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.
After finishing his MBA from a private university in 2017, Habib Khan, 32, landed a job in the garment sector in the same year. After four years in the much-coveted job, he was still struggling to support his family.
Jute growers in different upazilas of the district are becoming frustrated due to fall in jute price and high labour cost this season.
Amid heavy rains and onrush of water from upstream, Jamuna river erosion has turned into an all-devouring menace in Tangail.
Farmers in different upazilas of Tangail are delighted as the district sees bumper banana yield due to a favourable weather condition this season.
Thousands of people in Tangail Sadar upazila have been facing immense sufferings due to delay in construction of a bridge on Louhajang river.
Thousands of people are being deprived of different facilities as renovation work of Tangail-Aynapur road has remained incomplete for nearly seven months.
Erosion by the river Jamuna took a serious turn in the last few days, rendering several hundreds of families homeless, and devouring vast tracts of croplands and structures in Tangail’s Sadar, Bhuanpur, and Nagarpur upazilas.
Native fish stocks are in serious decline due to indiscriminate use of fishing nets nowadays.
Growers in Tangail have big smiles on their face as their off-season watermelons are fetching higher prices since demand has been good owing to the sweltering heat.
An important bridge at Nirail village in Basail upazila that tilted just after completion of its construction work has not been reconstructed in the last five years.
