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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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Four customers filed a writ petition in the High Court because they could not withdraw money despite having funds in their respective bank accounts. The court issued an order seeking to declare inaction illegal and directing necessary steps for fund withdrawal.
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The government borrowed 16,061 crore taka from commercial banks during the first two months (July-August) of the current fiscal year. This marks a 410 percent increase compared to the same period last year. However, the government repaid loans taken from the central bank.
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Prices of vegetables and several kitchen items rose in Sylhet city markets on July 27, with traders and shoppers reporting increases at Subidbazar, Ambarkhana, Rikabibazar and other areas. The report said broiler chicken, Sonali chicken and hilsa fish also became more expensive in recent weeks. Traders blamed supply disruption, while buyers said some sellers were charging extra on the basis of a shortage.
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The Department of Agricultural Extension said rain and runoff damaged crops across parts of the Sylhet region, including Moulvibazar and Habiganj, in the week ending July 19. The report said Aus paddy, Aman seedbeds, summer vegetables and fruit orchards were affected on thousands of hectares. Officials said affected farmers would get government assistance for the next crop.
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British fintech company VALT launched operations in Bangladesh on 2026-07-25 with an event in Sylhet. The company said it is entering the digital payments market with a focus on the hospitality sector. Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Khaled Ahmed inaugurated the local launch.
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Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Moktadir spoke at a meeting in Sylhet Circuit House on 2026-07-25 with officials from the Roads and Highways Department and Sylhet City Corporation. He said the government was working on drainage, canal preservation, and several road projects, including widening the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road and building new links near Osmani International Airport.
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Sylhet road projects aimed at easing city traffic, minister says
Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir spoke in Sylhet on July 25 about transport and urban infrastructure projects. He said a new road from Ambarkhana to Lakkatura has been undertaken to reduce traffic congestion, and that several other road projects are under way in the city. He also said the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road will be widened and new links are planned toward the airport.
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On 2026-07-25, Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir held a meeting at the Sylhet Circuit House with Roads and Highways Department and Sylhet City Corporation officials. He said a new road from Ambarkhana to Lakkatura has been taken up to reduce traffic congestion in Sylhet city. He also said widening work is planned for the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road, along with new links between Sylhet Osmani International Airport, Lakkatura and TB Gate.
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Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet on 2026-07-24 at a programme in the Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities and technical education to strengthen families and support women’s self-reliance. The event was held under the Prime Minister’s Office programme for small ethnic communities, and beneficiaries received bicycles, sewing machines and scholarships.
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Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke at a programme in Sylhet Sadar Upazila on 2026-07-24. He said the government is working to expand livelihood opportunities and technical education for women, and beneficiaries received bicycles, sewing machines and scholarships at the event. He also said women would get training in aquaponics-based fish and vegetable cultivation and that support could follow after training.
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Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir said in Sylhet on 2026-07-24 that the government is expanding livelihood opportunities and technical education for women. The programme at Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium distributed bicycles, sewing machines and scholarships to beneficiaries under a Prime Minister's Office project for small ethnic communities. He also said women will receive training in aquaponics and that a Technical Training Institute is planned for Sylhet Sadar.
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Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet Sadar Upazila on 2026-07-24. He said the government is working to expand livelihood opportunities and technical education to support women’s economic independence. The event distributed bicycles, sewing machines and educational scholarships, and he said training in aquaponics-based fish and vegetable cultivation would be provided next.
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