World Environment Day / Lawachhara: The forest that breathes plastic
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Lawachhara National Park, once one of Bangladesh’s most biodiverse forests, has now become the country’s most “scenic rubbish dump”.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
World Environment Day / Lawachara: The forest that breathes plastic
5 June 2026, 13:02 PM
Once a shelter to 460 species, Lawachara National Park, now is plagued by tourists littering carelessly
5 June 2026, 13:02 PM
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
Loggers slowly razing Bhatera reserve forest
The rapacious operation of looting of trees from Bhatera reserve forest in Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar is not only changing the landscape, but also threatening the delicate ecosystem.
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Sunamganj schools hit hard by flood
Academic activities at 85 primary schools in Sunamganj have remained suspended for a week due to flood.
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Greens firm on saving Lawachhara
Lawachhara National Park is under threat following the government's move to fell around 25,000 trees of the forest to ensure a safe rail
15 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Selling birds rampant at Sylhet fair
There is an old proverb “rath dekha o kola becha”, which in English would translate to “killing two birds with one stone”.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Road to Jaflong in neglect for 4 years
The rocky floor of the Piyain River is clearly seen from the surface. It flows from the verdant hills of Meghalaya, just across the border. It is a meeting point of the river and hills. It is Jaflong.
11 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Joy of Eid elusive for slain kids' families in Habiganj
The Eid-ul-Fitr hardly brought any joy for the families of four slain kids at Sundratiki village under Bahubal upazila of Habiganj as they
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Save Lawachhara campaign begins
Lawachhara Bon O Jibo Boichitro Rokkha Andolon launched a signature campaign on Friday to boost support from the tourists and
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Attack on indigenous people condemned
Leaders of the indigenous community on Friday demanded punishment to those who tortured the indigenous people of Kalenga forest in
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Moulvibazar tea workers call off strike
The tea garden workers of National Tea Company (NTC) in Moulvibazar called off their one-day strike for due payments
30 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Tea workers in Moulvibazar go on strike for dues
Around 7,000 tea workers went on a strike in Moulvibazar yesterday to press home their demands for due payments.
29 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Charges accepted against 9
A Habiganj court yesterday accepted charges against nine people in the killing of four children in the district's Bahubal upazila on February 12 this year.
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM
'Revoke decision to fell 25,000 trees in Lawachhara forest'
Lawachhara Bon O Jibo Boichitro Rokkha Andolon formed a human chain at Chowmuhona area under Srimangal upazila town of
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Nature Quest: Lawachhara in danger
The Lawachhara National Park in Moulvibazar faces further shrinkage as the Bangladesh Railway wants to cut down more than 25,000 trees to ensure safety of train passengers.
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Indigenous culture fest in Moulvibazar
A daylong cultural competition, including traditional dances of ethnic communities of Moulvibazar, was organised at the remote Patrokhola tea garden field of Kamalganj upazila, under Moulvibazar district on June 19.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM
HILSA now in haor
Though unusual, fishermen are catching hilsa in Hakaluki Haor, the largest wetland in the country.
20 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Withdraw eviction notice against Khasi people
Indigenous people accompanied by environmentalists formed a human chain in Moulvibazar Press Club area in the district town
18 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Women keep vigil to protect homes
Khasi women of two punjees in Moulvibazar's Sreemangal upazila have started guarding their houses and betel leaf gardens in a bid to
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Villagers repair battered road as authorities sleep
After the authorities concerned paid no heed to their appeals, locals of Saitula in Sreemangal upazila yesterday repaired damaged
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Flood situation worsens in Moulvibazar, Sylhet
Flood situation in three upazilas of Moulvibazar and two upazilas of Sylhet district worsened yesterday due to onrush of water from
30 May 2016, 18:00 PM
500 families under erosion threat in Sylhet
At least 500 families of Shimulkandi village under Kadimnagar union of Sylhet Sadar upazila have been passing their days in panic as
29 May 2016, 18:00 PM