Boro Harvest: Good yields bring joy to haor farmers
Farmers in Sunamganj are passing busy days harvesting Boro paddy, which is their staple crop.
1w ago
Mystery shrouds death of a sand trader in Sylhet
The death of Babul Islam, a stone and sand trader of Sylhet’s Companiganj, is still shrouded in mystery.
2w ago
Akhni: A staple at Sylheti iftars
During the holy month of Ramadan, there’s one dish that tops everyone’s list in Sylhet: Akhni. This dish made of fragrant rice and meat is a popular choice for iftar meals and family gatherings, offering a delightful alternative to biryani with its unique taste and texture.
1m ago
Delay in dyke construction threatens Boro harvest
Farmers in the haor (wetland) areas under Sunamganj district have alleged that the government has failed to complete the construction and repair works of dykes for protecting croplands on time.
1m ago
Crumbling under the weight of time
In 1892, Rai Bahadur Raja Girish Chandra Roy established Sylhet’s first college in Bandarbazar area and named it after his maternal grandfather Murari Chand Roy, a zamindar of Sylhet.
2m ago
For their smiles only
Two-year-old Nusrat Jannat was born with a cleft lip. Her father Monir Miah, a car driver, could not afford to arrange for reconstructive surgery on her lips.
3m ago
Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy
“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.
3m ago
Tanguar Haor: A paradise lost
The iconic Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh’s most important ecologically critical areas, is facing an uncertain future amid growing environmental threats.
3m ago
July 14, 2023
EU Team’s Sylhet Visit: Law and order, political situation came up for talks
A seven-member Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union visited Sylhet yesterday to discuss with senior officials the overall political and law and order situation in the district.
June 22, 2023
Contrasting turnout, slow voting
The Sylhet City Corporation elections held yesterday witnessed a mix of contrasting elements as the turnout of voters in the old areas was disappointing, while a festive atmosphere engulfed the newly-included ones, contributing to an overall increase in voter participation.
June 22, 2023
SCC Councillor Race: AL wins 22 out of 42 posts
At least eight expelled BNP leaders and its associate bodies have been elected ward councillors in Sylhet city while four Jamaat-backed candidates won the polls held on Wednesday.
June 21, 2023
SCC polls: Festive mood in newly added areas
While turnout of voters in old areas of Sylhet City Corporation was disappointing, a festive mood prevailed in the newly added areas during the city polls today
June 21, 2023
Councillor races to be close in Sylhet
The battle for Sylhet city mayor in all likelihood will be “one-sided” today but the races of councillors will be tight, said voters of the city.
June 21, 2023
Rain dampens polls festivity in Sylhet
With no formidable opponents in sight, rain has emerged as the major hurdle for Sylhet Awami League, which may result in a low voter turnout at the city corporation polls scheduled for today.
June 20, 2023
Rain, flood may lead to low voter turnout
Candidates fear a low voter turnout in tomorrow’s Sylhet City Corporation polls as there could be flooding in the city with the Surma flowing just below the danger level.
June 19, 2023
AL at full throttle, JP struggling
As the campaigning for Sylhet City Corporation polls will conclude tonight at 12:00am, the mayor and councillor candidates are passing a busy time.
June 18, 2023
Green, clean and smart Sylhet
With a vision for a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced Sylhet city, the Awami League’s mayoral candidate Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury yesterday unveiled his 21-point election manifesto.
June 17, 2023
As elections near, promises get bigger
With only four days remaining for Sylhet City Corporation Polls scheduled for June 21, seven mayoral candidates are leaving no stones unturned in their campaign efforts, despite the occasional rainfall.
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