Dipankar Roy

Winter’s arrival does little to curb mosquito menace

Despite the onset of winter, when mosquito populations typically dwindle, Khulna city continues to grapple with a severe mosquito infestation.

2d ago

Tilted building poses threat to travellers

A four-story building, located at the Gutudia intersection on Khulna-Satkhira regional highway, is on the verge of collapse, posing an imminent risk of accidents.

3d ago

Tilted building poses threat to travellers

A four-story building, located at the Gutudia intersection on Khulna-Satkhira regional highway, is on the verge of collapse, posing an imminent risk of accidents

3d ago

KMCH struggles to cope with dengue patients

Khulna is witnessing a surge in the number of dengue patients every passing day.

2w ago

Around 50,000 farmers at risk of missing Boro season

Ullas Biswas is unsure if he will be able to cultivate Boro paddy on his five bighas of land in Khulna’s Dumuria upazila this season as his entire land is waterlogged.

2w ago

An important yet problematic route

The Khulna-Satkhira Highway, renovated at a cost of Tk 160 crore in 2020, has deteriorated significantly within four years. Some stretches of the road now appear like uneven railway tracks.

3w ago

Khulna-Satkhira Highway: A vital yet problematic route

The Khulna-Satkhira Highway, renovated at a cost of Tk 160 crore in 2020, has deteriorated significantly within four years. Some stretches of the road now appear like uneven railway tracks

3w ago

Khulna Region: Integrated farming gaining ground

Integrated farming methods involving multi-crop strategies are gradually transforming the agricultural landscape in Khulna region.

3w ago
October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

Obstacles defied, BNP rally peaceful

The BNP rally in Khulna was largely peaceful with some incidents of vandalism and activists of the BNP and ruling Awami League chasing each other.

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

‘Don’t sleep through climate crisis’

Rising seas, floods, and intensifying cyclones are just a few of the calamities that threaten Bangladesh, one of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world, said speakers yesterday.

October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022

BNP rally: Khulna now “sea of people”

One can hear slogans while crossing Shibbari intersection in Khulna this morning (October 22, 2022) as people in small groups are moving towards the rally venue marching and chanting. Meanwhile, many has already arrived at the rally venue last evening.

October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022

BNP’s Khulna rally: Owners take buses off the streets

Bus owners are suspending bus services in Khulna for two days from today ahead of the BNP’s protest rally in the city tomorrow.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

Bhairab struggles for survival

Due to the mindless dumping of waste, rampant river-grabbing by influential persons and reluctance of authorities to take appropriate steps, Bhairab river -- one of the major waterbodies of the country -- continues to suffer.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

When sluice gates don’t work

As many as eight sluice gates out of 23 have remained completely out of order in Khulna’s Koyra upazila for a long time, concerning the farmers about irrigation during the ongoing Aman season.

October 1, 2022
October 1, 2022

Battery-run vehicles add to Khulna’s power woes

Despite the energy crisis, hundreds of  battery-powered vehicles, easy-bikes and vans are plying Khulna roads consuming huge amounts of electricity everyday.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Not abducted, she went into hiding

Rahima Begum was not abducted; she willingly went into hiding, said Police Bureau of Investigation yesterday.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Nightmare on Khulna road

The bitumen has eroded in many parts.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

“Missing” Rahima went into hiding willingly: PBI

Rahima Begum, the mother of Moriom Mannan, who was rescued after remaining missing for nearly a month, had not been abducted. She had gone into hiding willingly, said Police Bureau of Investigation.