Sushanta Ghosh

Clay artisans gear up ahead of ‘pitha’ season

With the arrival of winter, potters of Kalaskathi village in Bakerganj Upazila of Barishal district are now busy making pitha moulds.

2d ago

Kulsum Begum: the caretaker of Barishal’s crematorium

For the past 40 years, Kulsum has served as a dedicated helper in maintaining this crematorium

3w ago

Fishermen violating ban amid lax monitoring

Taking advantage of lax monitoring by officials concerned, some fishermen have been catching hilsa from the rivers across Barishal division violating the ongoing 22-ban on fishing.

3w ago

22-day ban on fishing: Fishermen struggle to make ends meet

Amid the ongoing 22-day ban on fishing, fishermen across Barishal division are going through a difficult time to remain afloat.

1m ago

Artisans showcase their skills at centuries-old 'Laxmi Haat'

This traditional market, which began on Monday, will continue until Wednesday, offering a wide range of Laxmi idols for sale

1m ago

Puja brings little cheer to sweet shops

Sweets makers in Dhaka have found little reason to cheer during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities as chain stores reported that sales have not grown due to security concerns weighing on the minds of devotees.

1m ago

Jatka floods Barishal markets

22-day ban on fishing begins Oct 13

1m ago

Cancer, Cardiac Hospital in Barishal: 3 years on, only 45pc work completed so far

The Public Works Department initiated a project in 2021 to build a specialised hospital in Barishal for cancer, cardiac, and kidney patients.

2m ago
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Clay artisans gear up ahead of ‘pitha’ season

With the arrival of winter, potters of Kalaskathi village in Bakerganj Upazila of Barishal district are now busy making pitha moulds.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Kulsum Begum: the caretaker of Barishal’s crematorium

For the past 40 years, Kulsum has served as a dedicated helper in maintaining this crematorium

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Fishermen violating ban amid lax monitoring

Taking advantage of lax monitoring by officials concerned, some fishermen have been catching hilsa from the rivers across Barishal division violating the ongoing 22-ban on fishing.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

22-day ban on fishing: Fishermen struggle to make ends meet

Amid the ongoing 22-day ban on fishing, fishermen across Barishal division are going through a difficult time to remain afloat.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Artisans showcase their skills at centuries-old 'Laxmi Haat'

This traditional market, which began on Monday, will continue until Wednesday, offering a wide range of Laxmi idols for sale

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Puja brings little cheer to sweet shops

Sweets makers in Dhaka have found little reason to cheer during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities as chain stores reported that sales have not grown due to security concerns weighing on the minds of devotees.

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

Jatka floods Barishal markets

22-day ban on fishing begins Oct 13

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Cancer, Cardiac Hospital in Barishal: 3 years on, only 45pc work completed so far

The Public Works Department initiated a project in 2021 to build a specialised hospital in Barishal for cancer, cardiac, and kidney patients.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Hilsa remains costly despite export ban

The price of hilsa continues to soar in local markets, despite a government ban on exports to India this year.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Barishal City Corporation: Uncertainty looms for Tk 797cr dev work

After the election to the Barishal City Corporation at the end of last year, the city authority took a Tk 797 crore mega project to develop and renovate 142 roads and 100-kilometre of drains across the city.