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.
1w ago
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.
1w ago
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.
3w 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.
3w 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.
3w ago
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.
1m 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.
1m ago
A hidden gem of Tangail
When it comes to sweets, Tangail is mostly known for the famous Porabari Chamcham.
1m ago
July 31, 2023
People suffer for delay in bridge work
Thousands of people in Tangail Sadar upazila have been facing immense sufferings due to delay in construction of a bridge on Louhajang river.
July 4, 2023
Work left incomplete for months
Thousands of people are being deprived of different facilities as renovation work of Tangail-Aynapur road has remained incomplete for nearly seven months.
July 3, 2023
Jamuna erosion intensifies in Tangail
Erosion by the river Jamuna took a serious turn in the last few days, rendering several hundreds of families homeless, and devouring vast tracts of croplands and structures in Tangail’s Sadar, Bhuanpur, and Nagarpur upazilas.
June 25, 2023
Banned Fishing Traps: A threat to native fish species
Native fish stocks are in serious decline due to indiscriminate use of fishing nets nowadays.
June 14, 2023
Growers beam with joy as off-season watermelons fetch higher prices
Growers in Tangail have big smiles on their face as their off-season watermelons are fetching higher prices since demand has been good owing to the sweltering heat.
June 8, 2023
Bridge tilted before inauguration not repaired in 5yrs
An important bridge at Nirail village in Basail upazila that tilted just after completion of its construction work has not been reconstructed in the last five years.
June 6, 2023
Tangail-Aricha highway: 2,379 trees felled for road expansion
Around 2,379 roadside trees are being cut for the development work of the Tangail-Aricha highway. These include mango, berry, jackfruit, mahogany, banyan and numerous other old trees.
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.
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