Sushanta Ghosh

BPL champions’ chaotic reception in Barishal

Team owner Mizanur Rahman, who was present with his family, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and said, “We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of July. This victory is not just ours; it’s the victory of the people of Barishal.”

6d ago

Barishal University: 36 classrooms for 10,000 students

Academic activities at Barishal University (BU) have been significantly disrupted due to an acute shortage of classrooms, hindering the smooth operation of academic schedules.

2w ago

Grabbers choke Char Fasson canal

The Char Fasson canal, stretching 20 kilometres through Bhola’s Char Fasson upazila, was once a bustling waterway that facilitated navigation for large boats, trawlers, and launches, promoting communication and trade.

3w ago

Encroachment, pollution choke Bhola canal

The 11-kilometre-long Bhola canal, once a vital waterway for trade and irrigation, has become a source of distress for Bhola city and district due to rampant encroachment and pollution. 

1m ago

Barishal DoE Office: Water testing equipment out of order for 4 months

All the water testing equipment at the lone laboratory of the Department of Environment in Barishal division have been lying out of order for past four months.

1m ago

Community Eye Centre of SBMCH: Taking eye care to those in the remote south

many other people across Bhola district are being benefitted by the SBMCH's Eye Care Centre's outreach initiative for the remote areas in the southern districts

1m ago

A dying art: The last of the riverboat circus

into an uphill battle, and one by one, they left for more secure livelihoods.

1m ago

Poor, inadequate treatment facilities irk patients

Patients have raised complaints about the utterly poor and inadequate treatment facilities, as well as the lack of cleanliness in the 100-bed Char Fasson Upazila Health Complex in Bhola.

1m ago
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Poor, inadequate treatment facilities at upazila health complex irk patients of Char Fasson

Visiting the health complex recently, this correspondent saw several patients were leaving after being deprived of proper treatment there

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Buffalo curd: A delectable Bhola delicacy

The unique speciality of this buffalo curd, along with the passion locals feel for it, has earned it the tag of a Geographical Indication (GI) product

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Two decades on, Barishal yet to get modern waste plant

The Barishal City Corporation, established in 2002, has yet to develop a modern waste management system for the tonnes of garbage generated in the city even after two decades of establishment.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Fakir Chan Bakery in Barishal: A legacy of four generations

When you visit the Chawkbazar intersection in Barishal city, you will find a beautiful aroma wafting in the air. It will captivate your heart and soul, but even more importantly, your stomach.

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.