Aminul Islam

Dredging Old Brahmaputra: Tk 2,763cr project crawling along

For nearly five years, the BIWTA has been dredging the Old Brahmaputra in Mymensingh to improve its navigability under a Tk 2,763 crore project, but only 26 percent of the project has been completed as of early May this year.

4w ago

Entrepreneurs make hay out of naturally available leaves

Thousands of women from several villages in Mymensingh’s Phulbaria upazila are now becoming self-reliant by making an earning through the production of traditional handicrafts from a variety of leaves.

3m ago

First city polls under new AL govt today

Mymensingh and Cumilla cities go to polls today to pick their mayors and councillors, just two months after the Awami League formed a new government.

4m ago

BNP on the run

BNP is facing an uphill battle in different parts of the country in maintaining its existence on the streets due to mass arrests.

6m ago

A fight for survival: Jatra artistes in dire financial crisis due to elections

The artistes have told The Daily Star that they wait for winter season for contracts, but this year, the scenario is totally different due to impact of general election and its ongoing movements. Now, people have been engaged in election campaign, bypassing cultural activities.

6m ago

Classical maestro Ustad Sunil Dhar celebrated in Mymensingh

Ustad Sunil Kumar Dhar Smriti Parishad organised the programme titled, “Surer Shekhar”, at Mymensingh Zilla Shilpakala Academy auditorium

10m ago

Three fish varieties that revolutionised aquaculture

Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in fish production in the last 12 years through aquaculture driven by a surge in yield of three fish varieties, namely pangas, tilapia and climbing fish (koi).

12m ago

Nazrul memorial centres need urgent attention

The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam are at risk of slowly fading away in the very places they were created

1y ago
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Dredging Old Brahmaputra: Tk 2,763cr project crawling along

For nearly five years, the BIWTA has been dredging the Old Brahmaputra in Mymensingh to improve its navigability under a Tk 2,763 crore project, but only 26 percent of the project has been completed as of early May this year.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Entrepreneurs make hay out of naturally available leaves

Thousands of women from several villages in Mymensingh’s Phulbaria upazila are now becoming self-reliant by making an earning through the production of traditional handicrafts from a variety of leaves.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

First city polls under new AL govt today

Mymensingh and Cumilla cities go to polls today to pick their mayors and councillors, just two months after the Awami League formed a new government.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

BNP on the run

BNP is facing an uphill battle in different parts of the country in maintaining its existence on the streets due to mass arrests.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

A fight for survival: Jatra artistes in dire financial crisis due to elections

The artistes have told The Daily Star that they wait for winter season for contracts, but this year, the scenario is totally different due to impact of general election and its ongoing movements. Now, people have been engaged in election campaign, bypassing cultural activities.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Classical maestro Ustad Sunil Dhar celebrated in Mymensingh

Ustad Sunil Kumar Dhar Smriti Parishad organised the programme titled, “Surer Shekhar”, at Mymensingh Zilla Shilpakala Academy auditorium

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Three fish varieties that revolutionised aquaculture

Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in fish production in the last 12 years through aquaculture driven by a surge in yield of three fish varieties, namely pangas, tilapia and climbing fish (koi).

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Nazrul memorial centres need urgent attention

The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam are at risk of slowly fading away in the very places they were created

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

How long does it take to install a 400-metre pipe?

The residents beside Alexander castle in Mymensingh city have been left to suffer due to unfinished roadwork, as the authorities have failed to construct a 400-metre drain pipe over seven months.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Scanty rainfall affects jute retting

Growers are facing trouble in retting raw jute as a lack of rainfall has reduced the availability of natural waterbodies, affecting the quality of the eco-friendly fibre being produced, according to farmers.

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