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