Sylhet

Cultivation of winter vegetables has increased extensively in Sylhet division due to their high prices in the markets. As many as 77,375 hectares of land have been brought into vegetable farming this winter in Sylhet division, according to sources at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Of the total, highest 35,532 hectares have been brought into vegetable cultivation in Sylhet ...

Two motorcyclists were killed in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw in Sunamganj’s Shantiganj on Monday. The road accident occurred around 10:30 am in Sichni area under Dargapasha union of the upazila. The dead were identified as Amirul Islam, 50, of Nurpur village under Derai upazila, and Rajin Ahmed, 26, son of Habibur Rahman of Aktapara ...

Moulvibazar, a district in the northeast of Bangladesh, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural heritage. As winter sets in, the district’s many tourist attractions are preparing to host a surge of visitors eager to immerse themselves in the serene landscapes and rich traditions. From the verdant tea gardens to the majestic waterfalls, Moulvibazar offers an array ...

The number of road accident casualties in Sylhet division rose in December compared to November, 2024, according to a report of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa), Sylhet. As many as 38 people were killed and 77 injured in 31 road crashes in Sylhet Division in December, it said. Among the deceased 12 people were killed in accidents involving motorbikes, five were ...

The northeastern district of Sylhet experienced an earthquake, causing panic among residents on Friday morning. The earthquake, measuring 5.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale, occurred at 10:40 am and its epiccentre was in neighbouring Myanmar, said Shah Md Sojib Hossain, assistant meteorologist at Sylhet Weather Department, as per a UNB report. However, no damages or casualties were reported. The tremor ...

  Students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have voiced their dissatisfaction over a decision to leave the number of quota seats untouched for the 2024-25 academic year. In a notice Wednesday, authorities announced that the total number of quota seats for the 2024-25 academic year will remain unchanged at 105, as in previous years, reports UNB. According ...

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi raised questions about the political role of Jamaat-e-Islami during the 1971 Liberation War. Speaking in Sylhet, Rizvi criticised Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman’s recent statement, which claimed that Jamaat and the army are the only two “tested patriotic forces” in the country. Rizvi asked, “What was Jamaat’s political role in the 1971 ...

Two Indian nationals were detained by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for illegally crossing the border into Bangladesh on Wednesday. The two individuals were arrested in separate areas along the Sylhet border, with one detained in Sylhet and the other in Sunamganj, according to a statement from Lt. Col. Md. Hafizur Rahman, the commanding officer of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB). The ...

Four people died and two were injured in a gas line explosion at the Akij Venture Limited factory in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj district on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as engineer Md Riaz Uddin, Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz, both residents of Chandpur. The identity of the fourth victims has not yet been confirmed. According to officer-in-charge of Bahubal ...

The Prithimpasha Zamindar estate, steeped in history and folklore, became a major attraction in Moulvibazar’s Kulaura upazila. With its rich heritage dating back several centuries, the estate stands as a symbol of the grandeur of Bengal’s zamindari era. Locally known as Prithimpasha Nawab Bari, this historical site draws visitors from across the country, especially during the Muharram season when thousands ...