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BNP holds prayer mahfil in Tetulia for top rice candidate Barrister Naushad Zamir in Panchagarh-1 constituency

A prayer mahfil was held in Tetulia on the initiative of BNP as part of the campaign for top rice candidate Barrister Muhammad Naushad Zamir, nominated by BNP for Panchagarh-1 constituency, on the occasion of the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election 2026. The prayer mahfil was organized at Tetulia Chowrasta Bazar on Thursday (January 22) afternoon.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman arrives in Panchagarh

Panchagarh District Jamaat-e-Islami has held a press conference on the occasion of the arrival of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the top leader of the 10-party electoral alliance and the central Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in Panchagarh. The press conference organized at the Panchagarh District Jamaat office on Wednesday afternoon highlighted various aspects of the party's program and preparations for the upcoming national parliament elections.

Two Women Killed After Being Run Over by Stone-Laden Truck in Boda Upazila of Panchagarh

Two women were killed in a horrific road accident in Panchagarh's Boda Upazila after being hit by a stone-laden truck. Six others, including a child, were seriously injured in the incident. The tragic accident took place on Tuesday (January 20) afternoon in the Chandanbari Bazar area of Chandanbari Union on the Boda-Debiganj highway.

Relations with the new government will be stronger after the elections

Coming to visit the four-country Banglabandha Land Port located in Tetulia, Panchagarh, Shipping Advisor Brigadier General (Retd.) M. Sakhawat Hossain said that he hopes that the new government formed after the upcoming elections will improve Bangladesh's relations with neighboring countries. At the same time, he said that to ensure real change in the country, the people must vote 'yes' so that the mistakes of the past are not repeated, which is very important.

Panchagarh roads in turmoil over Hadi murder: 23 injured in clash with army

A protest and road blockade were organized by pro-Bangladesh students in Panchagarh, demanding the arrest and trial of the killers of martyr Osman Hadi. The program, which lasted from noon to the afternoon on Sunday (January 11), caused severe traffic congestion on important roads in the city.

Severe cold wave in Tentulia, daughter of the Himalayas: Temperature drops to 7.3 degrees, public life in misery

Public life in Tentulia, Panchagarh has been severely disrupted due to severe cold wave. On Saturday (January 7) morning, the lowest temperature recorded in Tentulia was only 7.3 degrees Celsius. The previous day, Friday, the temperature was 8.3 degrees Celsius. Recently, the temperature has sometimes fluctuated below 10 degrees, and sometimes around 15 degrees, but now the severity of the cold has started to increase again.

Distribution of educational materials by Shishu Swarg Foundation in Tentulia

In Tentulia, Panchagarh, in collaboration with Everest Pharmaceuticals Limited, Shishu Swarg Foundation, a non-governmental development organization, has distributed winter clothes, school bags and various educational materials to young students. The local people have appreciated this initiative to encourage children from poor and marginalized areas to study during this winter season.

Panchagarh Primary Teacher Recruitment Exam Cheating Scheme Revealed

Police have arrested a female candidate in the Panchagarh government primary school assistant teacher recruitment exam with an electronic device. The arrested candidate is named Rubina Khatun (32). She was arrested from the Dr. Abeda Hafiz Girls School and College center of Panchagarh Municipality on Friday afternoon, January 9. The incident created a sensation among the candidates.

Tentulia is suffering from the intensity of winter, less cold clothes than required

Public life has been disrupted in Tentulia, Panchagarh due to a severe cold wave. On Wednesday (January 7) morning, the lowest temperature recorded in Tentulia was only 7.5 degrees Celsius, which is one degree lower than yesterday. The previous day, Tuesday, the temperature was 8.5 degrees Celsius. Although the temperature has fluctuated between 10 and 15 degrees for the past few days, the sudden severe cold has increased the suffering of the people.

Tetulia shivers at the season's lowest temperature of 8.6 degrees, public life disrupted by cold wave on a sunless day

Public life in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh has been severely disrupted due to a severe cold wave. There is no sun in the sky, the surroundings are covered in thick fog. Even as the day progresses, the intensity of the cold is not decreasing. Normal life has come to a standstill in this northern border town due to the bone-chilling winter.

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.

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