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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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August 19, 2024
Services disrupted as mayor, councillors flee
Services of Barishal City Corporation have been severely disrupted as the city mayor and most ward councillors have been absent following the ouster of the Awami League-led government on August 5.
July 14, 2024
Hilsa elusive
Fishermen from Bhola, Barishal and Kuakata are returning empty handed from the rivers in the coastal region due to a lack of hilsa in the waterbodies, even though it is the harvest season of the fish.
June 2, 2024
Living under open sky for six days
At least 12 families have been living under the open sky for the past six days in Kutuba union under Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila after becoming homeless as Cyclone Remal left a trail of destruction in the district.
May 19, 2024
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.
May 18, 2024
Barishal museum fails to attract visitors
The Barishal Divisional Museum is losing its attraction amid a dire lack of initiatives over the years.
April 26, 2024
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.
April 11, 2024
A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
April 9, 2024
Power cuts plague Barishal
Barisal residents are facing disruptions in their daily lives due to frequent power outages amid extreme heat.
April 5, 2024
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.
March 26, 2024
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.
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