AL people clash with JCD-Jamaat in Sylhet, 6 detained

Eyewitnesses said that the student group chased a Chhatra League procession as it moved through Bandarbazar towards Humayun Rashid Chhatar. Chhatra League leaders fled from the scene, Chhatra League leaders-workers vandalized several motorcycles. While this chase and counter-chase was going on in the Bandarbazar area, several hundred Jamaat members gathered in the nearby Mohanpatti area […]

Struggle between Sylhet Awami League, BNP, but unity on the surface

The conflict in the Awami League regarding the nomination of the mayor candidate in the Sylhet Municipal Corporation elections has not been resolved yet. Rather, the ‘psychological distance’ regarding the next parliamentary elections is increasing. And although individual-centric influence has diminished in the Sylhet BNP, internal conflict-rifts remain. Meanwhile, both the parties are preparing for […]

SMP, BKash conducts workshop on investigation, prevention of MFS misuse

The workshop titled “Detection and prevention of misuse of mobile financial services” was held at Hotel Rose View, Sylhet with the participation of 70 investigating officers. Zubaidur Rahman, Additional Commissioner (Sadar & Administration), SMP, addressed the event as the chief guest, while Najibur Rahman, Advisor and former Additional Inspector General of Police, BKSH, EVP of […]

No Doubts During Puberty Anymore: A Workshop to Break Down the Taboo and Start Talking Openly About Reproductive Health

Rupali Das, a student of Sylhet Agragami Girls High School, said at the workshop that she learned about various issues at the workshop, including her own health issues. Apart from this, they also came to know that in case of child marriage there is a risk of various health complications, especially uterine cancer. “I learned […]

Ariful Haque unlikely to contest elections

There is little chance that BNP leader Ariful Haque Chowdhary, who has been mayor for two consecutive terms, will contest the Sylhet Municipal Corporation elections, according to his close aides. Earlier, Ariful Haque said that he would reveal his decision regarding his candidature at a rally in Sylhet city on Saturday afternoon. The BNP announced […]

Chance of light to moderate rain

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, said UNB report in Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s bulletin this morning. The bulletin valid for 24 hours from 9:00 am on Thursday said, “The weather is likely to remain mainly dry with isolated partly cloudy sky […]