KM Habibur Rahman

Pirojpur Sadar Hospital: 250-bed on paper, 100-bed in reality

The long-awaited upgrade of Pirojpur Sadar Hospital from 100-bed to a 250-bed facility remains incomplete even after six and a half years, leaving patients to suffer.

1w ago

Pirojpur Sadar Upazila: Bridge work stalled for four years

Construction of a 42-metre girder bridge has remained suspended for four years, causing immense sufferings to residents of three unions under Pirojpur Sadar upazila.

2w ago

Dhope method transforming betel nut storage in Pirojpur

The dhope method involves submerging betel nuts in water to preserve their freshness and enhance their market appeal. Businessmen begin by purchasing ripe, high-quality betel nuts from local markets

3w ago

Nazirpur’s floating market: Lifeline by boat faces dry season challenges

On the canals of Pirojpur’s Nazirpur upazila, men can be observed selling vegetables straight from their boats at the Boithakata floating market.

1m ago

Pirojpur Govt High School: Locals demand re-excavation of pond

Led by Anal Chandra Das, the then deputy commissioner of Pirojpur district, the century-old pond was filled up to expand the school's playground to accommodate space for arranging the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina's rally in 2013=

1m ago

Mathbaria: Canal’s land grabbed for market

A large area of land of Bharani canal has allegedly been grabbed illegally in front of the Begum Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mahila Kamil Madrasa in Mirukhali union under Pirojpur’s Mathbaria upazila for setting up a market.

1m ago

Are aquatic plants worthless? Not really!

Different types of aquatic plants and weeds are often seen growing in water along the edges of paddy fields.

1m ago

School land seized, playground lost

The Paschim Pasharibuniya Sikder Haat Government Primary School in Bhandaria upazila is facing severe disruptions due to the demolition of two of its classrooms to facilitate the construction of a nearby bridge.

2m ago
January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

Pirojpur Sadar Hospital: 250-bed on paper, 100-bed in reality

The long-awaited upgrade of Pirojpur Sadar Hospital from 100-bed to a 250-bed facility remains incomplete even after six and a half years, leaving patients to suffer.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Pirojpur Sadar Upazila: Bridge work stalled for four years

Construction of a 42-metre girder bridge has remained suspended for four years, causing immense sufferings to residents of three unions under Pirojpur Sadar upazila.

December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024

Dhope method transforming betel nut storage in Pirojpur

The dhope method involves submerging betel nuts in water to preserve their freshness and enhance their market appeal. Businessmen begin by purchasing ripe, high-quality betel nuts from local markets

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Nazirpur’s floating market: Lifeline by boat faces dry season challenges

On the canals of Pirojpur’s Nazirpur upazila, men can be observed selling vegetables straight from their boats at the Boithakata floating market.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Pirojpur Govt High School: Locals demand re-excavation of pond

Led by Anal Chandra Das, the then deputy commissioner of Pirojpur district, the century-old pond was filled up to expand the school's playground to accommodate space for arranging the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina's rally in 2013=

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Mathbaria: Canal’s land grabbed for market

A large area of land of Bharani canal has allegedly been grabbed illegally in front of the Begum Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mahila Kamil Madrasa in Mirukhali union under Pirojpur’s Mathbaria upazila for setting up a market.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Are aquatic plants worthless? Not really!

Different types of aquatic plants and weeds are often seen growing in water along the edges of paddy fields.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

School land seized, playground lost

The Paschim Pasharibuniya Sikder Haat Government Primary School in Bhandaria upazila is facing severe disruptions due to the demolition of two of its classrooms to facilitate the construction of a nearby bridge.

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Vegetable sapling growers in Pirojpur hopeful of greater profits as weather improves

Farmers of Pirojpur’s Nazirpur and Nesarabad upazilas are expecting good profit margins for their vegetable saplings as weather conditions have turned favourable in recent days

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Guava, hog plum growers fear poor harvest

Growers of guava and hog plum in Pirojpur and Jhalakathi districts are worried over a possible poor production due to unfavourable weather and the aftermath of cyclone Remal.