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A hilltop restaurant in Moulvibazar's picturesque Sreemangal upazila stands empty as the ongoing political unrest has caused an unprecedented drop in tourist arrivals at the start of winter, typically a peak season for tourism. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS

Economy

Winter tourism in Moulvibazar sees dull start amid blockades

Photo: DC Bandarban/Facebook

Bangladesh

Manipuri weaver fashions full-length sari from banana plant

Fish production in Hakaluki haor in Sylhet has risen significantly following flash floods last year. Average fish production in Hakaluki rose by 5-7% and the year-on-year production is expected to rise by 4,000 tonnes this year. Photo: TBS

Economy

Hakaluki sees rise in fish production after Sylhet floods

Bangladesh

10 lakh Bangladeshis get Indian visas in 8 months last year

Bangladesh

Tourists swarm Cox’s Bazar, Srimangal amid 3-day holiday

Bangladesh

High land price drives away investors from Sreemangal Bscic Industrial Estate

This year, farmers in Sreemangal are making a good profit as the prices of the crop jumped up four to five times. Agricultural officials say the hilly lands in the region are suitable for cultivating Naga chilli. Photo: TBS

Economy

Flood a blessing in disguise for Sreemangal Naga chilli farmers

Bangladesh

Owners say 1cr kg of tea leaves wasted as workers demonstrate

Bangladesh

Flash floods inundate over 300 villages in Moulvibazar

A stream snakes through the Satchhari National Park located in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj. The Forest Department has proposed doubling the size of the national park by acquiring nearby lands, which naturalists said would benefit the wildlife. Photo: Saad Abdullah

Features

Satchhari National Park: Home to 200 species of birds set to get even bigger

Patenga Sea Beach was crowded with tourists during the Eid holidays. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Bangladesh

Tourism spots thrive with Eid holidaymakers

Environment

Tears of Tanguar Haor

Some 30 families are currently involved in community tourism at the Monipuri village of Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila. The pilot project was initiated by the government two years ago. Photo: TBS/Ranjit Jony

Districts

Community-based tourism sees huge potential in Moulvibazar