Mirza Shakil

The wonder of guerilla warfare in 1971

In 1971, the people of Bangladesh united to fight the occupying Pakistani forces and their local collaborators.

1d ago

Diversification of Shital Pati: Tangail craftsmen preserve ancestral profession

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

1w ago

The day Tangail tasted freedom

On December 11, 1971, freedom fighters raised the flag of an independent Bangladesh after freeing Tangail from the grip of Pakistani occupation forces. 

1w ago

Garbage piles up in front of health centre

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.

4w ago

Garbage piles up in front of health centre

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

4w ago

Tangail’s Santosh: Bhasani memorabilia lie neglected

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.

1m ago

Himel's mixed orchard becomes a local inspiration

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

1m ago

Tangail struggles with waste management

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.

1m ago
January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

When the hills cry for help

Once what were beautiful hillocks of red earth, are now barren lands.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Cold takes a toll on children

A high number of patients are turning up at hospitals in Tangail with cold-related health complications, amid the ongoing cold wave over the last couple of weeks.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Madhupur Sal Forest: Of deforestation and vanishing wildlife

The Madhupur Sal Forest in Tangail, once teeming with diverse wildlife such as peacocks, wild buffalo, and deer, is now facing a devastating impact from deforestation, food shortages, and poaching.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Spending Tk 1.38cr in vain

Once a vibrant waterway in Tangail, Sundari canal is now on its deathbed as a result of pollution and encroachment.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024
December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

In Tangail, no one seems to care about canals

Once a trading hub along the banks of the Louhajang river, Tangail was adorned with 27 canals, crisscrossing through the town.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

A doer knows no barrier

Ashraful Alam Sami is a doer, prevailing against all odds.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Fortune favours the farmer

After completing MBA in 2017, Habib Khan started his career in the ready-made garment sector, only to realise he had a different calling.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Century-old Tangail Eidgah in a shambles

The century-old central Eidgah ground in Tangail has been occupied by an influential syndicate for the last couple of weeks in the name of a temporary truck stand.

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Villages of artisans

Men and women of almost every house in three villages of Tangail’s Delduar upazila have taken up bamboo crafting as their main occupation, turning those villages into cottage industries.