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Lalakhal in Sylhet’s Jaintapur is a place to feel, not just to see

Nestled in the tranquil hills of Sylhet, Lalakhal is a serene masterpiece of nature. Located in Jaintapur upazila, approximately 44 km from Sylhet city, Lalakhal attracts tourists with its picturesque beauty. Here, the Shari River flows like a ribbon of ever-changing colors – sometimes deep blue, sometimes green, sometimes crystal clear – thanks to its sandy, mineral-rich bed. Surrounded by ...

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BGB seizes firearm, ammunition in Sunamganj border

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized an Indian-made revolver and ammunition during an operation at Doarabazar border in Sunamganj district on Wednesday night. According to BGB sources, a special patrol team from Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) led by Deputy Commander Major Md Nurul Huda seized the weapons and ammunition approximately 250 yards inside the Bangladesh border, near pillar 1234/3-S in the ...

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Cabinet Division probe body visits Sada Pathor tourist spot in Sylhet

A five-member committee of Cabinet Division, formed to probe the stone looting, today (26 August) visited Bholaganj Sada Pathor tourist spot under Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. This morning, the committee, led by Secretary (Coordination and Reforms) of Cabinet Division Zaheda Parveen visited the Sada Pathor area. During this time, they talked to local traders, locals and people concerned. After the ...

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26 lakh cubic feet of looted stones recovered in Sylhet, 11 lakh restored at Sada Pathor

A total of 26 lakh cubic feet of stones looted from Bholaganj Sada Pathor tourist spot has been recovered so far as the three-day deadline set by the Sylhet district administration for voluntarily returning looted stones ends today (26 August). Sharing the development with reporters at Sada Pathor in Companiganj upazila this afternoon, Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Sarwar Alam ...

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Patient dies jumping from Sylhet hospital building before surgery

A patient died after jumping from the 9th floor of Sylhet Women’s Medical College Hospital early Monday. The deceased is Foyez Ahmed, 30, from Kanaighat of the district. He was admitted to the hospital for bladder and urinary problems and scheduled for surgery on Monday. Fearing the operation, Foyez jumped from a window near the stairs at around 1:30am and ...

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So far 25 lakh cubic feet of looted stones seized in Companiganj

The upazila administration has seized approximately 25 lakh cubic feet of illegally extracted stones in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet. As of Sunday, around 12 lakh cubic feet of the seized stones have been transported to the designated dumping stand, according to the administration. Officials said that the restoration of the seized stones is being carried out in phases. So far, ...

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Faiths united in final rest : A rare symbol of communal harmony in Moulvibazar

In a remote corner of Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila, nestled within Patrokhola tea estate, a rare and heartwarming symbol of interfaith harmony continues to flourish. For nearly five decades, people of three major religions; Hindus, Muslims and Christians, have laid their loved ones to rest in the same sacred ground. Here, a cremation ground, a Muslim graveyard and a Christian burial ...

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Sylhet DC sets August 26 deadline to return looted stones

Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Sarwar Alam has issued a strict deadline for the return of white stones looted from the Bholaganj stone quarry, warning that all unreturned stones must be restored to their original location by Tuesday, August 26, or face legal consequences. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, DC Sarwar said that individuals or groups in possession of the stones must ...

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Schoolboy killed in Moulvibazar bike crash

A schoolboy was killed and another injured in a motorcycle accident in Moulvibazar on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Amit Dutta, son of Asit Dutta, while the injured was his neighbour Sourav. According to police and family sources, Amit took his uncle’s motorcycle without permission around 7 am. While riding on Dak Bibhag Road in Moulvibazar town, he ...

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Mass demonstration in Moulvibazar demands new trains, rail upgrades

A human chain demonstration was held at Sreemangal Railway Station platform in Moulvibazar, demanding the launch of new trains on the Sylhet-Dhaka and Sylhet-Cox’s Bazar routes, along with the renovation of the Sylhet-Akhaura railway line and six other related demands. The protest was organized on Saturday at around 3:30 PM by citizens of all walks of life from Sreemangal, in ...

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