Most roads in Tangail town dilapidated
Most roads in Tangail town have long remained in a sorry state, causing untold suffering for commuters.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Ghatail upazila in Tangail: People suffer due to stalled road work
Renovation of the 5-km road from Palima in Kalihati upazila to Lokerpara in Ghatail upazila of Tangail has not been completed, even after a year and a half beyond the scheduled deadline.
10 May 2025, 19:53 PM
Tangail embankment under threat
The Tangail town protection embankment is under threat due to indiscriminate soil lifting from the Poulee river, a branch of the Jamuna.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Health service limps due to manpower shortage
Healthcare services at the 50-bed Nagarpur Upazila Health Complex in Tangail are being severely hampered due to various problems, especially a shortage of necessary workforce.
28 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Locals take it upon themselves to repair road
Hundreds of residents in Dubail and Gabra villages under Delduar and Mirzapur upazilas of Tangail have long been suffering after an earthen road was severely damaged in floods.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM
3 years past deadline, bridge still incomplete
Construction of a bridge over the Jhenai river in Tangail’s Basail upazila remains incomplete more than three years after the deadline, causing immense suffering to hundreds of people.
21 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Weaving bird nests, weaving hope
In an attempt to move the wheel of fortune for his poor family, Jahidul Islam, 27, a resident of Nalma village under Tangail's Ghatail upazila, had migrated to Saudi Arabia as a worker. However, his pursuit ended with a disappointment, and he had to return empty-handed after spending three years in the KSA
17 April 2025, 14:23 PM
3 years on, 4 key bridges remain incomplete
Despite the passage of official deadlines, construction of four key bridges on the Kalihati-Borachona and Dhalapara roads in Tangail remains incomplete, leaving thousands of residents to suffer daily.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Death lurks on Tangail rail tracks
Frequent accidents have been claiming lives or injuring many others on Joydevpur-Bangabandhu Bridge east rail route over the years, largely due to lax safety measures and monitoring.
30 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Three pillars in 3 years!
Construction of a bridge on Jhenai river in Kashil area of Tangail’s Basail upazila remains incomplete even three years after the work began.
22 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Illegal sand lifting poses erosion threat
A local influential syndicate has long been illegally extracting sand from the New Dhaleswari river, a tributary of Jamuna, in the Kurshabenu area of Tangail's Kaihati upazila
14 May 2024, 10:16 AM
Tangail’s only gym a Rab camp for 18 years
The only gymnasium and indoor sports facility in Tangail once used to buzz with members engaged in vibrant sports activities and athletics, alongside being a hub for fitness enthusiasts.
17 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Release of MV Abdullah: Eid comes three days later for families of crewmen
Eid is about homecoming and family reunion. But this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr brought no such joy for the 23 crewmen of hijacked MV Abdullah.
15 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Handlooms fall silent as weavers see profits shrink
Persistent problems, such as the price hike of raw materials and reduced demand, are forcing many weavers in Tangail to leave their profession, with the number of handlooms and artisans rapidly decreasing and many fearing the 200-year-old tradition is nearing a point of no return.
1 April 2024, 00:00 AM
A unique alternative to plastic
In rural areas, sheaths (khol) of fallen areca nut leaves are usually used to build fire in earthen stoves for cooking.
31 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Drive to recover Louhajang river continues
With the drive to recover the Louhajang river in Tangail municipal area continuing in full swing, the once beautiful river is gradually returning to its previous shape.
29 March 2024, 18:00 PM
A timeless tradition
Ahead of every festival, demand for traditional dresses increases all across the country as everyone desires to join the festivities by draping themselves in beautiful clothing.
26 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Gridlock feared near Bangabandhu Bridge
Transport workers have expressed concern over severe gridlock near Bangabandhu Bridge during Eid journey this year, despite various steps taken to facilitate a hassle-free journey.
24 March 2024, 18:00 PM
A hidden gem of Tangail
When it comes to sweets, Tangail is mostly known for the famous Porabari Chamcham.
20 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Little initiative, significant outcome
Now they not only have a house, but found a way of earning their livelihood as well.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
AL leader blamed for lifting sand from Jamuna
Influentials with political support are extracting sand illegally from raised shoals of Jamuna river in Tangail’s Bhuanpur upazila, alleged locals.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Battling real-life odds in the ring of dreams
Hafizur Rahman's tale embodies the indomitable spirit that defines a true martial artist.
8 March 2024, 08:38 AM
Couple find success with mushrooms
Saiful Islam, 34, a resident of Rashra village in Tangail’s Basail upazila, sold a piece of his land and borrowed some money to go to Saudi Arabia with a job.
15 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Tangail Sari: Collective apathy to blame for GI fiasco
As India’s geographical indication (GI) recognition of Tangail sari sparked widespread outcry and criticism around Bangladesh, including on social media, questions have emerged about why Bangladesh failed to get GI recognition despite being a rightful claimant
4 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Bridge left incomplete for three years
The construction work of Khakuriya Bridge on Dhalapara-Purbasinda road in Tangail’s Ghatail upazila remains incomplete almost two years past its deadline, leaving residents of 40 villages with untold sufferings.
3 February 2024, 18:00 PM
As our rivers lay dying
Rivers don’t live anymore, they merely exist. They exist as relics of their halcyon days when rivers were truly wild, mysterious, free -- or as a character in their own story, as told through poetry and music.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Waste management a far cry in Tangail
At the very entrances of Tangail district town -- on Tangail-Mymensingh highway in north, Tangail-Aricha highway in south, and Dhaka-Tangail highway in east -- await heaps of garbage dumped by municipality authorities after collecting from households.
30 January 2024, 18:00 PM
When the hills cry for help
Once what were beautiful hillocks of red earth, are now barren lands.
29 January 2024, 18:00 PM