Dwoha Chowdhury

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.

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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.

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.

‘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.

March 17, 2024
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
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
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
January 20, 2024

Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy

“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.

January 13, 2024
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
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
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
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.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Sylhet in election mood following PM’s rally

Sylhet buzzed with election excitement yesterday as hundreds of Awami League activists, decked out in national and party flags, gathered at Alia Madrasa field for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s grand rally.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

EC affidavit: Former education minister Nahid’s income triples

Former Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid’s income tripled compared to 2018 and his property also increased, according to the affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission

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