A wooden bridge over the Buri Bhairab River remains the only route for around 50,000 people commuting between the Afra area of Narail Sadar upazila and the Basundia area of Jashore Sadar upazila.
Thousands of people living in Kashipur, Makrail, Ramchandrapur, and Naokhola villages along the bank of the Madhumati in Narail’s Lohagara upazila are having sleepless nights as the river’s erosion has turned severe recently.
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.
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.
This grass, vital for roofing the delicate pan boroj (betel leaf farms), shields crops from harsh sunlight and cold, ensuring their quality and productivity.
The first day witnessed a crowd of passengers and onlookers who were eager to see this historic moment. Despite the jubilant atmosphere, there was a severe shortage of tickets, leaving many hopeful travellers disappointed.
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.
Bagerhat district is renowned for commercially producing giant freshwater prawns, which is an important export commodity besides being a popular delicacy across the country.
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
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
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.
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.
