Barisal

Patients suffer as Barisal medical interns go on strike

Interns at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital go on an indefinite strike, causing immense sufferings to the patients.
18 May 2016, 06:56 AM

Seven injured over land grabbing bid

The hired goons of a real estate company allegedly injured some seven people during an attempt to grab the land of an ultra-poor
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Barisal to be free of child marriages

Barisal District Administration yesterday announced that it would take measures to bring down child marriages to zero in the district.
5 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Two boys tortured

Two schoolboys were allegedly tortured by a Union Parishad member, his associate, and an uncle of one of the victims reportedly
24 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Launch strike lifted on Dhaka-greater Barisal route

Water transport workers decide to keep passenger vessels on Dhaka-greater Barisal route out of their strike temporarily due to ongoing HSC examinations.
22 April 2016, 18:26 PM

River transport workers on indefinite strike

River transport workers go on an indefinite strike across the country to press home their 15-point demand.
21 April 2016, 04:55 AM

Biman offers Baishakh discount on Dhaka to Barisal, Saidpur routes

Biman Bangladesh Airline offers special discounts on Dhaka-Barisal and Dhaka-Saidpur routes on the eve of Pahela Baishakh.
4 April 2016, 16:04 PM

UP polls security guard ‘shoots himself’ in Barisal

A security guard deployed for the union parishad election in Barisal’s Banaripara upazila “accidentally shot himself” this morning, an election officer said.
22 March 2016, 06:51 AM

Live update: UP Polls

The first phase of the Union Parishad (UP) elections begins, marking the start of the country's maiden UP-level polls on partisan lines. Two people are injured in Satkhira and voting remains suspended in 11 polling centres in Satkhira, Barisal and Patuakhali so far.
22 March 2016, 05:28 AM

UP elections held peacefully: CEC

CEC Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed says the first phase of union parishad elections are held in a free, fair and peaceful manner except some isolated incidents of irregularities.
22 March 2016, 05:05 AM

3 killed in Madaripur road crash

At least three people are killed and as many injured when a bus rammed a three-wheeler on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Madaripur sadar upazila.
5 March 2016, 11:39 AM

Arrest warrant issued against Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam

Narayanganj court issues arrest warrant against Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam in a defamation case filed by an Awami League activist. With 18 cases filed today, number of total lawsuits against Anam reaches 55. Of them, 12 are complaints seeking to sue him for sedition while the rest are libel suits.
16 February 2016, 06:14 AM

Barisal city cop suspended for ‘extortion’

A Barisal police official has been suspended after a primary investigation found him guilty of extortion and harassing two businessmen.
3 February 2016, 09:11 AM

Cop closed for beating Barisal AL leader

A constable of Barisal is closed for allegedly beating a local leader of ruling party’s front Swechchhashebak League.
17 January 2016, 06:50 AM

BCS preliminary test tomorrow, no watches allowed

The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held tomorrow. Aspirants have been asked not to carry watches, along with any other electronic devices, in the test venues set up through Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Barisal, Khulna, Sylhet and Rangpur.
7 January 2016, 07:20 AM

What’s the commotion with Gayle omission?

For many of us, the news of Gayle’s absence in the qualifier match on December 13 was overwhelming, as if someone had pulled the carpet from underneath our feet, and busted the bubble of naïve cricket fans with a fearsome artillery barrage.
21 December 2015, 07:07 AM

Kapali crowns Comilla champions

Late order heroics from Alok Kapali give Comilla Victorians the title of BPL-2015 champions after they beat Barisal Bulls by three wickets.
15 December 2015, 12:21 PM

Barisal go to final at Rangpur’s expense

Barisal Bulls confirm their spot in the final on December 15 when they defeat Rangpur Riders by five wickets in an exciting encounter during the 2nd qualifier of BPL-2015 tonight.
13 December 2015, 12:09 PM

Barisal beat Dhaka by 18 runs

Barisal Bulls beat Dhaka by 18 runs in the eliminator and advance to the 2 nd qualifier on Sunday against Rangpur Riders in BPL-2015.
12 December 2015, 12:16 PM

Gayle force blows away Chittagong

Unbeaten 92 off 47 balls from Chris Gayle gives Barisal Bulls a resounding win over Chittagong Vikings by eight wickets in the 28th match of BPL-2015 at Mirpur.
9 December 2015, 12:43 PM