Amid a revolving door of VCs, infrastructure still Barishal University's key challenge
The university has had five VCs, yet only two have been able to serve full terms
15 May 2025, 11:22 AM
Barishal ‘gunfight’: Locals contradict Rab claims
Police have not found any prior criminal records of the two students shot in a "gunfight" with the Rapid Action Battalion during an anti-narcotics drive in Barishal's Agailjhara upazila on April 21.
28 April 2025, 19:01 PM
Hilsa production hits seven-year low
Experts have attributed the decline to erratic weather conditions, overfishing, navigability issues, and the growing impacts of climate change.
7 April 2025, 22:11 PM
Commuters stranded at Bhola’s Ilisha Ghat amid ferry crisis
Passengers reported waiting for four to five hours on the embankment, with little hope of finding a spot on a ferry or launch.
4 April 2025, 10:48 AM
Mia Bari Mosque: A forgotten legacy of Mughal architecture
Despite its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, this architectural gem remains relatively unknown, its legacy overshadowed by poor accessibility and a lack of publicity
1 April 2025, 14:48 PM
Two Bridges Over Arial Khan river: Locals struggle amid construction delay
The prolonged construction of two crucial bridges over the Arial Khan river in Barishal has left thousands struggling.
27 March 2025, 21:22 PM
Barguna rape survivor’s family longs for normalcy
The survivor's father was killed a week after the assault
20 March 2025, 16:16 PM
‘Tal-pakha’ artisans struggling to survive
Before electricity reached this region, and even afterwards when load shedding was a daily occurrence, traditional palm leaf hand-held fans were a common item in every household.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Buffalo curd: A delectable Bhola delicacy
The unique speciality of this buffalo curd, along with the passion locals feel for it, has earned it the tag of a Geographical Indication (GI) product
13 December 2024, 16:04 PM
Two decades on, Barishal yet to get modern waste plant
The Barishal City Corporation, established in 2002, has yet to develop a modern waste management system for the tonnes of garbage generated in the city even after two decades of establishment.
4 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Fakir Chan Bakery in Barishal: A legacy of four generations
When you visit the Chawkbazar intersection in Barishal city, you will find a beautiful aroma wafting in the air. It will captivate your heart and soul, but even more importantly, your stomach.
29 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Clay artisans gear up ahead of ‘pitha’ season
With the arrival of winter, potters of Kalaskathi village in Bakerganj Upazila of Barishal district are now busy making pitha moulds.
19 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Kulsum Begum: the caretaker of Barishal’s crematorium
For the past 40 years, Kulsum has served as a dedicated helper in maintaining this crematorium
30 October 2024, 15:20 PM
Fishermen violating ban amid lax monitoring
Taking advantage of lax monitoring by officials concerned, some fishermen have been catching hilsa from the rivers across Barishal division violating the ongoing 22-ban on fishing.
25 October 2024, 21:00 PM
22-day ban on fishing: Fishermen struggle to make ends meet
Amid the ongoing 22-day ban on fishing, fishermen across Barishal division are going through a difficult time to remain afloat.
18 October 2024, 19:28 PM
Artisans showcase their skills at centuries-old 'Laxmi Haat'
This traditional market, which began on Monday, will continue until Wednesday, offering a wide range of Laxmi idols for sale
15 October 2024, 18:45 PM
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.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Jatka floods Barishal markets
22-day ban on fishing begins Oct 13
11 October 2024, 21:30 PM
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.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
6 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
13 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Barishal museum fails to attract visitors
The Barishal Divisional Museum is losing its attraction amid a dire lack of initiatives over the years.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave
Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.
26 April 2024, 00:54 AM
A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
11 April 2024, 09:35 AM