Mirza Shakil

Eid is about homecoming and family reunion. But this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr brought no such joy for the 23 crewmen of hijacked MV Abdullah.

Persistent problems, such as the price hike of raw materials and reduced demand, are forcing many weavers in Tangail to leave their profession, with the number of handlooms and artisans rapidly decreasing and many fearing the 200-year-old tradition is nearing a point of no return.

In rural areas, sheaths (khol) of fallen areca nut leaves are usually used to build fire in earthen stoves for cooking.

With the drive to recover the Louhajang river in Tangail municipal area continuing in full swing, the once beautiful river is gradually returning to its previous shape.

Ahead of every festival, demand for traditional dresses increases all across the country as everyone desires to join the festivities by draping themselves in beautiful clothing.

Transport workers have expressed concern over severe gridlock near Bangabandhu Bridge during Eid journey this year, despite various steps taken to facilitate a hassle-free journey.

When it comes to sweets, Tangail is mostly known for the famous Porabari Chamcham.

Now they not only have a house, but found a way of earning their livelihood as well.

Influentials with political support are extracting sand illegally from raised shoals of Jamuna river in Tangail’s Bhuanpur upazila, alleged locals.

Hafizur Rahman's tale embodies the indomitable spirit that defines a true martial artist.

Saiful Islam, 34, a resident of Rashra village in Tangail’s Basail upazila, sold a piece of his land and borrowed some money to go to Saudi Arabia with a job.

As India’s geographical indication (GI) recognition of Tangail sari sparked widespread outcry and criticism around Bangladesh, including on social media, questions have emerged about why Bangladesh failed to get GI recognition despite being a rightful claimant

The construction work of Khakuriya Bridge on Dhalapara-Purbasinda road in Tangail’s Ghatail upazila remains incomplete almost two years past its deadline, leaving residents of 40 villages with untold sufferings.

Rivers don’t live anymore, they merely exist. They exist as relics of their halcyon days when rivers were truly wild, mysterious, free -- or as a character in their own story, as told through poetry and music.

At the very entrances of Tangail district town -- on Tangail-Mymensingh highway in north, Tangail-Aricha highway in south, and Dhaka-Tangail highway in east --  await heaps of garbage dumped by municipality authorities after collecting from households.

Once what were beautiful hillocks of red earth, are now barren lands.

A high number of patients are turning up at hospitals in Tangail with cold-related health complications, amid the ongoing cold wave over the last couple of weeks.

The Madhupur Sal Forest in Tangail, once teeming with diverse wildlife such as peacocks, wild buffalo, and deer, is now facing a devastating impact from deforestation, food shortages, and poaching.

Once a vibrant waterway in Tangail, Sundari canal is now on its deathbed as a result of pollution and encroachment.

Kader, Murad face embarrassing defeats