Aminul Islam

Scanty rainfall affects jute retting

Growers are facing trouble in retting raw jute as a lack of rainfall has reduced the availability of natural waterbodies, affecting the quality of the eco-friendly fibre being produced, according to farmers.

Shambhuganj Bazar: Century-old market turns into a menace

The century-old Shambhuganj Bazar in Mymensingh bears all the characteristics of a village market.

Miracle baby

The birth of a baby is among the happiest moments in a parent’s life. But for Ratna Begum, her happiness was short-lived: she died soon after.

Cricket coaches in Mymensingh struggling to make ends meet since pandemic

Continuing to brave the blows delivered by the Covid-19 pandemic that has lasted over two years, cricket coaching academies in Mymensingh are still struggling to impart their expertise.

Heyday for dried fish business

The business centering dried fish, which has a huge demand in the domestic market, has created wide employment opportunities for hundreds of families in haor areas of Kishoreganj.

Land ports in Mymensingh set to become fully operational

The Gubrakura and Karaitali land ports in Haluaghat upazila of Mymensingh that connect Bangladesh with India are yet to become fully operational despite being opened about 10 years ago.

Mother-Daughter Rape: 2 arrestees sent to jail

A Sherpur court yesterday sent two arrestees to jail in a case filed over raping a mother and her 13-year-old daughter.

Chicken varieties with prospects

Two chicken varieties developed by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) scientists have the potentials to usher in a new era in poultry farming. Developed from native chicken germplasm, they grow quickly, consume very little and are disease-resistant.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Scanty rainfall affects jute retting

Growers are facing trouble in retting raw jute as a lack of rainfall has reduced the availability of natural waterbodies, affecting the quality of the eco-friendly fibre being produced, according to farmers.

July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022

Shambhuganj Bazar: Century-old market turns into a menace

The century-old Shambhuganj Bazar in Mymensingh bears all the characteristics of a village market.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

Miracle baby

The birth of a baby is among the happiest moments in a parent’s life. But for Ratna Begum, her happiness was short-lived: she died soon after.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

Cricket coaches in Mymensingh struggling to make ends meet since pandemic

Continuing to brave the blows delivered by the Covid-19 pandemic that has lasted over two years, cricket coaching academies in Mymensingh are still struggling to impart their expertise.

April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022

Heyday for dried fish business

The business centering dried fish, which has a huge demand in the domestic market, has created wide employment opportunities for hundreds of families in haor areas of Kishoreganj.

February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022

Land ports in Mymensingh set to become fully operational

The Gubrakura and Karaitali land ports in Haluaghat upazila of Mymensingh that connect Bangladesh with India are yet to become fully operational despite being opened about 10 years ago.

October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021

Mother-Daughter Rape: 2 arrestees sent to jail

A Sherpur court yesterday sent two arrestees to jail in a case filed over raping a mother and her 13-year-old daughter.

August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021

Chicken varieties with prospects

Two chicken varieties developed by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) scientists have the potentials to usher in a new era in poultry farming. Developed from native chicken germplasm, they grow quickly, consume very little and are disease-resistant.

March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021

Unsung Women Heroes: Sumi’s resolve to help those with disabilities

Shamima Akter Sumi, popularly known as Kabya Sumi Sarker, is a poet and prominent social worker in Mymensingh. Over the years, she has increasingly involved herself with multiple initiatives to support all who need help.

February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021

Race against time to finish training

The Covid-19 vaccines have reached Mymensingh, but the health officials of the division are racing against time to complete the training of field level workers and raise mass awareness among people to join the mass inoculation campaign.

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