Sohrab Hossain

Our Correspondent, Patuakhali

Barguna Liberation War Museum: Looted and left in ruins for over a year

The Barguna Liberation War Museum, which was vandalised and looted on August 5 last year following the ouster of the Awami League government, now stands abandoned, empty and padlocked.

1d ago

Rangabali of Patuakhali: Forestland grabbed for watermelon cultivation

Protected forestland and riverbanks are being illegally occupied in the Char Signboard area of Kachipara village under Patuakhali’s Rangabali upazila, allegedly to cultivate watermelon by building an embankment.

1w ago

Mahipur fish landing station lies idle for 4yrs

The Mahipur Fish Landing Station in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained idle for the past four years, since its inauguration in 2021.

3w ago

Youth finds success in ornamental fish farming in Patuakhali

Emon now earns over Tk 1 lakh a month from his thriving venture

3w ago

Golden-green Aman paddy kindles hope for Patuakhali farmers

Favourable weather boosts production, but salinity concerns persist in low-lying areas

3w ago

3 years on, no bridge for Taltali locals

Locals in Behala village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have been suffering in their daily commute for the past three years since the collapse of an iron bridge in the area.

1m ago

Doctor shortage hampers treatment

Healthcare services at the Galachipa Upazila Health Complex in Patuakhali have long been hindered by an acute shortage of doctors.

1m ago

Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation

1m ago
December 6, 2025
December 6, 2025

Barguna Liberation War Museum: Looted and left in ruins for over a year

The Barguna Liberation War Museum, which was vandalised and looted on August 5 last year following the ouster of the Awami League government, now stands abandoned, empty and padlocked.

November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025

Rangabali of Patuakhali: Forestland grabbed for watermelon cultivation

Protected forestland and riverbanks are being illegally occupied in the Char Signboard area of Kachipara village under Patuakhali’s Rangabali upazila, allegedly to cultivate watermelon by building an embankment.

November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025

Mahipur fish landing station lies idle for 4yrs

The Mahipur Fish Landing Station in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained idle for the past four years, since its inauguration in 2021.

November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025

Youth finds success in ornamental fish farming in Patuakhali

Emon now earns over Tk 1 lakh a month from his thriving venture

November 9, 2025
November 9, 2025

Golden-green Aman paddy kindles hope for Patuakhali farmers

Favourable weather boosts production, but salinity concerns persist in low-lying areas

November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025

3 years on, no bridge for Taltali locals

Locals in Behala village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have been suffering in their daily commute for the past three years since the collapse of an iron bridge in the area.

October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025

Doctor shortage hampers treatment

Healthcare services at the Galachipa Upazila Health Complex in Patuakhali have long been hindered by an acute shortage of doctors.

October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025

Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation

October 15, 2025
October 15, 2025

A health centre with no doctors

The 20-bed hospital in Kuakata has once again been left without doctors, virtually suspending healthcare services for both tourists and residents.

October 13, 2025
October 13, 2025

The ‘boat village’ of Barguna

Keeping a 200-year tradition afloat