Jora Shivmandir: A testament to Khulna’s heritage
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Located at Ghat-5 along the eastern bank of the Bhairab river in Khulna city, the 327-year-old twin Shiva temples, locally known as “Jora Shivmandir”, are a historic marvel that has withstood the test of time.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Private ambulances dominate KMCH
14 April 2026, 03:31 AM
Critically ill patients at Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) are facing delays in emergency transfers, with patients and staff alleging that private ambulance operators dominate the premises, limiting access to government services and charging higher fares.
14 April 2026, 03:31 AM
Long traffic jams plague Khulna’s Gallamary amid bridge delays
12 April 2026, 16:53 PM
Traffic at the key city entry point stretches for over 1.5 kms, with delays in new bridge construction
12 April 2026, 16:53 PM
Of smoke, soot, and suffering
11 April 2026, 04:50 AM
Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.
11 April 2026, 04:50 AM
21 shot dead, 50 injured in Khulna in three months
10 April 2026, 02:17 AM
Of the total killings, eight took place in Khulna metropolitan area
10 April 2026, 02:17 AM
Climate-resilient moringa boosts coastal livelihoods
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Moringa cultivation is transforming livelihoods of farmers in saline-prone coastal regions of the southwest, emerging as a low-cost, climate-resilient crop.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Watermelon farmers in south suffer despite bumper harvests
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Low demand after Eid caused sharp fall in farmgate prices, growers say
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Fuel crisis cripples motorcycle transport in southwest; riders’ incomes plunge
31 March 2026, 13:20 PM
More than 20,000 riders face hardship as shortages disrupt essential travel in remote coastal areas
31 March 2026, 13:20 PM
Submerged for five days!
Rainwater hasn’t drained out of Khulna city’s Bastuhara colony yet, even after five days, causing immense suffering to 5,000 residents.
28 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Agriculture insurance still elusive
Cyclone Sitrang is over and the weather is forecast to be sunny today. But for thousands of people in Bangladesh, including farmers, it is rather gloomy.
27 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Cyclone Sitrang damages Aman crops, fish farms
Cyclone Sitrang has affected 33,000 hectares of transplanted Aman paddy crop and washed away fish and shrimps mainly in the southern coastal districts, officials said yesterday.
26 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Sun shines in Khulna, "no major damage" to Aman paddy, fishes
Khulna region has been sunny since morning (October 25, 2022) with occasional clouds in the sky. However, many roads are still under water due to yesterday's heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Sitrang.
25 October 2022, 04:20 AM
Cyclone Sitrang: Locals alarmed as Khulna dam damaged
Locals are in panic since the embankment in Khulna’s Koyra upazila was damaged due to high tide and rain since midnight ahead of cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 07:04 AM
Obstacles defied, BNP rally peaceful
The BNP rally in Khulna was largely peaceful with some incidents of vandalism and activists of the BNP and ruling Awami League chasing each other.
22 October 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Don’t sleep through climate crisis’
Rising seas, floods, and intensifying cyclones are just a few of the calamities that threaten Bangladesh, one of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world, said speakers yesterday.
22 October 2022, 18:00 PM
BNP rally: Khulna now “sea of people”
One can hear slogans while crossing Shibbari intersection in Khulna this morning (October 22, 2022) as people in small groups are moving towards the rally venue marching and chanting. Meanwhile, many has already arrived at the rally venue last evening.
22 October 2022, 04:24 AM
BNP’s Khulna rally: Owners take buses off the streets
Bus owners are suspending bus services in Khulna for two days from today ahead of the BNP’s protest rally in the city tomorrow.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Bhairab struggles for survival
Due to the mindless dumping of waste, rampant river-grabbing by influential persons and reluctance of authorities to take appropriate steps, Bhairab river -- one of the major waterbodies of the country -- continues to suffer.
15 October 2022, 02:20 AM
When sluice gates don’t work
As many as eight sluice gates out of 23 have remained completely out of order in Khulna’s Koyra upazila for a long time, concerning the farmers about irrigation during the ongoing Aman season.
7 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Battery-run vehicles add to Khulna’s power woes
Despite the energy crisis, hundreds of battery-powered vehicles, easy-bikes and vans are plying Khulna roads consuming huge amounts of electricity everyday.
30 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Not abducted, she went into hiding
Rahima Begum was not abducted; she willingly went into hiding, said Police Bureau of Investigation yesterday.
30 September 2022, 02:00 AM
Nightmare on Khulna road
The bitumen has eroded in many parts.
29 September 2022, 18:00 PM
“Missing” Rahima went into hiding willingly: PBI
Rahima Begum, the mother of Moriom Mannan, who was rescued after remaining missing for nearly a month, had not been abducted. She had gone into hiding willingly, said Police Bureau of Investigation.
29 September 2022, 06:56 AM
Sorry state of a chest clinic
Nur Alom stood in front of the squalid tin-roof building and wondered if he had made a mistake, travelling all the way from his village in Bagerhat to the Chest Disease Clinic in Khulna city.
17 September 2022, 02:50 AM
Incomplete bridge, immeasurable suffering
Thousands have been suffering for years as the construction of Kalia bridge over the Nabaganga river in Narail is yet to be completed.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Turning into a ghost town
As soon as one enters the first gate of Platinum Jute Mill Workers Colony next to Khulna’s BIDC road, they can see rows of empty two-storey buildings, overgrown with careless neglect.
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Dilapidated for 11 years
About 5.5 kilometres of Sonadanga-Mujgunni highway, one of the busiest roads in Khulna city, is increasingly becoming unusable for commuters, as it has remained unrepaired for the last 11 years.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM
‘We want our land, not compensation’
In the pretext of increasing navigability and capacity, the Mongla Port authorities are dredging the Pashur River.
22 August 2022, 18:00 PM