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Balla Land Port Habiganj

Cattle graze on Tk 50cr idle land port

9 September 2026
Built at a cost of nearly Tk 50 crore, Balla land port in the north-eastern district of Habiganj now stands largely unused, with parts of its infrastructure overrun by jungle and cattle grazing on the premises.
9 September 2026
Balla land port Habiganj

Cattle graze on Tk 50cr idle land port

8 September 2026
According to locals, the project was taken up because of the “special interest” of a senior government official from Habiganj. The Bangladesh Land Port Authority chairman, however, rejected the claim, saying there was no official reference to support it.
8 September 2026
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Large teak tree felled and stolen from Lawachara National Park

7 September 2026
Forest guards and beat officer were at Jankichhara camp gate and main gate at the time of the incident
7 September 2026
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Three floods in two months, and no time to recover

5 September 2026
Habiganj’s Kaliganj residents struggle to repair homes and recover losses as repeated flooding hits at least 30 villages
5 September 2026
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Century-old Shamshernagar station buried under mountain of garbage

22 August 2026
With no permanent dumping site, commuters, traders and residents face stench, insects and health concerns every day
22 August 2026
According to the case statement, trees were illegally felled from the reserved forest in Paikpara union between January 12 last year and May 15 this year. Photo: Collected

BNP, AL leaders among 20 accused in Satchari tree-felling case

20 August 2026
Forest Department files case on instructions from PMO and environment ministry
20 August 2026
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Tea workers intensify protests for Tk 500 daily wage

17 August 2026
Protests spread as workers reject 5% wage increment and demand union election
17 August 2026
The government-run farm has nine ponds, including three for brood fish used in egg collection. Photo: Star

Vacancies, silted ponds leave Moulvibazar govt fish farm struggling

16 August 2026
It can produce only a fraction of the district's demand amid manpower shortages and ageing infrastructure
16 August 2026
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Vanishing voices: Indigenous languages at risk in Sylhet

A total 14 languages are on the verge of disappearing for lack of preservation efforts.
21 February 2025
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Tea garden languages: A neglected issue in national discourse

Over time, these workers have faced deprivation, exploitation, and alienation, leading to their marginalised status in Bangladesh.
21 February 2025
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A forgotten hero of the Language Movement

The nation will observe International Mother Language Day today, and pay tributes to the heroes of our Language Movement.
20 February 2025
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Migratory birds being sold online in haor areas

Migratory birds are being illegally hunted in the haor areas of Sylhet and sold online through social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook
18 February 2025
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Illegal sand mining wreaking havoc

Illegal sand extraction from hilly areas in at least 10 unions under Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj has been causing severe damage to the local environment and infrastructure.
10 February 2025
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The ‘misunderstood’ cat

The endangered fishing cat is a nocturnal species, which is often misunderstood and feared due to its misleading name, “Mechhobagh.”
31 January 2025
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Water crisis hampers Boro cultivation

Hundreds of farmers in Moulvibazar are facing uncertainty regarding the cultivation of Boro paddy this year due to a severe water shortage from the Manu River Irrigation Project..The crisis has become a recurring issue during every Boro season, leaving many farmers unable to prepare their
29 January 2025
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Rajkhal in Habiganj: Once vital canal now a source of contamination

The Rajkhal canal, once a vital source of irrigation and fish for the residents of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj, is now on the brink of destruction due to unchecked industrial pollution.
26 January 2025
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Leprosy cases keep rising in Sylhet

The number of leprosy patients rose in Sylhet district in recent times amid inadequate treatment facilities.
25 January 2025
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Habiganj Town: Illegal constructions rampant on RHD lands

Numerous establishments, including markets, shops, and clinics, are allegedly being constructed illegally on land owned by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) in various areas of Habiganj town.
24 January 2025
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Tk 9cr water supply centre left unused

A municipal water supply centre in Habiganj’s Shosanghat area, constructed at a cost of Tk 9 crore, remains non-functional, leaving local residents without its promised benefits.
18 January 2025
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Century-old Sherpur fish fair begins in Moulvibazar

"This fair has become a part of our local tradition. Many rare fish varieties, which are hardly seen otherwise, are brought here," said Roni Mia, a buyer
13 January 2025
migratory birds in Hakaluki Haor

No longer a sanctuary for migratory birds

Hakaluki Haor, one of the largest freshwater wetlands in Bangladesh, spanning five upazilas in Sylhet and Moulvibazar districts, was once a safe haven for migratory birds during winter.
7 January 2025
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Illegal sand extraction threatens livelihood

An influential group, allegedly led by a local Jubo League leader, has been engaged in illegal sand extraction near a sluice gate in the Baharchhara area of Sharsharshee village, located in Moulvibazar’s Sreemangal upazila.
6 January 2025
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Lalmia Bazar to Kundarpar: a road in ruins

The situation is particularly dire from Lalmia Bazar to the bridge over Sujani Canal, which locals have dubbed a "death trap"
6 January 2025
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Harmony Festival to be held in Sreemangal Jan 10-12

The festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage, communal unity and cultural diversity of the region to promote tourism.
6 January 2025
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Khowai river: Collapsed dam leaves locals in peril

The embankment of the Khowai River in the Jalalabad area of Sadar Upazila in Habiganj collapsed in June of last year, destroying crops, fish enclosures, and homes across a vast area. In August, flooding worsened the situation, causing erosion to expand by approximately 200 feet, transforming the site into a massive ditch.
3 January 2025
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Rewilding efforts: a milestone for tortoise conservation in Bangladesh

In a remarkable achievement for wildlife conservation, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards protecting its critically endangered tortoise species
2 January 2025
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Health centres grapple with staff shortage

The Health and Family Welfare Centre in Chaumuhani Union under Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj, has been facing a severe manpower shortage, making it unable to provide adequate health services to around 40,000 residents.
31 December 2024
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Habiganj union health centres grappling with staff shortages

Chaumohani Union Health and Family Welfare Centre in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila provides health services to nearly 40,000 people living in different villages under the union.
30 December 2024

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