Stone quarries

Moynul Islam
Bangladesh

Sylhet transport workers declare indefinite strike from tomorrow

President of Sylhet District Bus-Minibus, Coach-Microbus Workers’ Union alleged that transport owners, workers, and those involved in Sylhet's stone-related businesses have long been neglected...

Sylhet District Stone-Related Businessmen Owners-Workers Unity Council held a press conference in the district today (18 June). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Sylhet business owners, workers demand reopening of stone quarries, end to harassment

The incident occurred around noon (14 June) after Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan visited the Jaflong tourist area. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Advisers Rizwana, Fouzul face protest by stone workers over quarry closure in Sylhet

The unbridled stone extraction in many areas of Sylhet not only claims lives, it also destroys the environment and the ecology. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt suspends lease of 17 stone quarries over environmental concerns

The quarries in Bholaganj, Jaflong, and Bichnakandi have been closed for years under the pretext of environmental preservation. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Thousands wallow in unemployment as Sylhet stone quarries shut over environmental concerns

A high grating sound comes from the stone crushing sites throughout the day, darkening the whole surrounding area with dust from the machines, resulting in both sound and air pollution. Photo: TBS
Environment

1,500 illegal stone crushers in Sylhet put public health, environment in jeopardy  

The unbridled stone extraction in many areas of Sylhet not only claims lives, it also destroys the environment and the ecology. File Photo: TBS
Environment

Stone quarries in Sylhet a threat to lives, environment