Mintu Deshwara

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

4d ago

Bamboo mat weavers struggle to thrive

In the remote Tilagaon area under Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila, mat weaving using bamboo fibres is a traditional handicraft that has been passed down through generations, helping countless rural families make a sustained living over the years.

2w ago

Magurchhara explosion: 28 years on, Lawachhara still bear the wounds

Wild animals, birds, and rare plant species were wiped out as the fire swept through the protected area

2w ago

Unregulated tourism threatens wildlife, disrupts ecosystem

An unregulated influx of tourists, especially during public holidays, is threatening the biodiversity and natural balance of Lawachara National Park in Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila, raising concerns among environmentalists and forest officials.

2w ago

Speeding vehicles turn forest road into death trap

In a tragic incident on May 20, an endangered Capped Langur baby was crushed to death by a speeding microbus on the old Dhaka-Sylhet highway through Satchari National Park.

2w ago

A woman’s loom becomes a lifeline for many

Once an ordinary housewife, Asma has become a silent entrepreneur, weaving not just sarees but a new future -- thread by thread

3w ago

Meat peeled from cattle hide brings Eid joy to the poor in Moulvibazar

"I can never afford to buy beef during the rest of the year. It's simply too expensive," says Rahman, who has been involved in the business of removing meat from the skins of slaughtered cattle for the past 20-25 years

3w ago

Madhabkunda Waterfall in peril: road collapse sparks safety concerns

The Forest Department conducted emergency repairs using sandbags to restore limited access

3w ago
June 28, 2025
June 28, 2025

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

Bamboo mat weavers struggle to thrive

In the remote Tilagaon area under Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila, mat weaving using bamboo fibres is a traditional handicraft that has been passed down through generations, helping countless rural families make a sustained living over the years.

June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025

Magurchhara explosion: 28 years on, Lawachhara still bear the wounds

Wild animals, birds, and rare plant species were wiped out as the fire swept through the protected area

June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025

Unregulated tourism threatens wildlife, disrupts ecosystem

An unregulated influx of tourists, especially during public holidays, is threatening the biodiversity and natural balance of Lawachara National Park in Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila, raising concerns among environmentalists and forest officials.

June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

Speeding vehicles turn forest road into death trap

In a tragic incident on May 20, an endangered Capped Langur baby was crushed to death by a speeding microbus on the old Dhaka-Sylhet highway through Satchari National Park.

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

A woman’s loom becomes a lifeline for many

Once an ordinary housewife, Asma has become a silent entrepreneur, weaving not just sarees but a new future -- thread by thread

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

Meat peeled from cattle hide brings Eid joy to the poor in Moulvibazar

"I can never afford to buy beef during the rest of the year. It's simply too expensive," says Rahman, who has been involved in the business of removing meat from the skins of slaughtered cattle for the past 20-25 years

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Madhabkunda Waterfall in peril: road collapse sparks safety concerns

The Forest Department conducted emergency repairs using sandbags to restore limited access

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

Monsoon brings fear of flood, erosion in Moulvibazar

Water levels in Manu, Dhalai, and Juri rivers continued to rise following weeklong downpour in Moulvibazar

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

Climate change is taking a toll on tea production

The tea industry of Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented crisis due to climate change.