Bulbul Habib

In search of the mythical Porabari chamcham
Bangladesh

In search of the mythical Porabari chamcham

Rajshahi housing project selling plots without city dev authority’s approval
Bangladesh

Rajshahi housing project selling plots without city dev authority’s approval

A view of Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Divisional Stadium in Rajshahi. This stadium and Muktijuddho Smriti Stadium in the city have settings of floodlights but they need not use the lights as all the matches are arranged there at day time. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Two Rajshahi stadiums paying bills on unused floodlights for over 18yrs

Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Permanent campus eludes Rajshahi Medical University

An Adenium, also known as desert rose, is in full bloom in Rajshahi’s Kajla area. The plants, popular in bonsai, have shaped the destiny of the man rearing them by the thousands on his roof.
Bangladesh

Desert rose in Rajshahi and the man behind it

Photo: TBS
Features

Recreational fishing: An expensive hobby with a massive market

Cattle eat placidly at Naba Dairy and Cattle Farm at Mahendra in Rajshahi’s Paba upazila. Starting its journey with 300 cattle in 2020, the farm at present has 570 cattle, including bulls, cows and calves. Photo: TBS
Industry

Naba Farm’s mission to provide fresh meat, pure milk

Old electronic gadgets and other household items are kept in the “Heritage: Historical Archives of Bangladesh”, initiated and launched by Rajshahi University history department teacher Md Mahbubur Rahman, to familiarise the new generation with the bygone days. Photo: TBS
Education

How a former RU professor is preserving local history

A worker boiling boiling the bark of catechu trees to produce red catechu in Rajhshahi factory. The extract from the boiled barks is locally known as Khaer and is usually consumed with betel leafs. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Traditional Khaer industry dying

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

A lawyer daughter’s 16-year legal battle seeking justice for her slain father

Accidents frequently occur on the road and dusts emanate from the under-construction project site of the first flyover in Rajshahi, posing a serious threat to people health, Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Delays in flyover project spell woes for Rajshahi people

The renovation work of the historic Rajshahi Public Library is suspended for three years owing to budget shortage and several alterations in the architecture. The reconstruction began five years ago but very little progress has been made so far spending over Tk3.27 crore. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Fund crunch, altered design stall Rajshahi Public Library renovation

The Dreamers Garden in Rajshahi is becoming a spot where anthophiles can come and appreciate the floral spread. The garden has plenty of chairs and benches for visitors to relax. Photo: Zuberi Hasan
Bangladesh

A flower garden to behold!