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.
11h 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.
2w 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.
2w 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.
2w 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.
2w 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.
3w ago
A hidden gem of Tangail
When it comes to sweets, Tangail is mostly known for the famous Porabari Chamcham.
3w 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.
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.
April 9, 2023
Commuters’ suffering inevitable on Sirajganj highway during Eid
Commuters visiting their homes in the country’s North for Eid will face much suffering as the Bangabandhu Bridge west link road in Siraganj is in bad shape due to the ongoing widening and renovation works.
April 4, 2023
Growing medicinal plants sees bright prospects
Farmers of different hilly areas in Tangail’s Madhupur and Ghatail upazilas are cultivating various types of medicinal plants like tulsi (basil) and aloe vera commercially and earning good profits.
April 2, 2023
Plying the roads despite HC ban
Several thousand battery-powered rickshaws are causing unbearable traffic jams in Tangail town, despite a ban from the higher court. Residents are struggling with regular traffic jams due to the large number of illegal vehicles on the roads.
March 31, 2023
Tangail’s mass-killing ground to get due recognition
The Water Tank area in Tangail town, one of the main mass-killing grounds during the Liberation War in 1971, is finally getting due recognition after over 50 years of the country’s independence.
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