Mirza Shakil

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.

1d ago

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.

3d ago

A hidden gem of Tangail

When it comes to sweets, Tangail is mostly known for the famous Porabari Chamcham.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

Little initiative, significant outcome

Now they not only have a house, but found a way of earning their livelihood as well.

1w ago

Battling real-life odds in the ring of dreams

Hafizur Rahman's tale embodies the indomitable spirit that defines a true martial artist.

2w ago

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.

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

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

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.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

When the hills cry for help

Once what were beautiful hillocks of red earth, are now barren lands.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Cold takes a toll on children

A high number of patients are turning up at hospitals in Tangail with cold-related health complications, amid the ongoing cold wave over the last couple of weeks.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Madhupur Sal Forest: Of deforestation and vanishing wildlife

The Madhupur Sal Forest in Tangail, once teeming with diverse wildlife such as peacocks, wild buffalo, and deer, is now facing a devastating impact from deforestation, food shortages, and poaching.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Spending Tk 1.38cr in vain

Once a vibrant waterway in Tangail, Sundari canal is now on its deathbed as a result of pollution and encroachment.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024
December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

In Tangail, no one seems to care about canals

Once a trading hub along the banks of the Louhajang river, Tangail was adorned with 27 canals, crisscrossing through the town.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

A doer knows no barrier

Ashraful Alam Sami is a doer, prevailing against all odds.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Fortune favours the farmer

After completing MBA in 2017, Habib Khan started his career in the ready-made garment sector, only to realise he had a different calling.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Century-old Tangail Eidgah in a shambles

The century-old central Eidgah ground in Tangail has been occupied by an influential syndicate for the last couple of weeks in the name of a temporary truck stand.

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