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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 Iranian Ambassador accused Western mainstream media of presenting the conflict in West Asia unfairly and with bias. He stated that oppressed people in Palestine and Gaza are labeled as 'terrorists,' while Israel is portrayed as a 'savior of democracy.' The comments were made at a seminar organized by Jagannath University.
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Representatives from television and online media questioned the necessity of an upper house in Bangladesh's parliament. They also expressed reservations about a provision limiting a person to ten years as Prime Minister. These discussions occurred during a meeting with the parliamentary special committee.
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The Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor stated that the government is sorry and embarrassed regarding incidents of attacks and vandalism across the country.
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Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir spoke in Sylhet on July 25 about ongoing development projects meant to improve transport and urban infrastructure. He said a new road from Ambarkhana to Lakkatura has been taken up to reduce traffic congestion in the city. He also said work is underway on widening the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road and planning links from Osmani International Airport to Lakkatura and from Lakkatura to TB Gate.
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Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addressed a Sylhet divisional rally on 2026-07-25 as chief guest. He criticized the government and called for reforms backed by a referendum. He also raised local demands including upgrading Osmani International Airport, finishing the Sylhet-Dhaka highway and converting Sylhet Engineering College into a university.
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Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir spoke at a joint meeting in Sylhet Circuit House on 2026-07-25 with officials from the Roads and Highways Department and Sylhet City Corporation. He said a new road from Ambarkhana to Lakkatura has been taken up to reduce traffic congestion in the city. He also said more road projects are underway, including widening the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road and building alternative links to Sylhet Osmani International Airport.
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Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir spoke in Sylhet on 2026-07-25 at a joint meeting with the Roads and Highways Department and Sylhet City Corporation. He said a new road from Ambarkhana to Lakkatura has been taken up to ease traffic congestion in the city. He also said other road works are under way, including plans to widen the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road and build alternate links near the airport.
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Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Moktadir said in Sylhet on 2026-07-25 that the government is working to reduce public suffering through better infrastructure, drainage and faster development projects. He made the remarks during a visit in Sylhet Division. The report also noted a separate violent incident in Moulvibazar tied to a land dispute.
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Government says it is working to ease public suffering in Sylhet
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addressed a Sylhet divisional rally on 2026-07-25. He criticized the government, warned against authoritarian rule, and said people would not accept another fascist government. He also raised local demands including upgrading Osmani International Airport, completing the Sylhet-Dhaka highway, and launching Sylhet Medical University.
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Commerce, Industries, and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Moktadir spoke at a joint meeting in Sylhet Circuit House on 2026-07-25. He said the government is working to reduce public suffering through better infrastructure, drainage, and faster development projects in Sylhet. He also cited ongoing and planned road works, including widening the Sylhet-Fenchuganj-Moulvibazar road and building an alternative route from Osmani International Airport to Lakkatura and TB Gate.
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The government appointed Md Abdullah Al Mamun as the new deputy commissioner of Sylhet on 2026-07-24. He was serving as a deputy secretary in the Information and Communication Technology Division before the posting. The Ministry of Public Administration issued the gazette notification on Thursday.
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Sylhet city units of Jamaat-e-Islami held separate processions and leaflet distribution drives on 2026-07-23. The activities were organized ahead of the party-led divisional rally scheduled for 2026-07-25 at Sylhet Government Alia Madrasa মাঠ. The local campaign took place in several parts of the city, including Shahparan West, Ambarkhana and Dargha Gate.
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