Bogura

Why Lal Miya’s kotkoti is the heart of Bogura’s flavourful legacy

At over 90, Lal Miya still runs the iconic Lal Miya Kotkoti Ghar near Mahasthangarh, Bogura — birthplace of the crunchy sweet kotkoti. Founded by his grandfather, refined by generations, it symbolizes tradition, generosity, and Bogura’s culinary pride.

Bogura’s Modhuban Cineplex shuts down

Modhuban Cineplex, one of Bogura’s modern theatres, has officially closed its doors. The announcement came Thursday (September 18) night, through a heartfelt Facebook post addressed to its loyal audiences, marking the end of an era for the region’s entertainment scene.

Student dragged away by Rab impersonators in Bogura, released in Madhabdi

 2 women detained in Narayanganj when collecting ransom

Think you've seen it all? Wait till you visit this 8th-century gem in Bangladesh

Somapura Mahavihara — “the Great Monastery situated in the locality of the moon” — is one of the oldest monuments in the country, and a UNESCO heritage site. Located to the northwest of Bangladesh in the district of Naogaon, the ruins of the Buddhist vihara at Paharpur serves as a cue to what was once a flourishing Buddhist culture.

A moronic end to a daring jailbreak

4 death row convicts dig a hole for 20 days to escape from Bogura jail, get caught after an hour and half

4 death row convicts break out of Bogura jail, arrested hours later

Four death row convicts were arrested this morning after they escaped from Bogura District Jail late last night, police said

Mother, 11-month-old baby murdered in Bogura hotel

Police detain the baby's father

Bogura emerging as a hub for used automobiles

A major hub for the sale and repair of motor vehicles has gradually emerged in Bogura over the past two years, drawing an estimated investment of Tk 1,000 crore.

Bogura cold storage fined for stocking 5 lakh eggs

A cold storage has been fined by Bogura's Kahalu upazila administration for illegally storing around five lakh eggs

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Bogura emerging as a hub for used automobiles

A major hub for the sale and repair of motor vehicles has gradually emerged in Bogura over the past two years, drawing an estimated investment of Tk 1,000 crore.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Bogura cold storage fined for stocking 5 lakh eggs

A cold storage has been fined by Bogura's Kahalu upazila administration for illegally storing around five lakh eggs

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

In pictures: The land of carrots

These villages are well-known for carrot cultivation, with a daily supply of around 2,000 maunds of the winter vegetable going to Dhaka, Tangail, and other districts for the past 14-15 years.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Mushfiqur's father wants his son play his last int'l match in Bogura

The cricketer’s father said this while talking to reporters during a mass signature campaign demanding reinstatement of the Shaheed Chandu Stadium as a BCB venue.

March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023

Youth Games: Poor input leads to ‘almost zero output’

The final round of the Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games was inaugurated on 26th February by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

'Have some shame': Bogura sports organiser says about BCB official

Bogura District Sports Association’s general secretary Masudur Rahman Milan held a press conference last night and said that BCB officials should be ashamed of themselves.

March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023

Frustrated BCB set to cut ties with Shaheed Chandu Stadium

Vexed by non-cooperation from the district’s local sports bodies and organisers for years, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to withdraw their association from the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

In photos: Winter vegetables galore at Bogura Mahasthangarh market

Bogura's Mahasthangarh market, the largest vegetable market in the north, is brimming with vendors showcasing their array of winter vegetables.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Top 5 places to visit in Bogura

Bogura, the gateway to North Bengal, is an ancient land seeped in history and tradition. Although the township was created near the Karatoya River, the Jamuna River has enriched the district with small Char areas. If you want, you can easily spend two days leisurely exploring some of the historic sites of Bogura. Here are just the top 5.