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Rare kalij pheasant spotlighted in Satchhari

21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A rare sighting of the endangered-looking kalij pheasant in Habiganj’s Satchhari National Park has renewed hopes for Bangladesh’s forest biodiversity, while conservationists warn that habitat loss and hunting continue to threaten the bird’s local population.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Landslides fear grips Moulvibazar residents

20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
For thousands of families living on the hills and hillocks of Moulvibazar, the monsoon brings fear instead of relief, as illegal hill-cutting continues to increase the risk of deadly landslides.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Floods damage 210km of roads in Moulvibazar, Habiganj

19 July 2026, 14:44 PM
LGED says erosion by rivers has disrupted communication; full extent of damage yet to be assessed
19 July 2026, 14:44 PM
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Flood recedes, leaves nothing behind: Habiganj and Moulvibazar families return to ruins

16 July 2026, 15:06 PM
More than 8,300 homes destroyed as embankment breach forces tens of thousands to rebuild from nothing
16 July 2026, 15:06 PM
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How illegal sand extraction led to Khowai embankment breach

16 July 2026, 10:29 AM
Officials file case against two over alleged lease violations as locals say repeated warnings about sand extraction went unheeded
16 July 2026, 10:29 AM
11 Visually Impaired Family Members Cut Off by Flood

Flood leaves two visually impaired families of 11 cut off in Moulvibazar

15 July 2026, 15:36 PM
Eleven members of two brothers' families remained isolated for days before relief finally reached them
15 July 2026, 15:36 PM
Habiganj flood news today

30,000 marooned in Habiganj as floods breach Khowai river embankment

10 July 2026, 13:50 PM
At least 1000 have been taken to makeshift centres
10 July 2026, 13:50 PM
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The fishing net that spares nothing

6 July 2026, 15:14 PM
Banned China Duari nets continue trapping fish, fry and eggs across Habiganj
6 July 2026, 15:14 PM
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Rain brings smile to tea planters in Sylhet region

The heavy rain on Thursday came as a boost for the tea gardens in Sylhet as the shower could help the owners avoid the fall in output caused normally by drought at this time of the year.
11 March 2017, 18:00 PM
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Rare mole rescued in Moulvibazar

A rare Himalayan mole was rescued from a village in Sreemangal upazila yesterday.
9 March 2017, 18:00 PM
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Stone dumping degrades Jaflong tourist site

Better known as a tourist site for its beautiful sweeping landscapes, Sylhet's Jaflong is suffering from stone collection, with associated
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Hakaluki abuzz with migratory birds

Arrival of migratory birds sees a boost in Hakaluki Haor this year, much to the delight of bird watchers and visitors.
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Lula river dying

Lula river in Bianibazar upazila of Sylhet has turned into a narrow, polluted stream, thanks to mindless encroachment by grabbers.
1 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Sylhet monkeys' quest for food continues

Monkeys from a shrine in Ambarkhana area of Sylhet city continue to intrude into nearby houses in their quest for
27 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Lovachhara river at risk for stone extraction

Influential traders have been illegally extracting stone from the Lovachhara river and its nearby hillocks in Sylhet's Kanaighat upazila for several years, making the area vulnerable to landslides.
24 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Save the Sylhet monkeys

Monkeys from a shrine in Ambarkhana area of Sylhet city regularly intrude into nearby homes for food, causing such a nuisance that
20 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Lone teacher for 200 kids!

Classes of around 200 students of Elbintila Government Primary School in Juri upazia under the district are suffering due to shortage
18 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Bamboo in rail bridges, again

Authorities of Bangladesh Railway (BR) are again using bamboo sticks to support track sleepers, this time on two railway bridges on Dhaka-Sylhet-Chittagong route in Kulaura upazila under the district, ignoring the risk of serious accidents.
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Himalayan vulture rescued from village near Lawacherra

A rare Himalayan vulture has been rescued from an abandoned house in a village near Lawacherra forest in Sreemangal
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Migratory birds on rise in Baikka Beel

The number of migratory birds as well as native species has increased in Baikka Beel in Srimangal upazila this year.
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Fest of fish

We are talking about the traditional fish fair in Sherpur of Moulvibazar Sadar upazila.
13 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Binturong now under treatment

A binturong, which was injured during capture on Monday in Sunamganj, is now under treatment in Bangladesh Wildlife Service
6 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Flirting with danger

The Monu Railway Bridge in Kulaura upazila on Dhaka-Sylhet railway line has become risky for train movement as around 50 percent
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Martyrs' memorial left to decay in Sylhet

A memorial locally known as "Tilaghar Protirodh Juddho”, built at Tilaghar in Sylhet to commemorate the martyred freedom fighters of
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Garbage pollutes Khowai

The indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the river Khowai is not only causing environmental pollution but also creating water-
1 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Living in constant fear

Sngai Marchiang sells betel leaf for a living.
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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No haven for wildlife

Wild animals are getting killed on a regular basis either being hit by vehicles or trains in the Lawachhara forest under Moulvibazar.
18 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Fishing cat gives birth at zoo

A fishing cat gave birth to two kittens at the zoo of Bangladesh Bonyo Prani Sheba Foundation in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar Wednesday.
9 December 2016, 18:00 PM

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