Sushanta Ghosh

Acacia, Eucalyptus saplings in high demand despite ban

Some nursery owners even leased arable land to grow Acacia saplings like a regular crop

2d ago

Paddle steamers set to return as heritage cruises

In a nostalgic nod to the past, the iconic paddle steamer is being prepared for reintroduction as a daytime “heritage cruise” in June, shortly after Eid-ul-Azha.

3d ago

Hilsa fishing: Riverine fishermen demand VGF support amid poor catch

Despite the end of the two-month ban on hilsa fishing in rivers, fishermen along the coastal region are returning empty-handed

1w ago

Amid a revolving door of VCs, infrastructure still Barishal University's key challenge

The university has had five VCs, yet only two have been able to serve full terms

2w ago

Barishal ‘gunfight’: Locals contradict Rab claims

Police have not found any prior criminal records of the two students shot in a "gunfight" with the Rapid Action Battalion during an anti-narcotics drive in Barishal's Agailjhara upazila on April 21.

1m ago

Hilsa production hits seven-year low

Experts have attributed the decline to erratic weather conditions, overfishing, navigability issues, and the growing impacts of climate change.

1m ago

Commuters stranded at Bhola’s Ilisha Ghat amid ferry crisis

Passengers reported waiting for four to five hours on the embankment, with little hope of finding a spot on a ferry or launch.

1m ago

Mia Bari Mosque: A forgotten legacy of Mughal architecture

Despite its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, this architectural gem remains relatively unknown, its legacy overshadowed by poor accessibility and a lack of publicity

2m ago
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

Acacia, Eucalyptus saplings in high demand despite ban

Some nursery owners even leased arable land to grow Acacia saplings like a regular crop

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

Paddle steamers set to return as heritage cruises

In a nostalgic nod to the past, the iconic paddle steamer is being prepared for reintroduction as a daytime “heritage cruise” in June, shortly after Eid-ul-Azha.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

Hilsa fishing: Riverine fishermen demand VGF support amid poor catch

Despite the end of the two-month ban on hilsa fishing in rivers, fishermen along the coastal region are returning empty-handed

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Amid a revolving door of VCs, infrastructure still Barishal University's key challenge

The university has had five VCs, yet only two have been able to serve full terms

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

Barishal ‘gunfight’: Locals contradict Rab claims

Police have not found any prior criminal records of the two students shot in a "gunfight" with the Rapid Action Battalion during an anti-narcotics drive in Barishal's Agailjhara upazila on April 21.

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Hilsa production hits seven-year low

Experts have attributed the decline to erratic weather conditions, overfishing, navigability issues, and the growing impacts of climate change.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Commuters stranded at Bhola’s Ilisha Ghat amid ferry crisis

Passengers reported waiting for four to five hours on the embankment, with little hope of finding a spot on a ferry or launch.

April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025

Mia Bari Mosque: A forgotten legacy of Mughal architecture

Despite its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, this architectural gem remains relatively unknown, its legacy overshadowed by poor accessibility and a lack of publicity

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Two Bridges Over Arial Khan river: Locals struggle amid construction delay

The prolonged construction of two crucial bridges over the Arial Khan river in Barishal has left thousands struggling.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Barguna rape survivor’s family longs for normalcy

The survivor's father was killed a week after the assault