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High Court directs action on withdrawal of funds from National Bank accounts
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.
Government borrows significantly from commercial banks in first two months of fiscal year
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.
Vegetable prices rise in Sylhet markets
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.
Rain damages crops in Sylhet region
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.
British fintech VALT launches Bangladesh operations in Sylhet
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.
Commerce minister says Sylhet projects aim to ease waterlogging and traffic
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.
Govt working relentlessly to ease public sufferings: Commerce minister
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.
Sylhet road projects planned to ease traffic congestion
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.
Sylhet district sees government push for women’s economic empowerment
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.
Women empowered through livelihood and training initiatives in Sylhet
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.
Commerce minister says women’s economic empowerment efforts will continue in Sylhet
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.
Sylhet minister links women’s empowerment to technical training
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.
Commerce minister says government is working to empower women economically
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet on 2026-07-24. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities and technical education to support sustainable family development. The event included distribution of bicycles, sewing machines, and scholarships, and he said women will get aquaponics training with incentives after training.
Commerce minister says Sylhet women will get training and support
Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet on 2026-07-24 at a programme for the Prime Minister's Office's Living Standards Improvement Programme for Small Ethnic Communities. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities and technical education, and that beneficiaries received bicycles, sewing machines and scholarships. He also announced training in aquaponics-based fish and vegetable cultivation, followed by incentives after training.
Muktadir says government is expanding support for women in Sylhet
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet on 2026-07-24 about government efforts to expand livelihood opportunities and technical education for women. He said the programme was part of the Prime Minister's Office initiative for small ethnic communities, with bicycles, sewing machines and scholarships distributed to beneficiaries. He also said women would receive aquaponics training and later government incentives, and he inaugurated a free medical camp at Lakkatura Tea Estate the same day.
Minister outlines women empowerment drive in Sylhet
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke at a programme in Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium on 2026-07-24. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities, technical education, and training to help women become economically self-reliant. The same visit also included a free medical camp at Lakkatura Tea Estate and later the inauguration of the Ulto Rath Yatra procession.
Govt continues efforts to empower women economically
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke at a programme in Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium on July 24. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities and technical education to support women’s economic participation and family development. The programme also distributed bicycles, sewing machines, and scholarships, and the minister said training and incentives would follow for some beneficiaries.
Minister says government is expanding women’s economic opportunities in Sylhet
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke in Sylhet Sadar Upazila on July 24 about government efforts to expand livelihood opportunities for women. He said women will receive training in aquaponics-based fish and vegetable cultivation, along with support after training, and said a Technical Training Institute is planned for Sylhet Sadar. He also attended a free medical camp at Lakkatura Tea Estate and later the Ulto Rath Yatra inauguration.
Government expands women’s economic training in Sylhet
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke at a programme in Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium on 2026-07-24. He said the government is expanding livelihood opportunities, technical education, and training so women can become more self-reliant. He also said incentives will follow aquaponics training for homestead production and that a Technical Training Institute is planned for Sylhet Sadar.
Rain leaves crops on 2100 hectares in ruins
Heavy rain and upstream runoff damaged crops on more than 2,109 hectares in Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts of Sylhet region. The report said the losses followed a week of rainfall in the area. It did not give a recovery timeline.
Sylhet villager now a high-profile fruit farmer
Hasan Ahmed of Sylhet has built a successful orchard after starting as an experiment inspired by YouTube. The farm now grows grapes, Malta citrus and seedless lemons, which he says are viable in the region with proper soil management and care.
Rail line extension to Jaflong planned, feasibility study likely this month
Expatriates' Welfare Minister said the government is planning to extend the rail line to Jaflong. A feasibility study is expected to begin this month.
Biman resumes Sylhet-Manchester direct service
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed its direct Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester service on July 5, 2026. The government said it will also work on airfare differences and better services for expatriate Bangladeshis.
New labour market opens with positive progress, says expatriate welfare minister
The Sylhet page of Daily Sylhet reported that the expatriate welfare minister said there has been positive progress in opening new overseas labour markets. The item appeared on 8 July 2026.
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