Mintu Deshwara

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.

4d ago

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

6d ago

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

1w ago

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

1w ago

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.

2w ago

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.

2w ago

Puja brings no joy to tea workers

Tea worker Anima Bauri’s family consists of eight members, all dependent on her for their livelihood.

2w ago

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'

2w ago
November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

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.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

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

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

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

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

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

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

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.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

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.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Puja brings no joy to tea workers

Tea worker Anima Bauri’s family consists of eight members, all dependent on her for their livelihood.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

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'

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

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.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Road or dumpsite?

The accumulation of garbage and household waste along a two-kilometre stretch of the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Madhabpur upazila, Habiganj district, is causing significant inconvenience to both locals and those passing through the area.