Healthcare relief for rural residents
Bagerhat’s 205 community clinics are making a significant impact on rural healthcare by offering free essential medicines, including treatments for chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
1w ago
Parts of embankment damaged
Barely a year after its handover, the “sustainable embankment” constructed from Morrelganj to Sharankhola under the Coastal Embankment Improvement Project in Bagerhat is already failing. Large sections of the embankment are eroding, prompting widespread concern among coastal residents who fear for their safety and livelihoods.
2w ago
Consumers in a tight spot as onion costs spike
Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials
4w ago
Bridge work drags on for six years
The construction of Barai Para Bridge on Nabaganga river in Narail’s Kalia upazila has been dragging on since 2018..The Roads and Highways Department initiated construction of the 651.83-metre-long and 10.25-metre wide concrete girder bridge to enhance road connectivity between Narail and
1m ago
Veggie, fish, rice prices skyrocket in Bagerhat
The prices of essential and grocery commodities have skyrocketed in Bagerhat amid supply crunch..Green chilli, priced at Tk 180-220 per kilogramme just a week ago, is now being sold at Tk 600 per kg
1m ago
A lifeline turns into source of suffering
Around 50,000 residents of 13 villages along the vast Badokhali Beel (swamp) in Bagerhat Sadar upazila have long been facing hardships due to waterlogging caused by broken sluice gates and illegal encroachment of the waterbody.
1m ago
Fish from over 7,000 enclosures washed away
Incessant rainfall over the past few days caused severe waterlogging in low-lying areas of Bagerhat, inundating at least 7,000 fish enclosures across the district.
2m ago
No renovation in 20 years
The central bus terminal in Bagerhat district has long been in a dilapidated state, with no renovation done to it for around two decades.
2m ago
November 12, 2024
Healthcare relief for rural residents
Bagerhat’s 205 community clinics are making a significant impact on rural healthcare by offering free essential medicines, including treatments for chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
November 6, 2024
Parts of embankment damaged
Barely a year after its handover, the “sustainable embankment” constructed from Morrelganj to Sharankhola under the Coastal Embankment Improvement Project in Bagerhat is already failing. Large sections of the embankment are eroding, prompting widespread concern among coastal residents who fear for their safety and livelihoods.
October 28, 2024
Consumers in a tight spot as onion costs spike
Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials
October 19, 2024
Bridge work drags on for six years
The construction of Barai Para Bridge on Nabaganga river in Narail’s Kalia upazila has been dragging on since 2018..The Roads and Highways Department initiated construction of the 651.83-metre-long and 10.25-metre wide concrete girder bridge to enhance road connectivity between Narail and
October 15, 2024
Veggie, fish, rice prices skyrocket in Bagerhat
The prices of essential and grocery commodities have skyrocketed in Bagerhat amid supply crunch..Green chilli, priced at Tk 180-220 per kilogramme just a week ago, is now being sold at Tk 600 per kg
October 5, 2024
A lifeline turns into source of suffering
Around 50,000 residents of 13 villages along the vast Badokhali Beel (swamp) in Bagerhat Sadar upazila have long been facing hardships due to waterlogging caused by broken sluice gates and illegal encroachment of the waterbody.
September 26, 2024
Fish from over 7,000 enclosures washed away
Incessant rainfall over the past few days caused severe waterlogging in low-lying areas of Bagerhat, inundating at least 7,000 fish enclosures across the district.
September 25, 2024
No renovation in 20 years
The central bus terminal in Bagerhat district has long been in a dilapidated state, with no renovation done to it for around two decades.
September 6, 2024
Bagerhat Town: Rain exposes poor drainage system
The recent rainfall has once again exposed Bagerhat municipality’s woefully inadequate drainage system and the sufferings it can cause to town dwellers.
August 9, 2024
Not all heroes wear capes
In times of chaos, heroes often emerge from the most unexpected places. They don’t always wear capes -- in fact, some show up wearing a raincoat, armed with nothing more than a stick and a whistle.
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