Dhaka-Sylhet highway: Road of endless misery
Tk 16,919cr megaproject shows only 15% progress in 5 years
5 October 2025, 18:35 PM
The struggle against concrete invasion
From the beaches of Cox’s Bazar and Kuakata to the hill slopes of Sajek Valley and the wetlands of Sylhet, Bangladesh’s major tourist destinations are expanding without proper planning or regulation..Makeshift shops, unauthorised hotels, risky embankments, and unregulated boating threaten
3 October 2025, 19:24 PM
Small tremors signal big quake threat: Is Bangladesh ready?
Millions unprepared as unplanned urbanisation leaves Dhaka most exposed to catastrophic losses
21 September 2025, 16:30 PM
Sada Pathor Looting: Admin officials, law enforcers involved
Some government officials including members of law enforcement agencies were involved in the rampant looting of stones from Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor area, found a probe committee of the Sylhet district administration.
20 August 2025, 18:23 PM
Amid the Sada Pathor outcry, Jaflong reels too
Amid an outcry over the ruin of Sada Pathor in Sylhet’s Bholaganj, another popular tourist spot in the district has similarly been ravaged by a syndicate of plunderers.
15 August 2025, 18:51 PM
Sada Pathor stripped bare
Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor, a broad, shallow stretch of the Dholai River where smooth white stones once lay against the backdrop of Meghalaya’s hills, has long been one of Sylhet’s top tourist attractions.
13 August 2025, 18:06 PM
Remittance-rich Sylhet ranks poorest in new index
Sylhet's 'London' image belied by poverty index findings
4 August 2025, 15:22 PM
Haor farmers rush Boro harvest amid flood fears
Boro harvesting is underway across the Haor regions of Sylhet Division and Netrokona, with farmers racing to cut their crops amid fears of flash floods.
23 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Rise in ‘extreme rainfall’ behind flash floods in Sylhet
A recent research paper has identified single-day extreme rainfall events as the primary cause of recurring flash floods and waterlogging in the Sylhet region. The study found that climate change has significantly increased the frequency of these heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh and northeast India.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Flash floods maroon 5 lakh people in Sylhet
More than five lakh people in Sylhet remain marooned as flash floods hit five upazilas. The floods were triggered by heavy rains in the border areas of the district and India’s Meghalaya.
30 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Blogger Ananta Murder: Family still awaits closure
The ageing mother of slain blog writer Ananta Bijoy Das, who was killed by Islamist militants nine years ago, is still waiting for closure.
11 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Boro Harvest: Good yields bring joy to haor farmers
Farmers in Sunamganj are passing busy days harvesting Boro paddy, which is their staple crop.
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Mystery shrouds death of a sand trader in Sylhet
The death of Babul Islam, a stone and sand trader of Sylhet’s Companiganj, is still shrouded in mystery.
16 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Akhni: A staple at Sylheti iftars
During the holy month of Ramadan, there’s one dish that tops everyone’s list in Sylhet: Akhni. This dish made of fragrant rice and meat is a popular choice for iftar meals and family gatherings, offering a delightful alternative to biryani with its unique taste and texture.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Delay in dyke construction threatens Boro harvest
Farmers in the haor (wetland) areas under Sunamganj district have alleged that the government has failed to complete the construction and repair works of dykes for protecting croplands on time.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Crumbling under the weight of time
In 1892, Rai Bahadur Raja Girish Chandra Roy established Sylhet’s first college in Bandarbazar area and named it after his maternal grandfather Murari Chand Roy, a zamindar of Sylhet.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
For their smiles only
Two-year-old Nusrat Jannat was born with a cleft lip. Her father Monir Miah, a car driver, could not afford to arrange for reconstructive surgery on her lips.
6 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy
“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.
19 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Tanguar Haor: A paradise lost
The iconic Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh’s most important ecologically critical areas, is facing an uncertain future amid growing environmental threats.
12 January 2024, 18:00 PM
No smooth sailing for ‘boat’ in Sylhet
Awami League candidates in four of the six constituencies of Sylhet district are likely to face tough contests from their opponents in the upcoming national polls slated for January 7.
5 January 2024, 18:00 PM
BNP on the run
BNP is facing an uphill battle in different parts of the country in maintaining its existence on the streets due to mass arrests.
3 January 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Now, they blame the polls’
Farmers in Sunamganj are worried that the construction and repair works of haor protection dykes are far behind schedule, putting their harvest of Boro paddy at risk.
25 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Sylhet in election mood following PM’s rally
Sylhet buzzed with election excitement yesterday as hundreds of Awami League activists, decked out in national and party flags, gathered at Alia Madrasa field for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s grand rally.
20 December 2023, 18:00 PM
EC affidavit: Former education minister Nahid’s income triples
Former Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid’s income tripled compared to 2018 and his property also increased, according to the affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission
3 December 2023, 15:12 PM
Canals of Sunamganj dead and dying
The Sunamganj town has numerous waterbodies crisscrossing across it, including seven canals that flow through the low-lying land before joining the Surma river.
16 November 2023, 18:00 PM
‘Lathitila too precious to lose’
Environmental activists and concerned citizens have strongly criticised the government’s move to establish a safari park in a reserve forest in Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM
‘Lathitila too precious to lose’
Experts condemn Ecnec approval for safari park in reserve forest
10 November 2023, 15:29 PM
SCC plan to segregate waste at source fails
The Sylhet City Corporation’s plan to segregate household waste at source failed due to lack of awareness among people and poor monitoring by the authority.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM