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.
1w 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.
2w 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
3w ago
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
1m ago
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
1m ago
A lifeline turns into source of suffering
Around 50,000 residents of 13 villages along the vast Badokhali Beel (swamp) in Bagerhat Sadar upazila have long been facing hardships due to waterlogging caused by broken sluice gates and illegal encroachment of the waterbody.
1m ago
Fish from over 7,000 enclosures washed away
Incessant rainfall over the past few days caused severe waterlogging in low-lying areas of Bagerhat, inundating at least 7,000 fish enclosures across the district.
1m ago
No renovation in 20 years
The central bus terminal in Bagerhat district has long been in a dilapidated state, with no renovation done to it for around two decades.
1m ago
August 4, 2024
A son taken too soon
Freedom fighter mourns loss of slain constable Suman Gharami who died in Friday's clash
August 4, 2024
A son taken too soon
“I fought for this country. I sacrificed my youth for the freedom of this land. How do I go on now that my son is no more?” asked 80-year-old freedom fighter Sushil Gharami.
July 28, 2024
Coasts in Bagerhat: Solar power brings light, resilience
In the coastal areas of Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila, solar power has emerged as a boon for the people, especially amid natural disasters and routine power outages.
July 16, 2024
Demand for clay utensils on the rise
After years of oblivion amid a growing market for cheap plastic alternatives, clayware is again experiencing a rise in demand and popularity as it is utilitarian, eco-friendly, and culturally significant.
July 5, 2024
Want to order a boat? Just give a call
Boat makers in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat have turned to digital platforms using their mobile phones to sell dinghy boats, thereby transforming the way to reach out to their buyers.
May 19, 2024
Six Upazilas In Bagerhat: Water crisis grips oastal areas
The residents of six coastal upazilas under Bagerhat district are grappling with an acute crisis for fresh water for domestic consumption since the onset of dry season.
May 6, 2024
A stinky welcome
Stench of municipal waste lining the roadside welcomes anyone entering Bagerhat city.
March 30, 2024
Bagerhat 250-bed Hospital: Services in jeopardy amid acute manpower shortage
An acute shortage of doctors and staff has left patients at the Bagerhat 250-bed hospital deprived of much needed medical care.
March 18, 2024
When everything comes in polybags
In 2002, the government banned thin polythene and plastic bags, making Bangladesh the first country in the world to slap such a restriction.
February 27, 2024
‘My union is turning into a desert’
The Bangladesh Water Development Board recently dredged a 23-kilometre stretch of Bishkhali river at Badhal in Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila.
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