Debashish Debu

The Dhupagul drive was led by Sylhet Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Khoshnur Rubaiyat. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Illegal stone depots busted in Sylhet's Dhupagul, 4 lakh cubic feet seized

Collage: TBS
Panorama

Inside the 20-year stone looting spree at Sylhet’s tourist sites

Once a shining jewel of Sylhet, famed for its clear waters, white stones, and Meghalaya’s hills, “Sada Pathor” in Companiganj now lies devastated. Illegal stone looting has transformed this scenic riverbed into a barren wasteland with deep pits. The photo was taken on 12 August 2025. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Bangladesh

Rampant stone extraction at Sada Pathor: ACC holds local administration responsible

Once a shining jewel of Sylhet, famed for its clear waters, white stones, and Meghalaya’s hills, “Sada Pathor” in Companiganj now lies devastated. Illegal stone looting has transformed this scenic riverbed into a barren wasteland with deep pits. Once protected after 2017 floods and a tourist hotspot, it is now sadly scarred by relentless destruction. The photo was taken on 12 August 2025. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Bangladesh

Iconic 'Sada Pathor' reduced to dystopian wasteland by rampant stone extraction

Four young Sylhet natives, Afzal Hossain Chowdhury, Enamul Hasan, Iftikhar Irad and UK-based Shibbir Ahmed, decided to introduce a bold new solution, Udrive, Sylhet’s first self-drive car rental service. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Young entrepreneurs launch self-drive car rental service 'Udrive' in Sylhet

Photo shows the expelled Jubo Dal leader Jahid Khan/Collected
Bangladesh

BNP affiliate leaders led protest blocking advisers’ convoy in Sylhet, Jubo Dal leader expelled

Two upazilas in Sylhet flooded as Kushiara embankments collapse on 1 June 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

2 upazilas in Sylhet flooded as Kushiara embankments collapse

Despite the risks posed by damaged sections, vehicles continue to navigate the Dhaka-Sylhet-Tamabil Highway as the six-lane upgrade progresses at a sluggish pace. This photo, taken last week in the Lalabazar area of Dakshin Surma upazila, Sylhet, captures the ongoing challenges. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Transport

Dhaka-Sylhet Highway expansion lag causes travel nightmare

Sylhet Osmani International Airport. File Photo: Wikipedia
Aviation

Sylhet's trade gateway expands as Osmani Airport launches cargo flights

Businesses that suffered included KFC, Domino’s Pizza, Unimart, Royal Mark Hotel, several Bata showrooms, and multiple restaurants and shops. Photos: TBS
Bangladesh

Sylhet businesses devastated by looting and vandalism, police arrest 14

In the last 5 days, fish have been looted from at least 8 beels. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Police watch as thousands loot fish from Sunamganj beels following public announcement to do so

Forest Department officials and environmental activists suggest it could be an endangered wild goat or a rare deer species. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Rare animal spotted in Sylhet, identity unknown

The sculpture, known as ‘Krishan Chattar’, was part of a broader initiative to promote tourism and showcase the area’s cultural heritage. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Farmer's sculpture destroyed in Sunamganj