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Sylhet is dealing with several unrelated local developments this week, according to the available reports. Health is a recurring theme: two more children died with measles-like symptoms, bringing the division's combined confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 133 this year, with 28 new confirmed cases in the same period. A separate report notes a 10-month-old died of measles symptoms as the toll reached 109. Three workers were also hurt in a gas cylinder explosion at a warehouse in South Surma upazila.
UNB · Aug 14, 2026In Raynagar, the daughter of a murdered couple filed a case over the deaths of three people, citing a long-running land dispute; police recovered a blood-stained knife based on information from a suspect in custody, Babul Miah.
The Daily Star · Aug 15, 2026On the economy and education, vegetable and kitchen item prices rose in city markets, with traders citing supply disruption, while State Minister Bobby Hajjaj outlined planned primary education reforms at a Sylhet workshop. A separate report covers a call to develop the region's agricultural potential. Note the health and crime items dominate this set.
The Financial Express · Jul 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The article features a picture story about the predator kingfisher. These birds are indicators of clean water and lush environments, preying on more than just fish. They hunt small rodents, insects, locusts, grasshoppers, snakes, frogs, and small reptiles. The pictures were taken from the Bolrampur area of Pabna Sadar.
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The article discusses Abdul Karim Sahitabishar's extensive work in various fields including local culture, history, and language. It highlights his significant contributions to the history of Chittagong, noting that 'Islambad' is considered a valuable resource on the region's history, language, and culture.
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The films 'Lalsalu' and 'Chitra Nadi Pare,' which were previously shown on Bangladesh Biman flights, have reportedly been stopped. The decision to discontinue the screening has led to questions on social media regarding the reason for the halt.
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A judicial magistrate was appointed to oversee the exhumation of actor Salman Shah's remains from his grave in Sylhet. The appointment was made in compliance with a court order from Dhaka.
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Floodwaters began receding in Sylhet, but many residents still faced shortages of drinking water and food. Large numbers of tube wells remained submerged across the district.
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