Traffic jam on Dhaka-Sylhet 3km highway disrupts commuters
Traffic jam on Dhaka-Sylhet 3km highway disrupts commuters

A severe traffic jam spanning three kilometers has brought the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway to a standstill in the Sonargaon area of Narayanganj, severely disrupting the flow of traffic. The gridlock, which began around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, has caused significant delays for drivers and passengers alike....

Jaintapur farmers thrive with bumper watermelon harvest
Jaintapur farmers thrive with bumper watermelon harvest

A sea of lush green vines stretches across the fields of Jaintapur, each cradling vibrant watermelons that glisten under the late winter sun. This year, farmers in this upazila of Sylhet have enjoyed a bumper harvest, with their produce not only filling local markets but also reaching wholesale...

Devil Hunt Operation: Ex-MP Habibur's nephew, 12 others held
Devil Hunt Operation: Ex-MP Habibur's nephew, 12 others held

Thirteen people including leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, have been detained in Sylhet city as part of the ongoing Devil Hunt operation, reports UNB. ADC (Media) Mohammad Saiful Islam of Sylhet Metropolitan Police said Lipon Kasud Mia Chowdhury, nephew...

5 killed in Sylhet road crash
5 killed in Sylhet road crash

Five people, including a child, were killed as a truck crashed into a private car on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway at Unishmile in Osmaninagar upazila of Sylhet district on Sunday. Four of the deceased were identified as Sohel, 40, Shamima, 40, Ety Begum, 35, and Ayan, 7, while the identity of another...

Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, surrounding regions
Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, surrounding regions

A mild earthquake was felt across several parts of the country, including Dhaka, around 1:26 PM on Friday. Tremors were also reported in Sylhet and other regions. Initial reports of damage were not immediately available. According to Volcano Discovery, a platform that monitors seismic activity,...

Film actors’ association imposes lifetime ban on Nipun Akter
Film actors’ association imposes lifetime ban on Nipun Akter

The Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) has imposed a lifetime ban on actress Nipun Akters membership, citing her alleged connections to the ousted Awami League government. The decision was confirmed by BFAA Vice President DA Tayeb on Tuesday, following a meeting on Sunday. Last July,...

Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet
Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet

There were doubts whether Durbar Rajshahi would play their first match in Chattogram against Sylhet Strikers on Friday due to their ongoing payment dilemma. They eventually took to field after the issue was somewhat solved and flexed their muscles against Sylhet at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium...

Sylhet secures second BPL win with 8-run victory over Khulna
Sylhet secures second BPL win with 8-run victory over Khulna

Sylhet Strikers secured their second win of the season with a thrilling 8-run victory over Khulna Tigers in a closely contested BPL match. After losing the toss, Sylhet posted a competitive total of 182 for 5 in their 20 overs at Sylhet International Stadium. Khulna, in pursuit of the target,...

BPL: Rangpur elected to field first against Sylhet
BPL: Rangpur elected to field first against Sylhet

Rangpur Riders won the toss and elected to field first against Sylhet Strikers in search of their fourth win in a row in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. This is the first match of the Sylhet phase. Rangpur Riders (Playing XI):...

Earthquake shakes Bangladesh, no damage reported
Earthquake shakes Bangladesh, no damage reported

An earthquake was felt across several regions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Sylhet, and Cumilla, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Fortunately, no damage has been reported. Rubayet Kabir, Officer-in-Charge of the Earthquake Observation and Research Center at the Meteorological Department,...