Fish landing centre lies unused for 15yrs
The lone fish landing centre of Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation in Barishal has been lying unused for 15 years, leading to a loss of Tk 50 crore of revenue for the government.
3d ago
Barishal museum fails to attract visitors
The Barishal Divisional Museum is losing its attraction amid a dire lack of initiatives over the years.
4d ago
Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave
Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.
3w ago
A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
1m ago
Power cuts plague Barishal
Barisal residents are facing disruptions in their daily lives due to frequent power outages amid extreme heat.
1m ago
Passenger launches at risk of running aground
Passenger launches on Dhaka-Barishal river route are at risk of running aground during the Eid journey due to underwater shoals in the rivers.
1m ago
Wapda massacre: Memories still haunt survivors 53 years later
Even 53 years after Bangladesh’s independence, the chilling memories of the Wapda massacre continue to haunt Jagannath Dey, an artist by profession.
1m ago
To be able to dream again
At first glance it looks like a happy gathering of women and girls spanning ages from 15 to 50 years. We are greeted by this group of 30 and they welcome us with a song and dance routine.
2m ago
February 8, 2024
Destroying croplands for brick kilns
Agricultural land along the Arial Kha river is scarred by huge holes, 8-12 feet deep, from illegal topsoil extraction for brick kilns. This not only destroys the land’s fertility and reduces crop yields, but also weakens riverbanks, making them vulnerable to erosion. Despite farmers’ protests, authorities are yet to take action, leaving many losing their arable lands.
January 31, 2024
Burn unit limps on
After sustaining burn injuries from an acid attack by unidentified culprits due to a money-related dispute, Riaz Howlader, his wife Khadija and 18-month-old daughter Jannat went to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital to be admitted to its burn unit.
January 29, 2024
The house of curds
While visiting Hemayet Uddin Road in Barishal city you will notice an enthusiastic crowd waiting in front of a small tin-shed shop.
January 28, 2024
Barishal markets flooded with jatka
Kitchen markets across Barishal division have recently been flooded with jatka (hilsa fry of length less than 10 inches).
January 18, 2024
Mercury below 10C, yet schools stay open in Barishal, Chuadanga
The mercury dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in Barisal division and Chuadanga district yesterday, but all the primary and secondary schools there were open despite a government directive.
January 12, 2024
The dream weavers of Tiakhali
One will see a charming scene in many households if they visit the Tiakhali area of Barishal city’s Ward 26, where women engage in the art of weaving mats from dried southern cattail leaves, locally known as “hogla pata”.
January 6, 2024
Remote areas a challenge for EC in Barishal
At least 74 polling centres out of 827 in the Barishal district are in remote, isolated areas
October 28, 2023
Too many children, too few beds
Zidan, a seven-year-old pneumonia patient, has been lying on the floors of Bhola General Hospital for the last five days.
October 28, 2023
Drug Trade in Barishal Division: Masterminds untraceable
Investigation into drug cases in Barishal have so far failed to yield any information regarding the masterminds of narcotics trade and smuggling.
October 21, 2023
Yaba Smuggling: Kuakata now a major entry point
Yaba pills are now being smuggled through Kuakata sea routes after law enforcers have increased their vigilance in Teknaf and Cox’s Bazar, primary entry points for the drug from Myanmar into Bangladesh.
X