For thousands of city vendors, the fruit provides a profitable source of seasonal income between June and October.
Members of the Manta community, who live on boats along rivers in the southern regions of the country, are struggling to survive after being excluded from the government’s rice allocation during the ongoing 22-day fishing ban.
Even amid intensified monitoring to protect mother hilsa during the ongoing 22-day fishing ban, illegal fishing continues unabated across five sanctuaries.
Officials report fishermen resorting to violence when intercepted during drives
Pottery artisans in the southern region are struggling to sustain their craft as rising production costs force them to scale back output.
Investors look beyond Barishal due to poor business climate, infrastructure
The announcement of hilsa exports has immediately pushed up prices by at least 10 percent in wholesale markets across Barishal, with traders warning that rates may climb by 50 percent once exports actually begin.
Potholes have formed at various points along the 20-kilometre highway from Bhurghata to Batajor Kobibari in Gournadi upazila under Barishal district, making the route risky for travellers.
For thousands of city vendors, the fruit provides a profitable source of seasonal income between June and October.
Members of the Manta community, who live on boats along rivers in the southern regions of the country, are struggling to survive after being excluded from the government’s rice allocation during the ongoing 22-day fishing ban.
Even amid intensified monitoring to protect mother hilsa during the ongoing 22-day fishing ban, illegal fishing continues unabated across five sanctuaries.
Officials report fishermen resorting to violence when intercepted during drives
Pottery artisans in the southern region are struggling to sustain their craft as rising production costs force them to scale back output.
Investors look beyond Barishal due to poor business climate, infrastructure
The announcement of hilsa exports has immediately pushed up prices by at least 10 percent in wholesale markets across Barishal, with traders warning that rates may climb by 50 percent once exports actually begin.
Potholes have formed at various points along the 20-kilometre highway from Bhurghata to Batajor Kobibari in Gournadi upazila under Barishal district, making the route risky for travellers.
Continuous rain and strong tidal currents have left residents in panic as more than 80 spots in Barishal district face the threat of severe river erosion.
Thousands of passengers in Bhola face serious problems at launch terminals and boarding points because there are not enough waiting rooms and toilets.
