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.
2d ago
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.
1w ago
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.
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.
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.
Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy
“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.
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.
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.
April 17, 2024
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.
April 7, 2024
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.
March 17, 2024
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.
February 15, 2024
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.
February 7, 2024
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.
January 20, 2024
Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy
“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.
January 13, 2024
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.
January 6, 2024
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.
January 4, 2024
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.
December 26, 2023
‘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.
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