Khulna
37 Khulna rivers in dire straits
The rivers of Khulna division are in a poor state, primarily due to reduced water flow from upstream and inadequate management of siltation.
Victim of Khulna mob beating being treated under army supervision: ISPR
Members of the armed forces put in a tremendous effort to rescue him alive, said the press release.
275-year-old temple on verge of ruin
A 275-year-old Jor Bangla temple, located in Khulna city’s Maheshwarpasha area, is on the verge of collapse.
Director, lead actress to attend 'Kajol Rekha' screening in Khulna today
A month since its premiere, "Kajol Rekha", helmed by the renowned director Gias Uddin Selim, continues to grace the silver screen. The film has not only received acclaim from the audience but garnered widespread admiration.
She was ‘raped after her eyes, mouth were glued shut’
A woman in Khulna’s Paikgachha upazila was reportedly gang-raped in the early hours of yesterday, by criminals who spread glue on her eyes to prevent her from identifying them.
Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?
Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.
Riad Hasan: From Kalurghat to Coke Studio Bangla
Written and composed by Riad Hasan, “Murir Tin” is quite different from anything else Coke Studio Bangla has ventured into.
Tank-lorry owners want fare hike, halt fuel supply in 14 dists
Supply of fuel remains suspended in 14 districts of greater Khulna and Faridpur as tank-lorry owners enforced a 24-hour strike demanding an increase in commission on selling fuel and tank lorry fare.
Gallamari Mass Grave: a forgotten testament to atrocities
According to sources, around 15,000 people were killed at Gallamari. The place was filled with human corpses, skulls and bones.
Former Khulna UP chairman killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
A former Union Parishad chairman has been killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion in Rampal upazila of Bagerhat.
Septuagenarian dengue patient dies in Khulna
A Septuagenarian man, who was diagnosed with dengue fever, dies at a private hospital in Khulna.
12 cops closed for stalking female student, beating brother in Khulna
Twelve policemen are closed for allegedly stalking a female student and beating her brother in Batiaghata upazila of Khulna.
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.
11 cops sued over gouging of trader's eyes
A case was filed with a local court yesterday against 13 people, including 11 policemen, for allegedly gouging a trader's eyes in the
Rail links with Khulna partially restored after 11 hours
Rail communication of Khulna with the rest of the country has been restored after an eleven-hour disruption caused by a derailment.
Section 57: Journalist arrested for FB post on goat’s death
Yet another journalist is made victim of the “black law” section 57, sued by a colleague, for alleged libel against a local lawmaker in Khulna.
Two killed in 'gunfight' with Khulna cops
Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in a “gunfight” with police in Khulna yesterday while another man was injured in a separate incident.
Former OC sent to jail in Khulna
A Khulna court sends a former officer-in-charge (OC) of Patia Police Station to jail in a case filed under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.
Precious water for people in need
Even three months ago, Josna Biswas of Chalna municipality in Khulna's Dakop upazila had to walk 1.5km twice a day to fetch two pitchers of water from the municipality pond.