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The voluntary organisation Purbo Singur Notun Kuri Club raised around Tk 1 lakh from locals who work abroad and well-off residents to buy bricks, sand and other materials. Photo: Star

When roads failed, 40 youths in a Moulvibazar village took matters into their own hands

2 July 2026, 16:54 PM
Local and expatriate contributions helped volunteers restore vital routes damaged by years of rain and neglect
2 July 2026, 16:54 PM
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Harvest lost to flood, Moulvibazar haor people cling to fishing for a living

1 July 2026, 12:54 PM
Relentless rain and hill runoff destroys ripened paddy across Kawadighi haor
1 July 2026, 12:54 PM
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Where bamboo pays the bills for generations

29 June 2026, 19:17 PM
The centuries-old Shahjibazar market supports thousands of families across 15 villages with a low-cost rural trade
29 June 2026, 19:17 PM
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Illegal tree felling continues in Moulvibazar's Kalachhara forest

28 June 2026, 15:37 PM
Forest department's role questioned; environmentalists warn of long-term ecological damage
28 June 2026, 15:37 PM
A bridge connecting the Kapai and Laskarpur tea gardens in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj collapsed following an overnight landslide on Sunday. Photo: Star

A fallen bridge and the daily struggles of 10,000 tea garden residents in Habiganj

25 June 2026, 12:31 PM
The landslide-hit crossing linked Kapai and Laskarpur estates, serving workers, students and families for 15 years
25 June 2026, 12:31 PM
There are currently 100 domestic and foreign fruit varieties on a two-acre hillside plot. Photo: Star

How schoolteacher turned a hillside in Moulvibazar into a fruit paradise

23 June 2026, 12:59 PM
Around 50 mango varieties grown as an experimental garden attracts local visitors and experts
23 June 2026, 12:59 PM
Harmony Festival celebrates Bangladesh’s ethnic heritage

Harmony Festival celebrates Bangladesh’s ethnic heritage

22 June 2026, 19:32 PM
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Afroza Khanam said the government intended to transform the cultures of small ethnic groups into viable tourism assets.
22 June 2026, 19:32 PM
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Harmony Festival brings indigenous voices to the fore

20 June 2026, 12:38 PM
Three-day cultural showcase highlights traditions, handicrafts of Sylhet’s indigenous communities
20 June 2026, 12:38 PM
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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
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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
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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
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Tourists crowd Lawachara rail line for photos, triggering safety concern

Railway official flags risky behaviour among visitors
23 March 2026, 22:19 PM
Tourists At Sylhet Tea Gardens During Eid Holidays

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Illegal bamboo felling rampant in Moulvibazar

All 23 bamboo mahals across four forest ranges in the district are currently without leases, creating opportunities for organised groups to cut bamboo illegally
11 March 2026, 19:28 PM
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Paving road inside forest draws flak

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.
7 March 2026, 06:38 AM
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Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Land acquisition delays threaten project timeline

Many local landowners feel they are not being compensated fairly
6 March 2026, 02:40 AM
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A promise to call, and a coffin yet to come

Missile strike in the UAE claims life of Bangladeshi driver; grieving family awaits repatriation
2 March 2026, 21:47 PM
Photo: Mintu Deshwara

'Service, Not Profit': Young men bring relief to Ramadan shoppers in Moulvibazar

Eight local entrepreneurs are selling essentials at cost, helping families cope with soaring prices
2 March 2026, 15:34 PM
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Brinda’s fight to save a fading script

On  Friday mornings, the otherwise quiet veranda of a house in Haktiarkhola village under Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar turns into a classroom.
22 February 2026, 05:45 AM

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