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Santal murder trial in Gaibandha remains pending after nine years

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The trial of the murder of three Santals in Gobindaganj Upazila, Gaibandha, has yet to take place after nine years, as the government's promised action remains unfulfilled. On Thursd... Read More


Villagers lynch three suspected cattle thieves in Gaibandha

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Villagers have beaten three suspected cattle thieves to death in Gaibandha's Gobindaganj Upazila. The incident occurred at Nasirabad village in Katabari Union early morning on Sunday... Read More


'Mentally unwell' man beaten to death by locals on theft suspicion in Gaibandha

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- In a remote riverside area of Tista in Sundarganj Upazila, locals have allegedly beaten a man to death on suspicion of stealing cattle. Following the incident, police have detained a... Read More


Protest rally in Gaibandha demanding arrest of child 'rape' suspect

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Locals have protested in Sadullapur Upazila of Gaibandha, demanding the arrest and trial of the suspect of the "rape" of an eight-year-old child. On Saturday, the protesters held a ... Read More


Anthrax scare in Gaibandha as 11 show symptoms after handling infected cow

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- At least 11 people in Gaibandha's Sundarganj Upazila have developed symptoms of anthrax after butchering the meat of a diseased cow. The affected are all residents of Kishamat Sadar ... Read More


Power cable stolen from Bhasani Bridge hours after inauguration

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- The long-awaited Maulana Bhasani Bridge over the Teesta River, a long-cherished dream of residents of Gaibandha and Kurigram, has plunged into darkness on the night of its inaug... Read More


Second Teesta Bridge named Maulana Bhasani opens for Gaibandha, Kurigram traffic

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The long-cherished dream of Gaibandha and Kurigram residents has come true with the opening of the second Teesta Bridge, officially named Maulana Bhasani Bridge. The bridge was inau... Read More


Second Teesta Bridge to open on Aug 20, cutting Dhaka-Kurigram route by 135km

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The long-anticipated second Teesta Bridge is set to open on Aug 20, bringing a major boost to road connectivity between Gaibandha and Kurigram and reducing the distance on the D... Read More