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.

3d 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.

4w 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.

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June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Win fails to bring joy to AL camp

Voter turnout was as low as 36 percent in neighbourhoods known as strongholds of incumbent Barishal Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah in Monday’s polls to the Barishal City Corporation, according to centre-wise voting results.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

AL’s Khair prevails over own clan

Ruling Awami League activists allegedly assaulted Islami Andolan Bangladesh mayor nominee Mufti Syed Faizul Karim and some of his supporters, and police BGB men used batons to disperse his followers during yesterday’s Barishal City Corporation election.

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

Flurry of pledges on last day of campaign

Election campaign in Barishal City Corporation ended yesterday with Awami League mayor nominee Abul Khair Abdullah promising to complete the unfinished development initiatives.

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

Tension escalates as election nears

Barishal is currently immersed in a state of tension and unease as the scheduled city corporation election, set to take place on June 12, draws near. The atmosphere in the city has become increasingly volatile, prompting concerns among both residents and authorities about safety and security.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

BCC polls: Sadiq’s men may decide his successor

With only two days until Barishal city goes to polls, the division in the ruling Awami League is still the talk of the town.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

Barishal gears up for city polls

The Election Commission started installing CCTV cameras at each polling station and secret ballot booth in preparation for the upcoming Barishal City Corporation elections.

June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023

Barishal City Polls: Who gets BNP votes?

As BNP, a party with a substantial voter base, is not participating in the upcoming Barishal City Corporation election, a pertinent question arises surrounding which candidate will get the support of the BNP loyalists.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

Businessmen rule the race in Barishal city polls

The literacy rate and compliance with income taxes among the candidates of the Barishal city polls have increased, which is a positive sign, according to Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

Is the nephew playing for other side?

The ongoing conflict between Abul Khair Abdullah, the Awami League mayoral candidate, and his nephew, incumbent mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, has reached new heights ahead of the upcoming Barishal City Corporation election on June 12.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

The picture doesn’t reflect the reality

The recent photograph of Abul Hasnat Abdulalh hugging his younger brother Abul Khair Abdullah brought some relief to the grassroot Awami League leaders and activists of Barishal as they thought it was an indication of them uniting ahead of the city polls.