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.
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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.
1w ago
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
2w ago
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.
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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.
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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.
2m ago
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.
2m ago
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.
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June 5, 2023
The tragic demise of Tangail’s waterbodies
Tangail, once known for its picturesque waterbodies, now finds itself in the clutches of an alarming environmental crisis. Over the past three decades, this district has been transformed into an unforgiving concrete jungle at the cost of its rivers and open spaces.
May 24, 2023
A tale of neglect and sufferings
People of west Tangail have been facing immense suffering due to the delay in the reconstruction of a bridge on Louhajang river, which collapsed after half its construction was completed about a year ago due to the negligence of the authorities and contractors.
May 14, 2023
Market at the cost of ponds
Three government ponds are being filled in Tangail’s Santosh area for constructing a market in place of the kitchen market established by legendary political leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani.
May 11, 2023
Better pineapple yield brings cheers for farmers
The honey queen variety of pineapple, locally known as Joldungi, cultivated in the Madhupur Garo area has seen a better yield this year compared to the previous season thanks to favourable weather.
May 10, 2023
Homes lost, families displaced
Erosion by the Jamuna has hit riverside villages in Tangail’s Nagarpur upazila hard.
May 6, 2023
Illegal sand lifting poses erosion threat
Illegal sand extraction from Dhaleswari river in Tangail Sadar upazila’s Charabari area has put riverside villages and an important bridge connecting several char unions in danger of erosion.
April 30, 2023
Death of the lone children’s park
Townspeople’s demand for a separate children’s park has not been fulfilled for decades.
April 19, 2023
Town protection embankment, riverside villages face erosion threat
Illegal sand lifting from the Poulee river, a branch of Jamuna, in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila has been continued unabated.
April 17, 2023
Oilseed cultivation spreading quickly
Farmers across two coastal districts of Bangladesh, namely Patuakhali and Barguna, as well as Tangail are increasingly growing oilseed crops in a bid to profit from the ever-higher prices of edible oil.
April 14, 2023
Eid journey via Bangabandhu bridge: New Eid, same old fear of gridlocks
Home-bound passengers travelling to the north for Eid this year may face the same old issue of heavy traffic jams at both ends of the Bangabandhu Bridge. Despite the concerns raised by transport workers, passengers and other parties concerned, the authorities have failed to provide assurance of a hassle-free journey.
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