Mirza Shakil

Akalu Govt Primary School: Playground turned into a construction site

The playground of Akalu Government Primary School in Aloa of Bhuanpur upazila in Tangail has been occupied by road construction materials and vehicles for the past several weeks, disrupting students’ education and sports activities.

1w ago

Upazila Health Complex: Construction of new buildings stalled for 20yrs

Over 2.5 lakh residents of Tangail’s Basail upazila are deprived of quality healthcare facilities as the construction of the upazila health complex’s new buildings remains stalled for nearly 20 years.

1w ago

Kalihati upazila in Tangail: Locals suffer as key road lies incomplete

Residents of Kalihati upazila in Tangail are enduring significant hardships due to the deteriorating condition of a key local road, which remains incomplete after contractors abandoned the repair work

1w ago

Shawl makers struggle amid high production costs

Even though sales of Tangail’s iconic shawl, produced in both handlooms and powerlooms, have increased this winter, weavers and artisans are struggling to make expected profits due to the rising cost of production, especially the high price of yarn.

3w ago

The wonder of guerilla warfare in 1971

In 1971, the people of Bangladesh united to fight the occupying Pakistani forces and their local collaborators.

1m ago

Diversification of Shital Pati: Tangail craftsmen preserve ancestral profession

Shital Pati, woven from the fibres of a specific type of cane (pati bet), is prized for its smooth texture and natural cooling properties, offering comfort during Bengal's sweltering summers

1m ago

The day Tangail tasted freedom

On December 11, 1971, freedom fighters raised the flag of an independent Bangladesh after freeing Tangail from the grip of Pakistani occupation forces. 

1m ago

Garbage piles up in front of health centre

A large pile of garbage has accumulated in front of the Kalia Union Family and Planning Health Centre in Tangail’s Sakhipur upazila, creating an unsanitary and unpleasant environment for patients, staff, and locals.

2m ago
February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Akalu Govt Primary School: Playground turned into a construction site

The playground of Akalu Government Primary School in Aloa of Bhuanpur upazila in Tangail has been occupied by road construction materials and vehicles for the past several weeks, disrupting students’ education and sports activities.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Upazila Health Complex: Construction of new buildings stalled for 20yrs

Over 2.5 lakh residents of Tangail’s Basail upazila are deprived of quality healthcare facilities as the construction of the upazila health complex’s new buildings remains stalled for nearly 20 years.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Kalihati upazila in Tangail: Locals suffer as key road lies incomplete

Residents of Kalihati upazila in Tangail are enduring significant hardships due to the deteriorating condition of a key local road, which remains incomplete after contractors abandoned the repair work

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Shawl makers struggle amid high production costs

Even though sales of Tangail’s iconic shawl, produced in both handlooms and powerlooms, have increased this winter, weavers and artisans are struggling to make expected profits due to the rising cost of production, especially the high price of yarn.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

The wonder of guerilla warfare in 1971

In 1971, the people of Bangladesh united to fight the occupying Pakistani forces and their local collaborators.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Diversification of Shital Pati: Tangail craftsmen preserve ancestral profession

Shital Pati, woven from the fibres of a specific type of cane (pati bet), is prized for its smooth texture and natural cooling properties, offering comfort during Bengal's sweltering summers

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

The day Tangail tasted freedom

On December 11, 1971, freedom fighters raised the flag of an independent Bangladesh after freeing Tangail from the grip of Pakistani occupation forces. 

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Garbage piles up in front of health centre

A large pile of garbage has accumulated in front of the Kalia Union Family and Planning Health Centre in Tangail’s Sakhipur upazila, creating an unsanitary and unpleasant environment for patients, staff, and locals.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Garbage piles up in front of health centre

Nearby traders from Barachaona market allegedly discard their waste in front of the health centre, leading to a persistent, foul odour and an unhealthy atmosphere around the area

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Tangail’s Santosh: Bhasani memorabilia lie neglected

The memorabilia of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a legendary political figure and dreamer of independent Bangladesh, lie neglected in Tangail’s Santosh due to indifference of the authorities concerned.