Bandarban

A tunnel meant to connect now isolates: rain seeps through its walls, debris seals one end, and a parked microbus clogs the other. The Tk11 crore Bandarban Bus Terminal tunnel lies dim and forgotten, its promise buried beneath neglect. Photo: U She Thowai Marma
Infrastructure

Tk11 crore tunnel turns hazardous within 2 years, poor maintenance blamed

The 520-foot-long, 25-foot-wide tunnel—hailed as a project to ease traffic congestion and boost tourism—now forces commuters to endure pitch darkness, dripping walls, muddy stretches, and potholes

In Galanggya union of Ruma, a lone hut rises at the heart of a Jhum field. Built for rest after a long day’s toil, it will soon serve another purpose—sheltering the harvest once the golden rice is thrashed. Photo: U She Thowai Marma/TBS
In Focus

Jhum cultivation: A vanishing hillside harvest heritage

The border area with Myanmar in Naikhongchhari Upazila, Bandarban. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Woman’s leg blown off in landmine blast on Naikhongchhari border

TBS File Photo
Bangladesh

Kidnapped boy rescued in Bandarban; 1 held

Policemen interrogate staff at Danger Hill Resort following the tourists death today 23 July). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Tourist’s hanging body recovered at Bandarban resort

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Tourist accidentally shot dead with hunting rifle in Alikadam

Hill students’ org declares NCP ‘unwanted’ in Bandarban over Sarjis’ remark
Politics

Hill students’ org declares NCP ‘unwanted’ in Bandarban over Sarjis’ remark

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Slow loris rescued from Bandarban's Lama, set to be released into forest

Awareness drive discussed to combat violence against women and children
Bangladesh

Awareness drive discussed to combat violence against women and children

The incident occurred around 10am today (25 June), approximately 400 meters inside Myanmar territory near border pillars 46 and 47, opposite the Jaruliachari Border Outpost (BOP). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Another youth suffers severed ankle in landmine explosion near Naikhongchhari border

Devtakum. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bandarban's Devtakum reopens for tourists tomorrow as weather improves

Monsoon in Bandarban’s hilly hiking trails means endless adventure — something hundreds of Bangladeshi hikers eagerly await each year. But the risks are sometimes not worth the reward. Photo: Collected
Panorama

Tragedy on the trail: The deadly cost of unregulated adventure tourism in Bangladesh’s hills

Hafez Mehrab Hossain was swept away by strong current while visiting a waterfall in the hilly area of Ghumdhum union in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari upazila. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Youth swept away by strong current at Bandarban waterfall, still missing