Mintu Deshwara

Officials report limited damage, but farmers warn true scale may be far higher

Farmer Tara Mia of Shailyani village in Rupeswar haor in Sunamganj’s Madhyanagar cultivated nearly six acres of Boro paddy, partly on his own and partly through sharecroppers.

The centuries-old Garer Canal, an integral part of the history and geography of Habiganj’s Baniachong, is now facing a severe crisis due to encroachment and pollution.

Bangladesh’s tea estate workers remain among the country’s most deprived, but new generations are breaking those barriers

Small experimental effort in 2022 evolved into promising venture in Moulvibazar village

Railway official flags risky behaviour among visitors

Weeklong holiday turns Sylhet’s tea gardens, waterfalls, and eco‑parks into crowded hubs

Once-vibrant halls now struggle to survive, with most shuttered or repurposed

Sharp drop in visitors and noise gives wildlife a rare respite; experts propose limited tourism to protect biodiversity

A significant portion of the region’s economy depends on income from expatriates

Authorities tighten security while businesses expand services to handle anticipated surge of visitors

Residents protect migratory and native birds, attracting visitors and attention from nature lovers

Sadar Ali from Habiganj among Bangladeshis killed in Maldives fire

Fish of the Habiganj river carry 1.7 microplastic particles on average, it says

In the tea garden villages of Sylhet division, a language is breathing its last.

Long-awaited showers raise hopes for fresh bud growth and improved tea production

All 23 bamboo mahals across four forest ranges in the district are currently without leases, creating opportunities for organised groups to cut bamboo illegally

The Roads and Highways Department has taken an initiative to pave an old brick road running through the Harargaj Reserved Forest on the border of Kulaura and Juri upazilas in Moulvibazar.

Many local landowners feel they are not being compensated fairly

Missile strike in the UAE claims life of Bangladeshi driver; grieving family awaits repatriation