Shohanur Rahman Rafi

Since the measles outbreak began in late March, Rajshahi division has faced a severe health crisis, worsened by non‑functional intensive care facilities.

Dozens of children die waiting as measles, pneumonia cases overwhelm limited facilities

While children battling measles and other life‑threatening illnesses struggle for intensive care at the overcrowded Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), a newly built children’s hospital nearby has stood idle for three years -- paralysed by administrative indecision and delays in approving its staffing plan.

Health officials have yet to approve staffing and management of the new facility, while RMCH struggles with overcrowding, measles cases and a severe shortage of paediatric ICU support

In Sapahar’s Lakshmipur village, falling groundwater levels force farmers to abandon traditional crops

The words Rajshahi and silk remain nearly inseparable in the culture of Bangladesh. Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- which coincided with the stuffy mid-spring weather this year -- the appeal of Rajshahi silk has surged. Factories across the city are busy with work, while seasonal shopping gains momentum.

Mango orchards across the Rajshahi region are witnessing exceptional blooms amid favourable weather conditions, raising hopes for a bumper harvest this year.

Over 70% of trees in Rajshahi flowered, with favourable weather boosting prospects of higher yields