Puja brings little cheer to sweet shops
Sweets makers in Dhaka have found little reason to cheer during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities as chain stores reported that sales have not grown due to security concerns weighing on the minds of devotees.
1d ago
Cancer, Cardiac Hospital in Barishal: 3 years on, only 45pc work completed so far
The Public Works Department initiated a project in 2021 to build a specialised hospital in Barishal for cancer, cardiac, and kidney patients.
1m ago
Hilsa remains costly despite export ban
The price of hilsa continues to soar in local markets, despite a government ban on exports to India this year.
1m ago
Barishal City Corporation: Uncertainty looms for Tk 797cr dev work
After the election to the Barishal City Corporation at the end of last year, the city authority took a Tk 797 crore mega project to develop and renovate 142 roads and 100-kilometre of drains across the city.
1m ago
Services disrupted as mayor, councillors flee
Services of Barishal City Corporation have been severely disrupted as the city mayor and most ward councillors have been absent following the ouster of the Awami League-led government on August 5.
1m ago
Hilsa elusive
Fishermen from Bhola, Barishal and Kuakata are returning empty handed from the rivers in the coastal region due to a lack of hilsa in the waterbodies, even though it is the harvest season of the fish.
3m ago
Living under open sky for six days
At least 12 families have been living under the open sky for the past six days in Kutuba union under Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila after becoming homeless as Cyclone Remal left a trail of destruction in the district.
4m ago
October 13, 2024
Puja brings little cheer to sweet shops
Sweets makers in Dhaka have found little reason to cheer during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities as chain stores reported that sales have not grown due to security concerns weighing on the minds of devotees.
October 12, 2024
Jatka floods Barishal markets
22-day ban on fishing begins Oct 13
September 8, 2024
Cancer, Cardiac Hospital in Barishal: 3 years on, only 45pc work completed so far
The Public Works Department initiated a project in 2021 to build a specialised hospital in Barishal for cancer, cardiac, and kidney patients.
September 7, 2024
Hilsa remains costly despite export ban
The price of hilsa continues to soar in local markets, despite a government ban on exports to India this year.
August 24, 2024
Barishal City Corporation: Uncertainty looms for Tk 797cr dev work
After the election to the Barishal City Corporation at the end of last year, the city authority took a Tk 797 crore mega project to develop and renovate 142 roads and 100-kilometre of drains across the city.
August 19, 2024
Services disrupted as mayor, councillors flee
Services of Barishal City Corporation have been severely disrupted as the city mayor and most ward councillors have been absent following the ouster of the Awami League-led government on August 5.
July 14, 2024
Hilsa elusive
Fishermen from Bhola, Barishal and Kuakata are returning empty handed from the rivers in the coastal region due to a lack of hilsa in the waterbodies, even though it is the harvest season of the fish.
June 2, 2024
Living under open sky for six days
At least 12 families have been living under the open sky for the past six days in Kutuba union under Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila after becoming homeless as Cyclone Remal left a trail of destruction in the district.
May 19, 2024
Fish landing centre lies unused for 15yrs
The lone fish landing centre of Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation in Barishal has been lying unused for 15 years, leading to a loss of Tk 50 crore of revenue for the government.
May 18, 2024
Barishal museum fails to attract visitors
The Barishal Divisional Museum is losing its attraction amid a dire lack of initiatives over the years.
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