Ripon Dey

Radhanagar, a remote scenic village in Moulvibazar, has some 25 resorts and eco-cottages to accommodate flocks of tourists visiting every day. Photo: Kajal Hazra
Bangladesh

Moulvibazar village turns into tourism hub

Hoolocks play a crucial role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration. Their population has greatly declined in the past 40 years due to indiscriminate deforestation, food shortage, and poaching. Photo: Sabit Hasan
Bangladesh

Hoolock population shrinks 84% in four decades

Some 500 houseboats currently operate in Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, offering trips across the haor. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Tourism flourishes on houseboats in Tanguar Haor

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Infrastructure

Kulaura-Shahbazpur rail projects almost stalls 

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Panorama

Shorter trees and fewer leaves: How Farakka is transforming the Sundarbans

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Education

Without income for a year, schoolteachers seek govt aid

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Economy

Tea labourer’s daily wage not even Tk167 in 167 years

A rare coral red kukri snake named Kamalabati coils itself. Kamalabati, scientifically known as Oligodon kheriensis, was first found in the country on 27 October, 2020 in Panchagarh. It was recently listed as a new species of snake in Bangladesh. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

New snake species spotted in Bangladesh

‘Bathan’ or cattle herding, is a seasonal business in Hakaluki Haor, the largest haor in the country. Photo/TBS
Economy

Bathan: The decline of a seasonal business in Hakaluki Haor

Last week, 4 pieces of medium-sized lemon were sold at Tk40, but now they are being sold at Tk80. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Increased intake of vitamin-C in pandemic boosts lemon business 

Tourism transforms Srimangal economy
Industry

Tourism transforms Srimangal economy

White tea was sold at Tk5,010 per kilogramme at the country’s second tea auction centre at Srimangal in Moulvibazar. Photo: TBS
Economy

White tea brings new business opportunities

Tea production declined but met target in 2020
Industry

Tea production declined but met target in 2020