Narayanganj

Schoolgirl killed, house looted in Narayanganj

Miscreants loot valuables from a house in Jamtola area of Narayanganj Sadar after strangulating a schoolgirl to death.
17 September 2015

​2 get life for killing mother, son

A Narayanganj court sentences two people to death and seven years’ imprisonment to another in a murder case filed over the killing of a mother and her son in 2011.
15 September 2015

7-murder: 22 sent to jail

A Narayanganj court sends 22 accused, including three former Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) officials, to jail in connection with gruesome seven-murder cases.
6 September 2015

Nur Hossain’s extradition soon?

The process of extradition of Nur Hossain – the prime accused in Narayanganj seven murder – from India seems to be gathering momentum with the West Bengal government seeking to withdraw charges of trespassing against him.
24 August 2015

2 more held over pregnant mother shooting

Law enforcers arrest two more people in connection with the shooting of an eight-month pregnant mother in Magura during a Jubo League factional clash from Signboard area in Narayanganj
3 August 2015

CNG drivers clash with cops on Dhaka-Ctg highway

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers clash with police on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Narayanganj during protests against the highway ban.
3 August 2015

Visiting a 200yr old haat (video)

Surrounded by colours, drenches in sweat and a buzz all around – part and parcel of what a traditional haat in the villages still look like.
23 July 2015

The tale of abandoned Panam (video)

Panam city is one of the most endangered historic sites in the world and a subject of significant archaeological and artistic interest. The silent city is situated at Sonargaon of Narayanganj district around 40 kilometres off the capital, Dhaka.
18 July 2015

Cheapest goat-fattening technique exposed (video)

Cattle and goats fetch more money when they appear healthy, and that is exactly what these sellers in Bangladesh have in mind when putting up their produce on sale.
16 July 2015

7-murder: Arrest warrant for fugitive accused

A Narayanganj court issues arrest warrant against 13 fugitive accused including eight members of Rapid Action Battalion in seven-murder cases.
8 July 2015

Fire guts 50 slum houses in Narayanganj

Around 50 houses of a slum have been gutted and five people injured as a devastating fire broke out at a slum in Fatullah in Narayanganj.
3 July 2015

2 held with Yaba pills in Narayanganj

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrest two people along with 2,480 pieces of Yaba tablet from a branch office of SA Paribahan Courier and Parcel Services at Bangabandhu Road in Narayanganj city.
27 June 2015

Rafiur Rabbi jailed for cheque fraudulence

A Narayanganj court jail Rafiur Rabbi, convener of Santrash Nirmul Mancha, for one year and fine Tk 2.10 crore in a case filed for cheque fraudulence.
24 June 2015

5 killed, 8 hurt in Narayanganj train crash

Five people including a woman killed and eight others injured as a train hits a human hauler in Pagla Rasulpur rail gate area of Narayanganj.
22 June 2015

Water transport workers go for indefinite strike

Bangladesh Water Transport Workers’ Union go for an indefinite strike from today, protesting rampant extortion and attacks on its workers.
21 June 2015

Bad weather affects water routes

Bad weather takes a toll on the river connectivity throughout Bangladesh today, forcing suspension of operations at several key points.
11 June 2015

2nd day’s play called off

Umpires call off 2nd day’s play of the Test match between Bangladesh and India at Fatullah due to rain.
11 June 2015

1 killed, 19 hurt in N’ganj boiler blast

1 killed and 19 others injured when a boiler went off in a rice mill at Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj.
3 June 2015

27 deer rescued in Narayanganj

Rapid Action Battalion rescue 27 deer, locally known as Chitra Horin or Spotted Deer, in Bandar upazila of Narayanganj.
27 May 2015

Sights and sounds of a Jamdani haat (video)

Once you've visited a Jamdani haat, you will think twice before metaphorically referring to a crowded and noisy place as a 'macher bazaar'.
25 May 2015