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Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj

1 hour(s) ago
Resort owners fear sharp income losses as advance bookings remain far below usual levels
1 hour(s) ago
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200-year-old leather market in Moulvibazar fights for survival ahead of Eid

25 May 2026, 15:35 PM
Traders fear delayed tannery payments and rising costs could devastate Balikandi’s seasonal economy
25 May 2026, 15:35 PM
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'Nothing left to feed them': Flood-hit haor farmers forced to sell cattle at a loss

23 May 2026, 13:20 PM
Widespread crop losses leave livestock owners struggling to feed animals as prices collapse
23 May 2026, 13:20 PM
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25 trees felled inside Satchari park

23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
At least 25 trees, including several century-old teak trees, have been felled inside the protected Satchari National Park in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj over the past few days, alleged locals.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Girder collapses stall Jadukata bridge project

21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The construction of Shah Arefin (RA)-Advaita Mahaprabhu Maitree Bridge over the Jadukata river in Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj has plunged into uncertainty after seven girders collapsed within two years.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Tea Workers Day: Over a century since Mulluke Cholo, how much has changed for tea workers?

20 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Every year on May 20, tea workers across Bangladesh observe Cha Shramik Dibosh: Tea Workers Day.
20 May 2026, 13:00 PM
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Clay toys lose ground as plastic dominates childhood

19 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Once central to rural Bengal, traditional pottery now struggles to survive amid plastic dominance and fading public interest.
19 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Once a thriving waterway navigable by large boats, the Jojnal has now shrunk into a foul-smelling canal. Photo: Star

Jojnal river chokes under encroachment and waste in Habiganj

17 May 2026, 13:42 PM
Once a flowing tributary of the Khowai, the river is now reduced to a polluted canal
17 May 2026, 13:42 PM
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12 Govt Primary Schools: Expansion work stalled for 3 years

The expansion work of 12 government primary schools in Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj, under the Fourth Primary Education Development Project (PEDP 4), has been stalled for over three years now.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Incomplete bridge approach road turns commute risky

The renovation and expansion work of the approach road of Shibpasha Bridge in Ajmeriganj upazila of Habiganj has remained incomplete well past its stipulated deadline
26 December 2024, 12:33 PM
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Christmas brings no joy for Khasis

Christmas this year carries a shadow of uncertainty for the residents of South Dimai Punjee village, a local Khasi community in Moulvibazar’s Barlekha upazila.
24 December 2024, 20:02 PM
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A treasure under threat of encroachment

The Lawachhara National Park has long been the victim of continuous encroachment over the years. According to local environmentalists, approximately 250 acres of the park is currently occupied, mostly by various local influential figures.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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A treasure under threat of encroachment

Around 250 acres of Lawachhara National Park remain occupied
14 December 2024, 16:27 PM
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Once it was a river!

Along Motiganj village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar, there is a narrow channel that somewhat resembles a canal.
5 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Habiganj

Md Abu Zahir, a former Awami League lawmaker, gained notoriety for orchestrating an extensive network of land grabbing and extortion throughout Habiganj
4 December 2024, 18:16 PM
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Tea workers end strike as NTC agrees to pay arrears

For three months, 12,000 workers across NTC's 12 tea gardens have gone unpaid, leaving them struggling to afford basic necessities. Many have turned to low-wage, irregular jobs as daily work
3 December 2024, 13:53 PM
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Garo community rituals kick off as Wangala festival begins

The air is filled with the sound of drums, signalling the start of rehearsals for the festival that marks the Garo community’s New Year celebrations
30 November 2024, 15:00 PM
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Khasi people now will hold ‘Seng Kut Snem’

festival over financial hardships, the indigenous Khasi community in the greater Sylhet region yesterday said they will be celebrating their New Year celebration as usual, thanks to the government’s promise of full support.
22 November 2024, 20:06 PM
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10 weeks unpaid: Thousands of tea workers suffer severe hardship

There are 12 tea plantations in Bangladesh owned by NTC, employing 11,286 workers
22 November 2024, 08:00 AM
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A dumping zone called Manu river

The Manu river in Moulvibazar is facing severe pollution as various types of waste, including household garbage, are routinely dumped along its banks.
14 November 2024, 18:51 PM
Maharas Lila festival preparations going on in full swing

Preparations in full swing for Maha Raas Leela festival

The festival will take place on Friday, November 15, across different areas of the upazila, especially in Madhabpur and Adampur, where most Manipuri people live
12 November 2024, 15:03 PM
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Orange growers struggle with infestation

The decline began with an infestation of white insects that drew moisture from the roots, making the trees vulnerable to further damage by termites
11 November 2024, 10:37 AM
No let up in stealing of trees

No let-up in stealing of trees

Illegal cutting and theft of teak (shegun) trees continue in the Motijheel area of Moulvibazar's Juri upazila, causing concern among locals who feel that authorities are not taking enough action in this regard
10 November 2024, 13:35 PM
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Tea production takes a hit from bad weather

Tea production in Bangladesh will likely decline this year due to adverse weather, namely sporadic bursts of rain and subsequent flooding, according to market players.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
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Illegal fish market on RHD land

Influential quarters have continued constructing an illegal market by occupying a portion of land owned by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) in Habiganj town.
31 October 2024, 19:40 PM
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Puja brings no joy to tea workers

Tea worker Anima Bauri’s family consists of eight members, all dependent on her for their livelihood.
30 October 2024, 18:00 PM
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Puja brings no joy to tea workers

'I've gone without wages for the last six weeks. Each day is a challenge, as we survive on just water, salt, and rice'
30 October 2024, 14:44 PM
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In grabbers’ clutches

Local influential persons have encroached upon and filled up a government canal  in Lakhai upazila of Habiganj to construct different structures including shops and houses.
27 October 2024, 18:00 PM

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