Mintu Deshwara

Over time, these workers have faced deprivation, exploitation, and alienation, leading to their marginalised status in Bangladesh.

The nation will observe International Mother Language Day today, and pay tributes to the heroes of our Language Movement.

Migratory birds are being illegally hunted in the haor areas of Sylhet and sold online through social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook

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.

The endangered fishing cat is a nocturnal species, which is often misunderstood and feared due to its misleading name, “Mechhobagh.”

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

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.

The number of leprosy patients rose in Sylhet district in recent times amid inadequate treatment facilities.

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.

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.

"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

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.

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.

The situation is particularly dire from Lalmia Bazar to the bridge over Sujani Canal, which locals have dubbed a "death trap"

The festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage, communal unity and cultural diversity of the region to promote tourism.

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.

In a remarkable achievement for wildlife conservation, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards protecting its critically endangered tortoise species

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.

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.

Despite a nationwide ban, use of polythene bags continues to increase in all over Moulvibazar including in rural areas.