Partha Chakrabortty

Prawn production declines due to feed costs, fry shortage

Bagerhat district is renowned for commercially producing giant freshwater prawns, which is an important export commodity besides being a popular delicacy across the country.

2d ago

Students’ fair price shop draws good response

Students from the Kachua upazila in Bagerhat recently came up with a fair price shop initiative in the Signboard area. The initiative drew a large crowd on Friday as customers flocked to the spot to purchase essential commodities at significantly lower prices.

2d ago

Prawn production declines due to feed costs, fry shortage

The production volume of giant freshwater prawns has been on the decline in recent time due to shortage of good quality prawn fries and rising cost of feed, making farmers wary

2d ago

Collective efforts transform Bhairab riverbank into scenic spot

In a remarkable initiative, the banks of Bhairab river in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat, which were once overwhelmed with indiscriminate pollution, have been transformed into a scenic, tourist-friendly spot

1w ago

Kachua’s betel nuts poised for national branding

The upazila administration in Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila has spearheaded an initiative to brand and promote high-quality betel nuts, the product the upazila is most known for, across the country.

3w ago

Healthcare relief for rural residents

Bagerhat’s 205 community clinics are making a significant impact on rural healthcare by offering free essential medicines, including treatments for chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.

1m ago

Parts of embankment damaged

Barely a year after its handover, the “sustainable embankment” constructed from Morrelganj to Sharankhola under the Coastal Embankment Improvement Project in Bagerhat is already failing. Large sections of the embankment are eroding, prompting widespread concern among coastal residents who fear for their safety and livelihoods.

1m ago

Consumers in a tight spot as onion costs spike

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

1m ago
December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Students’ fair price shop draws good response

Students from the Kachua upazila in Bagerhat recently came up with a fair price shop initiative in the Signboard area. The initiative drew a large crowd on Friday as customers flocked to the spot to purchase essential commodities at significantly lower prices.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Prawn production declines due to feed costs, fry shortage

Bagerhat district is renowned for commercially producing giant freshwater prawns, which is an important export commodity besides being a popular delicacy across the country.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Prawn production declines due to feed costs, fry shortage

The production volume of giant freshwater prawns has been on the decline in recent time due to shortage of good quality prawn fries and rising cost of feed, making farmers wary

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

Collective efforts transform Bhairab riverbank into scenic spot

In a remarkable initiative, the banks of Bhairab river in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat, which were once overwhelmed with indiscriminate pollution, have been transformed into a scenic, tourist-friendly spot

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024

Kachua’s betel nuts poised for national branding

The upazila administration in Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila has spearheaded an initiative to brand and promote high-quality betel nuts, the product the upazila is most known for, across the country.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Healthcare relief for rural residents

Bagerhat’s 205 community clinics are making a significant impact on rural healthcare by offering free essential medicines, including treatments for chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Parts of embankment damaged

Barely a year after its handover, the “sustainable embankment” constructed from Morrelganj to Sharankhola under the Coastal Embankment Improvement Project in Bagerhat is already failing. Large sections of the embankment are eroding, prompting widespread concern among coastal residents who fear for their safety and livelihoods.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Consumers in a tight spot as onion costs spike

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

Bridge work drags on for six years

The construction of Barai Para Bridge on Nabaganga river in Narail’s Kalia upazila has been dragging on since 2018..The Roads and Highways Department initiated construction of the 651.83-metre-long and 10.25-metre wide concrete girder bridge to enhance road connectivity between Narail and

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Veggie, fish, rice prices skyrocket in Bagerhat

The prices of essential and grocery commodities have skyrocketed in Bagerhat amid supply crunch..Green chilli, priced at Tk 180-220 per kilogramme just a week ago, is now being sold at Tk 600 per kg