Sylhet
Eliminate the Suffering of People Affected by Floods, Waterlogging, and Disasters
This year, the monsoon season began in full swing by mid-Joishtho (late May). Due to a deep depression, there is heavy rain with gusty winds across the country. As a result, anticipated with dread that flood conditions may arise within the next two days in at least six districts. In Dhaka and other major cities, knee-deep water has accumulated. Due to the impact of the depression, there was a tidal wave in several coastal areas yesterday.
Stop stone extraction frenzy in Sylhet
The Sada Pathor (White Stone) Tourist Center near the zero line of the Bholaganj border in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet is one of the most attractive places for domestic and foreign tourists. This is the must visit spot in the area. This tourist center is spread over an area of about 15 acres near the Bangladesh-India border. The main attraction of this tourist center is the stream of water flowing over numerous small and large stones. Thousands of tourists from home and abroad flock there every day to see this beauty; but the area has recently started to become empty of stones due to the stone extraction. Today (May 3) media reports say that the gang has started looting stones in the white stone area since April 23.
End rampant destruction of hills and mounds
The practice of cutting hills and mounds to turn them into barren land is not new in Bangladesh. Despite much media coverage on the issue, no government has been able to stop it, and in fact, it has been gradually increasing. After the people's uprising, this destruction has surged, especially taking advantage of the political instability. The situation has become particularly alarming in the Sylhet region, where hill-cutting, land grabbing, and stone thefts are on the rise. Environmentalists claim that illegal hill-cutting is still rampant in Sylhet, causing fatalities. Between 2012 and 2021, 51 people have died in such incidents in Sylhet.
EU interested in strengthening partnership with Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) expressed interest in strengthening partnership with Bangladesh in the coming days.
PM to kick off polls campaign from Sylhet on Dec 20
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will begin her election campaign on December 20 through visits to the Mazars of saints Shahjalal and Shah Paran in Sylhet.
Petroleum oil found in Sylhet Gas Field
Petroleum oil has been discovered in well no. 10 of Sylhet Gas Field, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid announced on Sunday. He, however, said the accurate reserve of oil can be learnt 3-4 months later when necessary calculations are complete.
EC decides to withdraw 2 police commissioners, 1 DC and 5 SPs
The Election Commission (EC) has ordered the withdrawal of 2 Police Commissioners, 1 DC and 5 SPs. They are the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police of Barisal and Sylhet, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Brahmanbaria and the Superintendents of Police of Habiganj, Pirojpur, Noakhali, Satkhira and Meherpur. The EC informed this in a circular on Sunday (December 12).
34kg gold seized from Biman flight in Sylhet
Approximately 34kg of gold was seized from a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport on Friday morning.
Sylhet BCL activist stabbed to death, 2 fellows held
A Chhatra League activist has been stabbed to death in Sylhet’s Baluchar area early Tuesday.
