Mintu Deshwara

Submerged road puts locals in peril

A section of the Bashirpur-Bazarchali road in Paschim Juri Union under Juri upazila of Moulvibazar has remained submerged for years, severely disrupting the daily movement of locals, particularly school- and college-going students.

1d ago

Kalni river In Habiganj: Hundreds displaced as erosion worsens

“I thought, perhaps, I would be able to spend my few remaining days in peace at my late husband’s village home. Kalni devoured it all. Only a part of the door now remains,” said Suniti Rani Sutradhar, 87, of Badarpur village under Ajmeriganj upazila of Habiganj.

1d ago

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.

1w 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.

3w 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

3w 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.

3w 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.

3w 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
April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

Heat, low rainfall threaten tea yields

Tea production in the country has been severely affected by the ongoing heatwave and drought, which have persisted since the end of Chaitra.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Kulaura health complex: Only two doctors for 5 lakh people

Kulaura upazila, the largest in Moulvibazar district, is grappling with a shortage of medical professionals at its upazila health complex, the only reliable healthcare facility for its population of five lakh.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

Hope and fear in the haor

As farmers across the Sylhet division prepare for the boro paddy harvest, they aim for a good yield due to favourable weather and increased cultivation.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

A haven for hoolock gibbons

Lawachara National Park, a protected forest spanning 1,250 hectares in Moulvibazar district, is home to rich biodiversity and is one of the last remaining strongholds of the critically endangered hoolock gibbons in the country.

April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025

Harinarayan Dighi: A king’s promise and queen’s sacrifice

The 400-year-old site of love and loss still stands as a testament to Sylhet's rich history and heritage

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Illegal sand extraction threatens Manu river in Sylhet

Sand miners, using dredgers and other mechanical equipment in violation of laws, are endangering bridges and culverts while accelerating riverbank erosion

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Sutang: from thriving ecosystem to toxic waterway

Once a thriving aquatic ecosystem, the Sutang river in Habiganj has now transformed into a toxic waterway due to indiscriminate industrial pollution from nearby factories.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Weaving for Eid: Manipuri artisans strive despite odds

In the bustling areas of Kamalganj and Srimangal in Moulvibazar, along with Sylhet city, weavers from the Manipuri community are tirelessly preparing for Eid, crafting their renowned traditional saris and other products.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

TB prevalence high in Sylhet

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in Sylhet, with an alarming rise in cases among children, particularly in tea plantation areas, experts have warned.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

BNSB eye hospital: Taking eyecare facilities to the masses

Sajna Begum, an elderly widow from Barlekha upazila of Moulvibazar, had lost her eyesight and was unable to perform even basic tasks on her own.