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.
3 killed in Madaripur road crash
At least three people are killed and as many injured when a bus rammed a three-wheeler on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Madaripur sadar upazila.
Arrest warrant issued against Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam
Narayanganj court issues arrest warrant against Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam in a defamation case filed by an Awami League activist. With 18 cases filed today, number of total lawsuits against Anam reaches 55. Of them, 12 are complaints seeking to sue him for sedition while the rest are libel suits.
Barisal city cop suspended for ‘extortion’
A Barisal police official has been suspended after a primary investigation found him guilty of extortion and harassing two businessmen.
Cop closed for beating Barisal AL leader
A constable of Barisal is closed for allegedly beating a local leader of ruling party’s front Swechchhashebak League.
BCS preliminary test tomorrow, no watches allowed
The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held tomorrow. Aspirants have been asked not to carry watches, along with any other electronic devices, in the test venues set up through Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Barisal, Khulna, Sylhet and Rangpur.
What’s the commotion with Gayle omission?
For many of us, the news of Gayle’s absence in the qualifier match on December 13 was overwhelming, as if someone had pulled the carpet from underneath our feet, and busted the bubble of naïve cricket fans with a fearsome artillery barrage.
Kapali crowns Comilla champions
Late order heroics from Alok Kapali give Comilla Victorians the title of BPL-2015 champions after they beat Barisal Bulls by three wickets.
Barisal go to final at Rangpur’s expense
Barisal Bulls confirm their spot in the final on December 15 when they defeat Rangpur Riders by five wickets in an exciting encounter during the 2nd qualifier of BPL-2015 tonight.
Barisal beat Dhaka by 18 runs
Barisal Bulls beat Dhaka by 18 runs in the eliminator and advance to the 2 nd qualifier on Sunday against Rangpur Riders in BPL-2015.
Gayle force blows away Chittagong
Unbeaten 92 off 47 balls from Chris Gayle gives Barisal Bulls a resounding win over Chittagong Vikings by eight wickets in the 28th match of BPL-2015 at Mirpur.