Partha Chakrabortty

In a remarkable initiative, the banks of Bhairab river in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat, which were once overwhelmed with indiscriminate pollution, have been transformed into a scenic, tourist-friendly spot

The upazila administration in Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila has spearheaded an initiative to brand and promote high-quality betel nuts, the product the upazila is most known for, across the country.

Bagerhat’s 205 community clinics are making a significant impact on rural healthcare by offering free essential medicines, including treatments for chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Barely a year after its handover, the “sustainable embankment” constructed from Morrelganj to Sharankhola under the Coastal Embankment Improvement Project in Bagerhat is already failing. Large sections of the embankment are eroding, prompting widespread concern among coastal residents who fear for their safety and livelihoods.

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

The construction of Barai Para Bridge on Nabaganga river in Narail’s Kalia upazila has been dragging on since 2018..The Roads and Highways Department initiated construction of the 651.83-metre-long and 10.25-metre wide concrete girder bridge to enhance road connectivity between Narail and

The prices of essential and grocery commodities have skyrocketed in Bagerhat amid supply crunch..Green chilli, priced at Tk 180-220 per kilogramme just a week ago, is now being sold at Tk 600 per kg

Around 50,000 residents of 13 villages along the vast Badokhali Beel (swamp) in Bagerhat Sadar upazila have long been facing hardships due to waterlogging caused by broken sluice gates and illegal encroachment of the waterbody.

Incessant rainfall over the past few days caused severe waterlogging in low-lying areas of Bagerhat, inundating at least 7,000 fish enclosures across the district.

The central bus terminal in Bagerhat district has long been in a dilapidated state, with no renovation done to it for around two decades.

The recent rainfall has once again exposed Bagerhat municipality’s woefully inadequate drainage system and the sufferings it can cause to town dwellers.

In times of chaos, heroes often emerge from the most unexpected places. They don’t always wear capes -- in fact, some show up wearing a raincoat, armed with nothing more than a stick and a whistle.

Freedom fighter mourns loss of slain constable Suman Gharami who died in Friday's clash

“I fought for this country. I sacrificed my youth for the freedom of this land. How do I go on now that my son is no more?” asked 80-year-old freedom fighter Sushil Gharami.

In the coastal areas of Bagerhat’s Kachua upazila, solar power has emerged as a boon for the people, especially amid natural disasters and routine power outages.

After years of oblivion amid a growing market for cheap plastic alternatives, clayware is again experiencing a rise in demand and popularity as it is utilitarian, eco-friendly, and culturally significant.

Boat makers in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat have turned to digital platforms using their mobile phones to sell dinghy boats, thereby transforming the way to reach out to their buyers.

The residents of six coastal upazilas under Bagerhat district are grappling with an acute crisis for fresh water for domestic consumption since the onset of dry season.

Stench of municipal waste lining the roadside welcomes anyone entering Bagerhat city.

An acute shortage of doctors and staff has left patients at the Bagerhat 250-bed hospital deprived of much needed medical care.