Barisal
Actor Rubel buys AL nomination form for Barisal 3
Actor Masum Parvez Rubel, popularly known as Rubel, has collected a Awami League nomination form for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections.
Guide to exploring Barishal on a budget
A pleasant mixture of diverse cultures from different backgrounds is what makes the city of Barishal lively. Around the city, explorers will encounter deteriorating Raj structures, beautiful mosques, and vibrant Hindu temples. Barishal is surprisingly walkable, unlike many other cities in Bangladesh, and has a number of parks and ponds all across the city. It is rewarding to visit the busy harbour region in the early morning when products and passengers come from different places.
Man killed in clash over land dispute in Barisal
A farmer is killed and eight others are injured in a clash over land dispute in Mehendiganj upazila of Barisal.
1 dead after trawler capsizes in Barisal
A man dies after a trawler capsized in Rangamati river under Bakergonj upazila of Barisal due to strong currents.
BNP picks Bulbul for Rajshahi, Sarwar for Barisal
BNP announces their candidate choice for mayor positions to upcoming city corporation elections to Rajshahi and Barisal – to be held on July 30.
6 bodies recovered from Kirtonkhola after trawler capsize
Six bodies are recovered from the Kirtonkhola river, two days after a trawler capsized in the river in Barisal Sadar upazila.
'Raped' girl kills herself
Failing to endure the shock of being "raped" by her uncle, a 13-year-old schoolgirl took her life in Madhya Charadi village of Barisal's Bakerganj upazila, said the victim's family.
BNP Demo / 25 injured in cop action in 2 districts
Police charged truncheons on processions of BNP and its associate bodies in Narayanganj and Barisal yesterday injuring at least 25 activists and leaders.
Met office predicts moderate rainfall
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places across Bangladesh, says Met office.
Cricket: Dhaka keep Barisal down to 132 for 6
Penetrative and purposeful bowling from Dhaka Dynamites allowed them to restrict Barisal Bulls to 132 for 6 after 20 overs in the 29th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur Stadium today.
Barisal Bulls romp to victory against Chittagong Vikings
A superb captain’s knock from Tamim Iqbal propels Chittagong Vikings to 163 for 3 after 20 overs against Barisal Bulls in the 12th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur Stadium.
Sabbir ton in vain as Bulls romp
Barisal Bulls rode on their captain Mushfiqur Rahim’s majestic knock to post 192 for 4 in 20 overs against Rajshahi Kings led by Darren Sammy in the 10th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur stadium today.
‘Robber’ killed in Barisal ‘gunfight’ with cops
A suspected robber is killed in a “gunfight” with police at Purba Shakharia in Banaripara upazila of Barisal.
WB funds Bangladesh $360m for improving inland waterways
The World Bank approves US$360 million to help Bangladesh improve the navigability, year-round safe transport for passengers and cargo along Bangladesh’s busiest waterways.
Rivals 'kill' UP member in Barisal
A union parishad member allegedly killed by his rivals in Bakerganj upazila of Barisal.
One collapsed bridge affects thousands
In broad daylight, a sand-laden cargo vessel hit one of the pillars of a bridge while crossing a canal in Kalaskathi of Bakerganj upazila, causing the bridge to collapse on the vessel.
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with Barisal cops
An alleged robber was killed in a “gunfight” with police in Muladi upazila of Barisal.
Youth killed as villagers clash with cops
A youth is shot dead in clash between villagers and cops when the latter went to Rajapur area of Bhola Sadar upazila to arrest a local Chhatra Dal leader.
Cyclone Roanu hits power distribution hard
The power distribution system has been seriously disrupted today, in the cyclone-hit areas of Chittagong, Comilla and other coastal districts.