Students at Uttar Pingoria Government Primary School in Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila are enduring dire learning conditions due to the lack of a proper building.
The five recorded canals of Bagerhat municipality have been encroached upon, with illegal permanent structures erected along their banks.
These include the century-old Hathbaria Zamindar Palace, Hathbaria temple, and Nam Ghat (also known as Badha Ghat) on the bank of Chitra river, among others
Over years of use and lack of maintenance, the bridge's iron pillars have become rusty while the wooden planks used for its deck have become loose, making it no longer fit for movement of people and vehicles
Watermelons are currently being sold at Tk 50 per kilogramme, with a variety of sizes and types available across the region
The persistent crisis of water in Bagerhat Municipality has worsened in recent time, leaving the residents suffering immensely.
Speakers at the event urged the authorities to take immediate action to protect the country’s rivers
Space constraint, service disruption causing public suffering
Three brothers from Ghoshpara area under Narail’s Kalia Municipality have found success in agriculture by adopting modern farming practices instead of pursuing conventional jobs.
The cultivation of mustard has been expanding in Narail district in recent years, driven by a surge in demand for mustard oil in the market.
Around 25 percent of the dredging work on the Bishkhali River in Bagerhat remains incomplete, despite the project deadline expiring last month, due to illegal encroachments and property disputes.
The Bangladesh Water Development Board launched the Tk 45 crore project in 2023 to dredge a 24-km stretch between Morrelganj and Kachua upazilas, aiming to resolve water shortages and boost agricultural productivity
The family remains hopeful that their call for help will resonate with compassionate benefactors, ensuring that Arifa's extraordinary potential does not go unrealised
Residents of Bagerhat have become alarmed as theft of transformers of rural electricity connections surged over the past three and half months
As winter grips the rural areas of Bagerhat, the aroma of freshly prepared Chitai Pitha -- locally known as Kachi Khocha -- draws crowds to village markets.
The allure of date palm sap lies in its versatility and cultural significance. It is used to prepare a variety of traditional winter treats, bringing families and communities together during the colder months
As a biting cold wave grips the country, the demand for winter clothing has surged in Bagerhat, offering much-needed relief to low and middle-income groups
In Kathipara village under Morrelganj upazila of Bagerhat, the chill of winter brings a flurry of activity as artisans craft traditional clay plates and pots. These handmade items are in high demand, particularly for making pithas.
