In the complaint he alleged that a Facebook account named “Asif Iqbal Aron” had published misleading posts about him. He also alleged that a Facebook page named “Fenchuganjpradeen” published a news report using his name and reel video. According to his complaint, the report presented the incident in a way that did not accurately reflect […]
Five youths from Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet died in a road accident in Sanaiya area of Qatar on Sunday (June 21) morning. Kanaighat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mehdi Hasan Shakeel confirmed the deaths to Prothom Alo. “We have received information that five people have been killed. We are currently investigating their identities,” he said. Jhingabari […]
Eid holidays are a time to visit with family and friends. Taking advantage of the break, a large number of tourists reached Bholaganj Shada Pathor, a popular tourist spot in Sylhet’s Companyganj upazila. Tourists from different parts of the country have reached there to enjoy the holidays. With its crystal-clear waters, huge stone beds and […]
Immediately, Asadul stabbed the RAB member with a knife on the left side of his chest. Eamon was taken to Osmani Medical College Hospital in a critical condition, where he died at around 1:30 pm. Police further said that after stabbing the RAB member, Asadul fled while police officers chased him. He entered a house […]
The hosts suffered an early morning blow when captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto was out on 15 soon after beginning the day at 110-3. Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad LBW Shanto with a sharp inswinger in the fourth over of the day, ending the session with figures of 3-46. However, Liton and Mushfiqur ensured Bangladesh were firmly […]
Confirming the incident, MD Ashraful, officer-in-charge of South Surma police station, told Prothom Alo, “The trucks and pickups are still at the scene. We are in the process of seizing them.” Sylhet Metropolitan Police’s Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) MD Monjurul Alam told Prothom Alo that officials were collecting the names and addresses of the victims. […]
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman arrived in Sylhet today, Saturday morning, on a one-day visit to attend several events including a canal digging and the inauguration of Notun Kuri Sports. Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rehman Ruman said Tariq Rehman along with his wife Zubaida Rehman landed at Sylhet’s Osmani International Airport at around 10:05 […]
The blend of mountains, rivers, tea plantations and waterfalls has turned Sylhet into one of the most attractive travel destinations for Eid. During Eid holidays, various tourist places of Sylhet will be crowded by travel enthusiasts. People will visit the water, rocks and mountains with their families. Today’s photo story is about various tourist places […]
According to local administration, public representatives and flood victims, around 600 areas and villages in the city and district were submerged on Monday. The worst affected areas are Gowaighata and Kampaniganj upazilas, where roads have been submerged in water at various places, cutting off road connectivity. A large portion of crop fields and ponds have […]
The Sylhet office of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) measured water levels above the danger level at six locations in the Surma, Kushiyara, Sari and Sari-Goain rivers. Umar Sani Akon, Assistant Commissioner of the DC office, issued a notice at around 11:30 pm on Monday night declaring flood situation in the district as well […]
Three members of a family were killed when a huge piece of mud fell on their house in the Chamelibag residential area of Sylhet city on Monday morning. The rescue operation began at around 8 am today and the bodies buried in the mud were recovered at around 1:30 pm. The deceased included Agha Karim […]
Shahporan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Harunur Rashid Chowdhury said upon receiving information, a police team reached the spot at around 8am and is trying to rescue them. Sylhet has been receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days while several areas of the district have been hit by floods.