Harmony Festival to be held in Sreemangal Jan 10-12
The festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage, communal unity and cultural diversity of the region to promote tourism.
6 January 2025, 12:55 PM
Khowai river: Collapsed dam leaves locals in peril
The embankment of the Khowai River in the Jalalabad area of Sadar Upazila in Habiganj collapsed in June of last year, destroying crops, fish enclosures, and homes across a vast area. In August, flooding worsened the situation, causing erosion to expand by approximately 200 feet, transforming the site into a massive ditch.
3 January 2025, 21:19 PM
Rewilding efforts: a milestone for tortoise conservation in Bangladesh
In a remarkable achievement for wildlife conservation, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards protecting its critically endangered tortoise species
2 January 2025, 12:23 PM
Health centres grapple with staff shortage
The Health and Family Welfare Centre in Chaumuhani Union under Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj, has been facing a severe manpower shortage, making it unable to provide adequate health services to around 40,000 residents.
31 December 2024, 21:29 PM
Habiganj union health centres grappling with staff shortages
Chaumohani Union Health and Family Welfare Centre in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila provides health services to nearly 40,000 people living in different villages under the union.
30 December 2024, 20:21 PM
Polythene bag use in Moulvibazar rampant
Despite a nationwide ban, use of polythene bags continues to increase in all over Moulvibazar including in rural areas.
28 December 2024, 19:51 PM
12 Govt Primary Schools: Expansion work stalled for 3 years
The expansion work of 12 government primary schools in Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj, under the Fourth Primary Education Development Project (PEDP 4), has been stalled for over three years now.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Incomplete bridge approach road turns commute risky
The renovation and expansion work of the approach road of Shibpasha Bridge in Ajmeriganj upazila of Habiganj has remained incomplete well past its stipulated deadline
26 December 2024, 12:33 PM
Christmas brings no joy for Khasis
Christmas this year carries a shadow of uncertainty for the residents of South Dimai Punjee village, a local Khasi community in Moulvibazar’s Barlekha upazila.
24 December 2024, 20:02 PM
A treasure under threat of encroachment
The Lawachhara National Park has long been the victim of continuous encroachment over the years. According to local environmentalists, approximately 250 acres of the park is currently occupied, mostly by various local influential figures.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
A treasure under threat of encroachment
Around 250 acres of Lawachhara National Park remain occupied
14 December 2024, 16:27 PM
Once it was a river!
Along Motiganj village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar, there is a narrow channel that somewhat resembles a canal.
5 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Habiganj
Md Abu Zahir, a former Awami League lawmaker, gained notoriety for orchestrating an extensive network of land grabbing and extortion throughout Habiganj
4 December 2024, 18:16 PM
Tea workers end strike as NTC agrees to pay arrears
For three months, 12,000 workers across NTC's 12 tea gardens have gone unpaid, leaving them struggling to afford basic necessities. Many have turned to low-wage, irregular jobs as daily work
3 December 2024, 13:53 PM
Garo community rituals kick off as Wangala festival begins
The air is filled with the sound of drums, signalling the start of rehearsals for the festival that marks the Garo community’s New Year celebrations
30 November 2024, 15:00 PM
Khasi people now will hold ‘Seng Kut Snem’
festival over financial hardships, the indigenous Khasi community in the greater Sylhet region yesterday said they will be celebrating their New Year celebration as usual, thanks to the government’s promise of full support.
22 November 2024, 20:06 PM
10 weeks unpaid: Thousands of tea workers suffer severe hardship
There are 12 tea plantations in Bangladesh owned by NTC, employing 11,286 workers
22 November 2024, 08:00 AM
A dumping zone called Manu river
The Manu river in Moulvibazar is facing severe pollution as various types of waste, including household garbage, are routinely dumped along its banks.
14 November 2024, 18:51 PM
Preparations in full swing for Maha Raas Leela festival
The festival will take place on Friday, November 15, across different areas of the upazila, especially in Madhabpur and Adampur, where most Manipuri people live
12 November 2024, 15:03 PM
Orange growers struggle with infestation
The decline began with an infestation of white insects that drew moisture from the roots, making the trees vulnerable to further damage by termites
11 November 2024, 10:37 AM