Dipankar Roy

Where the forest feeds and fades

As the morning mist lifts over the vast expanse of the Sundarbans, the rhythmic splash of oars fills the air. Small wooden boats, mostly paddled by women, glide through narrow canals and creeks of the mangrove forest.

1d ago

Gopalganj violence aftermath: Villages deserted fearing arrest

The bodies of three people who were killed in last week’s violence centring a political rally in Gopalganj were exhumed yesterday for post-mortem examinations, five days after burial.

5d ago

‘He went out with his rickshaw and got shot’

Ramzan Munshi, 35, was not involved in politics. He spent his days pulling a rented rickshaw and lived alone in a small room in the yard of his family’s home in Gopalganj town.

1w ago

Gopalganj violence: 164 arrested in series of raids

The cases have been filed with Gopalganj Sadar, Kashiani, and Kotalipara police stations

1w ago

Mud, potholes cripple Jashore-Khulna highway

The Jashore-Khulna highway, a vital artery for the country’s southwestern trade routes, is now in a state of disrepair. Serving as the main corridor connecting Benapole along with Noapara river port, Mongla sea port, and Bhomra land port, the highway has become nearly impassable due to recent monsoon rains and unfinished work.

1w ago

Lives on hold: Workers await reopening of closed jute mills

Five years on: Jute mill revival uneven, workers face deepening poverty

2w ago

Shrimp adulteration threatens health, exports

The shrimp industry, known as Bangladesh’s “white gold”, significantly boosts foreign exchange earnings and supports thousands of marginalised farmers, especially in the Khulna region.

2w ago

Kuet shutdown drags on for 133rd day

The suspension of academic activities at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) entered its 133rd day today, following violent clashes involving students and teachers on February 18.

3w ago
July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

Where the forest feeds and fades

As the morning mist lifts over the vast expanse of the Sundarbans, the rhythmic splash of oars fills the air. Small wooden boats, mostly paddled by women, glide through narrow canals and creeks of the mangrove forest.

July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

Gopalganj violence aftermath: Villages deserted fearing arrest

The bodies of three people who were killed in last week’s violence centring a political rally in Gopalganj were exhumed yesterday for post-mortem examinations, five days after burial.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

‘He went out with his rickshaw and got shot’

Ramzan Munshi, 35, was not involved in politics. He spent his days pulling a rented rickshaw and lived alone in a small room in the yard of his family’s home in Gopalganj town.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Gopalganj violence: 164 arrested in series of raids

The cases have been filed with Gopalganj Sadar, Kashiani, and Kotalipara police stations

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

Mud, potholes cripple Jashore-Khulna highway

The Jashore-Khulna highway, a vital artery for the country’s southwestern trade routes, is now in a state of disrepair. Serving as the main corridor connecting Benapole along with Noapara river port, Mongla sea port, and Bhomra land port, the highway has become nearly impassable due to recent monsoon rains and unfinished work.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Lives on hold: Workers await reopening of closed jute mills

Five years on: Jute mill revival uneven, workers face deepening poverty

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Shrimp adulteration threatens health, exports

The shrimp industry, known as Bangladesh’s “white gold”, significantly boosts foreign exchange earnings and supports thousands of marginalised farmers, especially in the Khulna region.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

Kuet shutdown drags on for 133rd day

The suspension of academic activities at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) entered its 133rd day today, following violent clashes involving students and teachers on February 18.

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

Khulna bypass road unrepaired for over 15yrs

The 2.37-kilometre Sheikh Abu Naser Bypass Road in Khulna city, stretching from Sheikh Abu Naser Specialised Hospital to the City Bypass intersection, has been in a state of utter disrepair for over 15 years.

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Kuet crisis drags on, 7,500 students in limbo

Staff unpaid as VC post remains vacant for over four months