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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 details a visit to the Agargaon Passport Office for photo submission. The author recounts long queues, multiple verification steps, and unexpected documentation requirements. Despite the ordeal, the process eventually concluded with the picture taking.
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During a curfew in Sylhet, two individuals were detained by the police. The situation escalated when one person was caught because deleted files remained on his phone's 'Recently Deleted' folder. Police found suspicious pictures while searching the second man's device.
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An altercation occurred between two factions of the Chhatra Dal near Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) while welcoming the new Vice-Chancellor. During the incident, a journalist alleged being harassed and prevented from performing professional duties by several student leaders.
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The Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism called upon UK investors to invest in Bangladesh's tourism and hospitality sector. He highlighted the country's rich natural beauty, mentioning destinations like Sylhet's tea gardens. The government is working to create a sustainable and competitive industry.
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Rehabilitation work on the Sylhet-Shunamganj railway line is reported to be less than 20% complete despite the project deadline passing. The 34-km line, closed since damage in the 2022 floods, saw its rehabilitation project begin in 2025. Project engineer Sajibur Rahman stated that the deadline has been extended by another year.
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Social Welfare advised against any political consideration when selecting beneficiaries for social safety net programs. The committee urged the ministry to take effective steps so that marginalized and underprivileged populations receive genuine services.
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The daughter of the murdered couple filed a case with Kotwali Police Station on Saturday night over the killings in Sylhet's Raynagar area. The complaint alleges the three victims were killed by hired attackers in connection with a long-running land dispute. Police had earlier detained Babul Miah as a suspect, but the case does not name him.
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Police in Sylhet recovered a blood-stained knife on Thursday morning from a vacant plot in Raynagar. Investigators said the knife was recovered after information from Babul Miah, who is in custody as the main suspect. The victims were an elderly couple and their domestic help, whose bodies were found in their house the day before.
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The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said on 2026-07-27 that flood conditions in low-lying areas adjacent to the Kushiyara River in Sylhet district are likely to improve over the next three days. It said water levels of the Surma-Kushiyara rivers had fallen in the previous 24 hours and may keep falling. The Kushiyara River remained above the danger level at the Fenchuganj station.
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The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said on 2026-07-27 that flood conditions in low-lying areas near the Kushiyara River in Sylhet district are likely to improve over the next three days. It said water levels in the Surma-Kushiyara rivers have fallen in the last 24 hours and may keep falling. The Kushiyara River was still above the danger level at the Fenchuganj station.
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The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued a special flood warning on 2026-07-26, saying heavy rainfall could trigger short-term flooding in parts of Sylhet and nearby districts. The bulletin said the Kushiyara river was already above danger level at the Fenchuganj and Markuli monitoring stations, and water levels in the Surma and Kushiyara were rising. It warned that low-lying areas in Sylhet and Sunamganj could worsen further over the next few days.
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The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said on 2026-07-26 that several rivers in Sylhet and nearby districts were still above danger level. It warned that low-lying areas along the Kushiyara and Surma could see short-term flooding within the next one to three days. The bulletin also said heavy to very heavy rain was expected across Sylhet and adjoining divisions.
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