Hides left to rot in Moulvibazar
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Hundreds of sacrificial animal hides were lost across rural areas of Moulvibazar during Eid-ul-Azha due to a lack of buyers and a salt shortage, which left traders unable to preserve much of what they collected.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Hides rot, dumped in rivers as trade hits new low in Moulvibazar
31 May 2026, 12:28 PM
A shortage of salt, absence of buyers and mounting unpaid dues forced traders and villagers to dump or bury sacrificial hides across Moulvibazar this Eid-ul-Azha
31 May 2026, 12:28 PM
Illegal silica sand extraction raises environmental concern
30 May 2026, 22:03 PM
The continuous sand extraction caused soil erosion beneath pillars of three bridges
30 May 2026, 22:03 PM
Farmers blame seed quality for crop failure in Kulaura
30 May 2026, 21:41 PM
During recent visits to Mahtabpur, Ismailpur and Rajanpur villages under Hazipur union, watermelon and tomato fields were found to have underperformed
30 May 2026, 21:41 PM
No harvest, no eid: Habiganj farmers stare at debt
27 May 2026, 19:08 PM
Continuous rainfall submerge boro fields, causing damage worth Tk 35-40 crore
27 May 2026, 19:08 PM
Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj
26 May 2026, 12:32 PM
Resort owners fear sharp income losses as advance bookings remain far below usual levels
26 May 2026, 12:32 PM
200-year-old leather market in Moulvibazar fights for survival ahead of Eid
25 May 2026, 15:35 PM
Traders fear delayed tannery payments and rising costs could devastate Balikandi’s seasonal economy
25 May 2026, 15:35 PM
'Nothing left to feed them': Flood-hit haor farmers forced to sell cattle at a loss
23 May 2026, 13:20 PM
Widespread crop losses leave livestock owners struggling to feed animals as prices collapse
23 May 2026, 13:20 PM
Centuries-old Charak Puja continues to draw crowds to Chhaychiri Dighi
Devotees, visitors gather as centuries-old rituals and folk fair continue unchanged
14 April 2026, 19:42 PM
Bringing the world to the hills
Kaikobad's struggles in delivering newspapers to the doorsteps
13 April 2026, 17:46 PM
Clay toy makers in Sreemangal struggle to survive amid plastic surge
Rising costs and shifting consumer demand push traditional potters towards extinction in rural Bangladesh
13 April 2026, 13:58 PM
Centuries-old Lai Haraoba festival concludes with faith and culture
Artists, researchers and cultural figures from home and abroad took part in the event
11 April 2026, 22:00 PM
Untimely rain submerges boro fields in Habiganj haors, raising fears of losses
Officials report limited damage, but farmers warn true scale may be far higher
11 April 2026, 13:26 PM
Early rain brings misfortune for haor farmers
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.
7 April 2026, 04:01 AM
Garer Canal gasps under encroachment, pollution
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.
4 April 2026, 03:51 AM
Out of the tea gardens
Bangladesh’s tea estate workers remain among the country’s most deprived, but new generations are breaking those barriers
4 April 2026, 00:55 AM
Social media inspires Juri farmer to grow watermelon, attracting crowds
Small experimental effort in 2022 evolved into promising venture in Moulvibazar village
1 April 2026, 12:59 PM
Tourists crowd Lawachara rail line for photos, triggering safety concern
Railway official flags risky behaviour among visitors
23 March 2026, 22:19 PM
Tourists swarm tea country during Eid break
Weeklong holiday turns Sylhet’s tea gardens, waterfalls, and eco‑parks into crowded hubs
23 March 2026, 17:25 PM
Sylhet’s cinema halls face extinction as digital platforms, rising costs take a toll
Once-vibrant halls now struggle to survive, with most shuttered or repurposed
23 March 2026, 11:56 AM
Ramadan lull brings Lawachara back to life as wildlife reclaims forest
Sharp drop in visitors and noise gives wildlife a rare respite; experts propose limited tourism to protect biodiversity
19 March 2026, 12:11 PM
Eid crowds swell Sylhet markets, yet sales disappoint
A significant portion of the region’s economy depends on income from expatriates
18 March 2026, 15:34 PM
Sylhet tea belt braces for Eid rush; resorts near full occupancy
Authorities tighten security while businesses expand services to handle anticipated surge of visitors
18 March 2026, 12:40 PM
Moulvibazar village turns into haven for thousands of birds
Residents protect migratory and native birds, attracting visitors and attention from nature lovers
16 March 2026, 14:21 PM
Eid joy turns to grief after father dies in Maldives fire
Sadar Ali from Habiganj among Bangladeshis killed in Maldives fire
14 March 2026, 12:52 PM
Microplastics detected in Sutang river; up to 46.6 particles per litre: Study
Fish of the Habiganj river carry 1.7 microplastic particles on average, it says
14 March 2026, 12:04 PM
The last echo of Kui
In the tea garden villages of Sylhet division, a language is breathing its last.
14 March 2026, 01:27 AM
Rain ends four-month dry spell, brings relief to tea gardens
Long-awaited showers raise hopes for fresh bud growth and improved tea production
13 March 2026, 16:24 PM