Sylhet raid: Life miserable in days of gas, food crisis
Food crisis has begun in the areas around Atia Mahal, where Bangladesh Army is raiding to flush out militants. Power and gas lines have been cut on top of a standing Section 144 imposed in the area - compelling locals into days of misery. Low-income groups has been hurt the most.
27 March 2017, 06:48 AM
Army-led Operation in Sylhet: Two militants killed, raid on
Two militants were killed during the army-led operation inside the terror den at Atia Mahal in Sylhet yesterday, as the raid to take on the terrorists holed up there entered its third day, making it one of the longest anti-terror operations.
However, the operation codenamed “Operation Twilight” was far from over as more militants were believed to be still inside the five-storey apartment.
26 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Rain brings smile to tea planters in Sylhet region
The heavy rain on Thursday came as a boost for the tea gardens in Sylhet as the shower could help the owners avoid the fall in output caused normally by drought at this time of the year.
11 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Rare mole rescued in Moulvibazar
A rare Himalayan mole was rescued from a village in Sreemangal upazila yesterday.
9 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Stone dumping degrades Jaflong tourist site
Better known as a tourist site for its beautiful sweeping landscapes, Sylhet's Jaflong is suffering from stone collection, with associated
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Hakaluki abuzz with migratory birds
Arrival of migratory birds sees a boost in Hakaluki Haor this year, much to the delight of bird watchers and visitors.
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Lula river dying
Lula river in Bianibazar upazila of Sylhet has turned into a narrow, polluted stream, thanks to mindless encroachment by grabbers.
1 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Sylhet monkeys' quest for food continues
Monkeys from a shrine in Ambarkhana area of Sylhet city continue to intrude into nearby houses in their quest for
27 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Lovachhara river at risk for stone extraction
Influential traders have been illegally extracting stone from the Lovachhara river and its nearby hillocks in Sylhet's Kanaighat upazila for several years, making the area vulnerable to landslides.
24 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Save the Sylhet monkeys
Monkeys from a shrine in Ambarkhana area of Sylhet city regularly intrude into nearby homes for food, causing such a nuisance that
20 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Lone teacher for 200 kids!
Classes of around 200 students of Elbintila Government Primary School in Juri upazia under the district are suffering due to shortage
18 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Bamboo in rail bridges, again
Authorities of Bangladesh Railway (BR) are again using bamboo sticks to support track sleepers, this time on two railway bridges on Dhaka-Sylhet-Chittagong route in Kulaura upazila under the district, ignoring the risk of serious accidents.
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Himalayan vulture rescued from village near Lawacherra
A rare Himalayan vulture has been rescued from an abandoned house in a village near Lawacherra forest in Sreemangal
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Migratory birds on rise in Baikka Beel
The number of migratory birds as well as native species has increased in Baikka Beel in Srimangal upazila this year.
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Fest of fish
We are talking about the traditional fish fair in Sherpur of Moulvibazar Sadar upazila.
13 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Binturong now under treatment
A binturong, which was injured during capture on Monday in Sunamganj, is now under treatment in Bangladesh Wildlife Service
6 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Flirting with danger
The Monu Railway Bridge in Kulaura upazila on Dhaka-Sylhet railway line has become risky for train movement as around 50 percent
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Martyrs' memorial left to decay in Sylhet
A memorial locally known as "Tilaghar Protirodh Juddho”, built at Tilaghar in Sylhet to commemorate the martyred freedom fighters of
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Garbage pollutes Khowai
The indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the river Khowai is not only causing environmental pollution but also creating water-
1 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Living in constant fear
Sngai Marchiang sells betel leaf for a living.
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM