Century-old canals turned to drains in Tangail

The canal-turned-drains are now clogged, obstructing water flow and becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

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Shahjahan Ali: A war hero's commitment to community

Following independence, Shahjahan joined the Bangladesh Police, but he did not remain in the job for long

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Former MP Sanowar remanded in 4 cases

Two local courts yesterday placed former Tangail-5 lawmaker Sanowar Hossain on remand for 19 days in connection with four cases.

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Woman arrested for 'attempt' to occupy ex-AL leader's house

Police arrested a woman early today in connection with a case filed for occupying and looting the house of a former Awami League lawmaker in Tangail town

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Bus robbery: 3 arrested, duty officer suspended

Police have arrested three suspects in Savar in connection with a robbery and the alleged sexual assault of women on board a moving bus in Rajshahi.

5m ago

Low price frustrates peanut growers in Tangail

Different varieties of peanut were cultivated on 2,089 hectares of land in the shoal areas of Jamuna and Dhaleshwari rivers in Tangail this year

5m ago

Youth sent to jail 'for hurting religious sentiment' in Tangail

A youth in Tangail's Mirzapur upazila was sent to jail today for hurting religious sentiment in a Facebook post

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Female jatra artistes struggle amid financial crisis

Female jatra artistes in Mymensingh are facing severe financial struggles as half of the peak season, from November to February, has already passed without receiving a single performance contract

7m ago

Workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway over factory closures

Workers blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway in the Konabari area of Gazipur this morning, demanding the reopening of two factories that were shut down last week

7m ago

Trial train run conducted on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge

The bridge is expected to open for formal operations in January 2025, although signaling systems will be fully completed by March 2025, he said.

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