Mintu Deshwara

A treasure under threat of encroachment

The Lawachhara National Park has long been the victim of continuous encroachment over the years. According to local environmentalists, approximately 250 acres of the park is currently occupied, mostly by various local influential figures.

4d ago

A treasure under threat of encroachment

Around 250 acres of Lawachhara National Park remain occupied

4d ago

Once it was a river!

Along Motiganj village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar, there is a narrow channel that somewhat resembles a canal.

1w ago

Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Habiganj

Md Abu Zahir, a former Awami League lawmaker, gained notoriety for orchestrating an extensive network of land grabbing and extortion throughout Habiganj

2w ago

Tea workers end strike as NTC agrees to pay arrears

For three months, 12,000 workers across NTC's 12 tea gardens have gone unpaid, leaving them struggling to afford basic necessities. Many have turned to low-wage, irregular jobs as daily work

2w ago

Garo community rituals kick off as Wangala festival begins

The air is filled with the sound of drums, signalling the start of rehearsals for the festival that marks the Garo community’s New Year celebrations

2w ago

Khasi people now will hold ‘Seng Kut Snem’

festival over financial hardships, the indigenous Khasi community in the greater Sylhet region yesterday said they will be celebrating their New Year celebration as usual, thanks to the government’s promise of full support.

3w ago

10 weeks unpaid: Thousands of tea workers suffer severe hardship

There are 12 tea plantations in Bangladesh owned by NTC, employing 11,286 workers

3w ago
December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

A treasure under threat of encroachment

The Lawachhara National Park has long been the victim of continuous encroachment over the years. According to local environmentalists, approximately 250 acres of the park is currently occupied, mostly by various local influential figures.

December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024

A treasure under threat of encroachment

Around 250 acres of Lawachhara National Park remain occupied

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

Once it was a river!

Along Motiganj village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar, there is a narrow channel that somewhat resembles a canal.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Habiganj

Md Abu Zahir, a former Awami League lawmaker, gained notoriety for orchestrating an extensive network of land grabbing and extortion throughout Habiganj

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

Tea workers end strike as NTC agrees to pay arrears

For three months, 12,000 workers across NTC's 12 tea gardens have gone unpaid, leaving them struggling to afford basic necessities. Many have turned to low-wage, irregular jobs as daily work

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Garo community rituals kick off as Wangala festival begins

The air is filled with the sound of drums, signalling the start of rehearsals for the festival that marks the Garo community’s New Year celebrations

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Khasi people now will hold ‘Seng Kut Snem’

festival over financial hardships, the indigenous Khasi community in the greater Sylhet region yesterday said they will be celebrating their New Year celebration as usual, thanks to the government’s promise of full support.

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

10 weeks unpaid: Thousands of tea workers suffer severe hardship

There are 12 tea plantations in Bangladesh owned by NTC, employing 11,286 workers

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

A dumping zone called Manu river

The Manu river in Moulvibazar is facing severe pollution as various types of waste, including household garbage, are routinely dumped along its banks.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Preparations in full swing for Maha Raas Leela festival

The festival will take place on Friday, November 15, across different areas of the upazila, especially in Madhabpur and Adampur, where most Manipuri people live