Date palm shows hope
Cultivated in the Bengal region since time immemorial, the native sugar date palm, locally called 'khejurer gachh', is well-appreciated,
21 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Peak season, poor catch
Although the peak season for catching hilsa is going on, supply of the fish is very poor to Port Road Wholesale Market in Barisal as fishermen are reluctant to fish in the Bay amid inclement weather.
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
45 CCTV cameras out of order in Barisal city
Around 45 CCTV cameras out of 261 installed by Barisal City Corporation have been dysfunctional for two months as the cables connecting those to the control rooms were stolen.
8 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Bibir Pukur lies neglected
Located in the heart of Barisal city, the 200-year-old Bibir Pukur remains in an awful state due to negligence of the authorities concerned.
7 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Mixed orchard shows promise
Six years ago, when Amir Hossain Mia from Mohonganj village in Barisal's Babuganj upazila returned from working in
6 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Two Barisal dilapidated bus terminals plight of thousands
Two major bus terminals in Barisal city have been running without maintenance for two years, causing immense sufferings to the
20 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Crumbling road multiplies woes during monsoon
The 6km Lakutia Road in Barisal city has been in a dilapidated condition for five years due to a lack of repair.
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
1km road plight of thousands
The one-kilometre Rupatoli road, from Amtola Mor to Rupatoli bus stand in Barisal city, has been in a bad shape for a long time, causing untold sufferings to commuters of all six districts in Barisal division.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Barisal river accidents keep on recurring
Launches and other watercrafts are the main mode of transport in Barisal region crisscrossed by rivers. But in the absence of an adequate number of safe water vessels, people have to resort to unfit passenger-carrying launches.
9 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Workshop on Nazrul songs held at Barisal
A two-day Nazrul Sangeet workshop was held at Barisal City College in the city on April 27 and 28.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Barisal gears up to welcome Bangla New Year
Preparations for Chaitra Sangkranti and Pahela Baishakh are going on full swing in Barisal city, with various colourful programmes
9 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Shaplar Beel: Blend of beauty, utility exemplified
A vast tract of land in Barisal has turned into a glaring example of how nature can open up its treasure trove all year round irrespective
10 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Most mass graves in 3 southern districts still unmarked
Eighty-five percent mass killing grounds in three southern districts of Bangladesh are yet to be marked and conserved even 45 years after the victory of Liberation War.
16 December 2016, 14:36 PM
War heroine Biva struggles for survival with challenged son
"The brutal Pakistani army snatched away all the charm and happiness from my life 45 years ago," said Biva Rani, struggling for survival
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Wall built on road by BCL causing public sufferings
People especially patients and their attendants have been suffering for nearly a week as Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Two-day clay artisan fest ends
A two-day traditional clay artisan festival ended at Ashwini Kumar Hall, Barisal on October 8 with a call to preserve
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Barisal women doing double duty
Even though the female potters in Barisal district are involved with the trade from primary to its finishing stage, in addition to
6 October 2016, 18:00 PM
A symbol of struggle for survival
With an indomitable spirit and unwavering determination, Pushpa Rani has been continuing struggle to cope with her extreme poverty that she has inherited from her parents as well as visually challenged husband.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Kids take boat ride to attend classes
A good number of primary school students in Satla union under Ujirpur upazila of the district have to take risky boat ride to attend classes at least six months a year.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
A teenage wasteland
It takes only 15 minutes to travel to Rasulpur char (landmass emerging from riverbed) by a boat from Barisal city.
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM