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The pineapples produced in Madhupur upazila of Tangail have earned the status of a Geographical Indication (GI) product. Madhupur is renowned for its red soil. The pineapple from this region is also well-known. The pineapples of Modhupur Garh region is famous for its taste. Locals consider that...
A banker died from electrocution at Kaharta village under Sakhipur Upazila of Tangail on Thursday.The deceased was identified Rayhan Shipon, 38, Assistant Manager of Sakhipur sub-branch of AB Bank, son of Mohammad Nuru Mia, resident of Nolua Paharkanchan area of the Upazila.Quoting locals, Sakhipur ...
A sudden storm at Shakhipur in Tangail damaged several croplands and vegetable lands. Farmers of the area faced huge loss due to the storm. The storm accompanied by gusty wind occurred on Early Tuesday. The banana gardens, vegetable lands and other croplands were severely damaged in the storm. ...
Professor Dr Md Anwarul Azim Akhand joined as the Vice-Chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) on Saturday.The government appointed Professor Dr Md Anwarul Azim Akhand as MBSTU VC for a four-year term following the approval of the President and Chancellor.Students we...
Two passengers of an auto-rickshaw were killed and two others were injured in a road accident as a truck hit the auto-rickshaw at Dhanbari in Tangail on Friday.The accident occurred at Baghil area of Dhopakhali in Dhanbaria at around 7:30am. The deceased were identified as Abu Rayhan, son of Abdur R...
Two people were killed in two separate road accidents in Shuvolya area under Fatehpur union and Deohata area under Gorai union of Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Monday.One of the deceased was identified as Sonamuddin, 70, resident of Kotbohuria village under Bohuria union. Identity of another deceas...
The longest railway bridge which is being constructed only 300 meters away from Jamuna Bridge over the Jamuna River in Tangail is now completely visible. All the spans of the bridge have been installed. Ninety-four percent work of the bridge has already been completed.The work at the east side of th...
The contractor organization for toll collection and maintenance of Jamuna bridge, the second largest bridge of the country, has been changed. After calling for tenders, China Road and Bridge Corporation Company, as the lowest bidder, was given the responsibility of collecting toll and managing ...
The Chamcham sweet of Tangail’s Panchani sweet is renowned worldwide. At present, the sweet of Newaj Ali at Kanchanpur Bil Para market under Basail Upazila of the district has gained popularity for its taste and quality. The sweet lovers from different parts of the country are coming to ...
A motorcyclist was killed as a truck ran over him on Dhaka-Tangail highway in Jokarchar area under Kalihati Upazila of Tangail on Monday.The deceased was identified as Sazedul Islam, 45, son of Atatullah Fakir, a resident of Shahapur area under Ishwardi Upazila in Pabna district. He was doing a job ...
Residents of Sakhipur and Basail upazila in Tangail are demanding a bridge over the Bangshi river for a long time. Almost 20,000 people of 14 villages in the two upazilas are suffering for a want of bridge there.Bangshi river separates the Sakhipur and Basail Upazila. People of both sides of the riv...
Train services all over the country remained suspended for several days all over the country due to the unrest caused by quota reformation movement. However, Rajshahi Commuter train started operation after 13 long days on Thursday.The Rajshahi Commuter Train carried passengers of Tangail, starting i...
National Fisheries Week was inaugurated in Tangail with the motto “Bhorbo Machhe Moder Desh, Gorbo Smart Bangladesh” on Wednesday.A rally and discussion jointly arranged by district administration and District Fisheries Officer’s Office were held on this occasion. The rally was bro...
A college student was killed as a covered van hit the motorcycle carrying him at Sakhipur-Shohorgopinpur road in Debolchala Altar intersection area under Sakhipur Upazila of Tangail on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Roni Ahmed, 17, son of Abdul Latif, resident of Chotochaon village in Sakhipu...
After quota protest led by the students and ease of curfew, the vehicular movement has returned to normalcy on Dhaka-Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway.However, a loss of Tk 6 crore was incurred as toll collection of the bridge in the last week due to the protest and curfew.Executive Engineer of Ban...
A mini version of Tangail’s traditional sweet Chamcham, dubbed as mini Chamcham, is gaining popularity in Tangail town. This sweetmeat is being made at 10 to 12 shops of the town at present.A good amount of these mini Chamchams is being sold at these shops. There are 25 sweetmeat factories in ...
A sexagenarian man was killed and four others were injured as a CNG-run auto rickshaw collided head on with a passenger bus on Tangail-Jamlpur highway in Golabari area under Modhupur Upazila of Tangail on Monday.The deceased was identified as Anowar Hossain, 65, son of Shukur Ali, resident of Mirzap...
The approach road of a bridge, built over the Dhaleswari river, collapsed in Choubaria area under Sadar upazila of Tangail district on Wednesday morning, halting traffic movement on Tangail-Torapganj road.The west side link road of the (SDS) bridge under Katuli union of the upazila broke down in the...
Around 30-metre portion of Gobindashi-Valkutia-Chituliapara road has been washed away in Bhuapur upazila of Tangail district due to the strong pressure of water of the river Jamuna during the ongoing flood.The road collapsed on Saturday morning due to the strong flow of water. As a result, around 15...
The water level of all the rivers in the Tangail district including the Jamuna River at Bhuapur Upazila is increasing due to the flash flood coming down from the upstream and the heavy rains. As a result, the Jhenai river water has increased by 44 cm at Jokarchar point in Kalihati in the last 24 hou...
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