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
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
February 28, 2022
2-month restriction on hilsa fishing starts tomorrow
A two-month ban on netting, selling and transporting hilsa in six sanctuaries is set to start tomorrow.
February 18, 2022
Timber trade in Nesarabad sees Tk 1,000cr annual sales
The timber trade that has been running on the banks of the Sandhya river in Nesarabad upazila of Pirojpur for decades has emerged as the largest hub for woods in Bangladesh.
February 4, 2022
Lawmaker out to evict Hindu families
A ruling party lawmaker, who was accused of occupying the land of a martyred intellectual’s family in Barishal around three weeks ago, is now allegedly trying to evict around a dozen minority families from their ancestral land.
January 26, 2022
‘At least give us the bodies’
One month after the MV Abhijan-10 launch fire tragedy, relatives of those who went missing are yet to find their bodies.
December 27, 2021
Luxury boats with ludicrous fire safety
Dozens of luxury launches are carrying hundreds of passengers without adequate fire safety equipment, industry insiders said.
December 16, 2021
Victory day today: A mother’s doors never shut
For the last 50 years, Kulsum Begum has been leaving the front door open for her son to come home.
December 6, 2021
Resilience in captivity
“Make Pakistan army look strong, make Muktis look weak and defeated.”
December 4, 2021
The legend of Ranajit Gharai
“At 71, I spend my time sitting with the village youth and helping them solve their financial issues. I take a dip in the pond every day, to maintain discipline in my life,” said Ranajit Gharai, freedom fighter turned agri-entrepreneur, summing up his lifestyle and personality.
December 2, 2021
A resilient spirit, unrecognised
Monowara Begum does not know her exact date of birth. All she can recall is that she was a seventh-grader during the Liberation War.
November 22, 2021
Yet to come into being in 4 years
Although four years have passed since the inauguration of Sheikh Russel Memorial Children’s Park in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal, the site development work is yet to begin.
X