Habiganj

An economic corridor that quietly fuels growth

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

Govt’s cash aid programme: lists of 3 unions in Habiganj cancelled for irregularities

The lists of poor families for the government’s cash assistance programme in three unions of Habiganj’s Lakhai upazila have been cancelled following irregularities.

Habiganj DC tests Covid-19 positive, placed in home quarantine

Deputy commissioner of Habiganj district tests positive for Covid-19 and is placed in home quarantine.

Health complex in Habiganj closed after doctor, nurses test Covid-19 positive

Habiganj's Lakhai Upazila Health Complex was declared closed after a doctor and two nurses of the hospital tested positive with coronavirus.

Student pushed off bus, killed

A student of Sylhet Agricultural University died after he was pushed off a bus by the helper and crushed under the rear wheels in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj yesterday evening.

Lightning kills 5 in Habiganj, Kishoreganj

Five people, including four farmers, are killed in separate lightning strikes in Habiganj and Kishoreganj districts.

5 ‘JMB millitants’ held in Habiganj

Law enforcers claim to arrest five alleged members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Habiganj Sadar upazila.

4 killed as boat capsizes in Habiganj

Four people including three women and a child are killed as a boat capsizes in the Khowai river of Habiganj district.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

An economic corridor that quietly fuels growth

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020

Govt’s cash aid programme: lists of 3 unions in Habiganj cancelled for irregularities

The lists of poor families for the government’s cash assistance programme in three unions of Habiganj’s Lakhai upazila have been cancelled following irregularities.

May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020

Habiganj DC tests Covid-19 positive, placed in home quarantine

Deputy commissioner of Habiganj district tests positive for Covid-19 and is placed in home quarantine.

April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020

Health complex in Habiganj closed after doctor, nurses test Covid-19 positive

Habiganj's Lakhai Upazila Health Complex was declared closed after a doctor and two nurses of the hospital tested positive with coronavirus.

March 24, 2019
March 24, 2019

Student pushed off bus, killed

A student of Sylhet Agricultural University died after he was pushed off a bus by the helper and crushed under the rear wheels in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj yesterday evening.

April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018

Lightning kills 5 in Habiganj, Kishoreganj

Five people, including four farmers, are killed in separate lightning strikes in Habiganj and Kishoreganj districts.

December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017

5 ‘JMB millitants’ held in Habiganj

Law enforcers claim to arrest five alleged members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Habiganj Sadar upazila.

September 7, 2017
September 7, 2017

4 killed as boat capsizes in Habiganj

Four people including three women and a child are killed as a boat capsizes in the Khowai river of Habiganj district.

August 9, 2017
August 9, 2017

'Terror financier' held in Habiganj

The Criminal Investigation Department yesterday claimed to have arrested a "terror financier" at Habiganj.