Kushtia

5 amazing places to visit in Kushtia

Kushtia, the place where Lalon Shah spread his message of spirituality and where Rabindranath Tagore came to stay to have inspiration for a number of his writings. Located in the Khulna division in south-western Bangladesh, this city calls upon you with its mesmerizing cultural heritage and beautiful natural sites. So here are 5 places that you must visit the next time you are in Kushtia.

4 killed, 15 injured as AL factions clash in Kushtia

At least four people were killed and 15 others injured this evening (May 2, 2022) in a clash between two Awami League factions in the Jhaudia union of Kushtia’s Sadar upazila, over establishing dominance.

8 Kushtia policemen terminated as they failed drug test

Eight police personnel of Kushtia were sacked yesterday as they failed drug test, said Superintendent of Police in Kushtia SM Tanvir Arafath.

Pregnant woman burnt in attack dies in Kushtia

A pregnant woman, who suffered burns in an attack -- allegedly by the son of her landlord -- in Kushtia town on April 28, dies at a hospital in the district.

Former BCL leader dies in police custody

A former leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League has died two hours after he was picked up by Damurhuda police in Chuadanga.

Housewife burnt to death in Kushtia fire

A housewife is burnt to death in a fire that broke out at her house at Ramchandrapur village in Kushtia’s Bheramara upazila.

Family begs PM to trace AL man missing for 3 years

A family has urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to help trace the whereabouts of an Awami League leader of Kushtia, who has been missing since 2015.

It was a drama, BCL men not involved

Claiming that the attack on Mahmudur Rahman was a drama, Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said Bangladesh Chhatra League did not attack the Amar Desh acting editor in Kushtia.

BNP leader killed in Kushtia

A BNP leader was killed allegedly over land dispute with relatives at Khadimpur village in Chuadanga sadar upazila yesterday.

December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018

Family begs PM to trace AL man missing for 3 years

A family has urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to help trace the whereabouts of an Awami League leader of Kushtia, who has been missing since 2015.

July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018

It was a drama, BCL men not involved

Claiming that the attack on Mahmudur Rahman was a drama, Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said Bangladesh Chhatra League did not attack the Amar Desh acting editor in Kushtia.

April 8, 2018
April 8, 2018

BNP leader killed in Kushtia

A BNP leader was killed allegedly over land dispute with relatives at Khadimpur village in Chuadanga sadar upazila yesterday.

February 2, 2018
February 2, 2018

2 'robbers' killed in 2 'gunfights'

Two alleged robbers were killed in “gunfights” with police in Kushtia and Narayanganj early yesterday.

February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018

‘Robber’ killed in Kushtia ‘gunfight’

An alleged robber is killed in what police claims a gunfight in Sadar upazila of Kushtia.

January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018

Two men kill each other over trifles

Two people died when they stabbed each other over a trifling matter in Mazampur area of Kushtia town yesterday.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

AL activist killed in 'gunfight'

An Awami League activist was killed in a so-called “gunfight” between police and his cohorts in an isolated char area in Kushtia early hours yesterday.

September 9, 2017
September 9, 2017

400 sued over AL infighting in Kushtia

A case has been filed against 400 people of Bakhoil village in Sadar upazila in connection with Thursday's factional clash of ruling Awami League that left two people dead and 20 others injured.

September 8, 2017
September 8, 2017

Four killed in AL infighting in Kushtia, Jamalpur

Four people were killed and 36 others injured in clashes between two factions of ruling Awami League in Kushtia and Jamalpur yesterday.

August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017

Suspected militant killed in 'gunfight'

A suspected "Neo JMB" operative was killed in a “gunfight” with police in Boalia village of Kushtia's Daulatpur upazila early yesterday.