In 1971, the people of Bangladesh united to fight the occupying Pakistani forces and their local collaborators.
Shital Pati, woven from the fibres of a specific type of cane (pati bet), is prized for its smooth texture and natural cooling properties, offering comfort during Bengal's sweltering summers
On December 11, 1971, freedom fighters raised the flag of an independent Bangladesh after freeing Tangail from the grip of Pakistani occupation forces.
A large pile of garbage has accumulated in front of the Kalia Union Family and Planning Health Centre in Tangail’s Sakhipur upazila, creating an unsanitary and unpleasant environment for patients, staff, and locals.
Nearby traders from Barachaona market allegedly discard their waste in front of the health centre, leading to a persistent, foul odour and an unhealthy atmosphere around the area
The memorabilia of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a legendary political figure and dreamer of independent Bangladesh, lie neglected in Tangail’s Santosh due to indifference of the authorities concerned.
Himel Ahmed, a 27-year-old agricultural entrepreneur from Tangail, is proving that success in farming is driven not just by investment but by a deep passion for agriculture
The century-old Tangail municipality is facing environmental and public health challenges, as unchecked garbage dumping pollutes waterbodies and fills low-lying areas, increasing the risk of waterlogging.
Smoke rising from factories, patches of ground blackened by waste, and areas marred by piles of debris -- this is not a picture of a poorly managed industrial site, rather the once-pristine Sal forest in the Sagardighi area of Tangail’s Ghatail upazila.
Pineapple growers in Tangail’s Madhupur region are facing severe losses this year despite a good harvest, citing a sharp decline in demand and prices due to recent nationwide unrest and floods.
Traffic congestion in Tangail has continued to worsen due to movement of battery-run rickshaws and easy-bikes, lack of renovation to roads and footpaths, and lack of parking spaces.
With her husband returning from overseas after many years, her daughter happily married, and her son serving in the Bangladesh Army, there was very little missing from Nazma Akter’s life.
“We are finally free” is what 16-year-old Maruf thought when he came to know about Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5.
Emon, 21, who was shot while participating in a student protest in Tangail on August 4, succumbed to his injuries yesterday at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Says mother of Palash, 38, who was killed in Mirpur 10
Residents of Tangail municipality are suffering immensely as most of the roads in the town have long been in a battered condition due to lack of repair works for years.
The ongoing flood situation in Tangail has continued to worsen as water levels of all main rivers in the district – Jamuna, Dhaleshwari and Jhenai – as well of their tributaries, rose further in 24 hours till this morning
Burai Beel, an important natural swamp in Tangail district town, is quickly shrinking due to pollution and illegal encroachment.
