentulia to be paved in 15 days, locals angry over irregularities

The people of Buraburi Union in Tentulia, Panchagarh, were hoping for a paved road. The road development project worth about 1.5 crore taka was started with the dream that there would be no more dust, mud or potholes while traveling from the market to the union parishad. But the reality is much tougher. The new road was paved just 15 days after construction. The angry villagers asked - "What do we gain from this development?"

Uncontrolled stone extraction with bomb machines in Tentulia: Natural resources are being looted in front of the administration's eyes!

A terrible festival of environmental destruction is underway in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. Stone is being extracted freely with bomb machines (dredges) in the dark of night in this town full of natural beauty. Despite multiple raids by the administration, police and BGB, this illegal activity has not stopped.

Murder case filed against 154 people including former minister, MP-DC-SP in Panchagarh

A murder case has been filed against 154 people including former minister, former MP, Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police in the murder of Panchagarh district BNP leader Abdur Rashid Arefin. On Tuesday (May 6) afternoon, the Panchagarh Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Amli Court-1) ordered the Sadar Police Station to register the case subject to investigation.

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