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Sohrab Hossain

Our Correspondent, Patuakhali

Three turtles of rare species washed ashore along Kuakata sea beach in the past 14 days. Photo: Star

Six dead marine animals in 14 days trigger environmental alarm in Kuakata

19 April 2026, 17:03 PM
Three dolphins and three rare sea turtles have washed ashore, with experts calling the repeated deaths a warning sign
19 April 2026, 17:03 PM
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58-day fishing ban begins amid claims of delayed aid, deepening distress

16 April 2026, 21:50 PM
Fishermen say the ban comes on top of falling catches and fuel shortages
16 April 2026, 21:50 PM
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Inflation outpaces wages for 50 months

13 April 2026, 00:00 AM
For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Collapsed bridge in Kuakata leaves commuters at risk

12 April 2026, 13:19 PM
Fragile wooden crossing used for nearly two years as debris remains uncleared
12 April 2026, 13:19 PM
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Bura Gauranga riverbank being grabbed for ice plant

12 April 2026, 07:32 AM
An ice plant is being constructed by illegally grabbing and filling the Bura Gauranga riverbank in Char Montaz union under Rangabali upazila in Patuakhali, local residents alleged.
12 April 2026, 07:32 AM
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Barguna Crocodile Breeding Centre / Not a single hatchling survived in 13 years

8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
At the Tengragiri Crocodile Breeding Centre in Taltali upazila of Barguna, not a single hatchling survived in the past 13 years of breeding efforts, with each dying soon after being hatched under unclear circumstances.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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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
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Staff shortage leaves 7 maternity centres non-operational

29 March 2026, 03:59 AM
Seven fully equipped Mother and Child Welfare Centres across four upazilas in Patuakhali district have remained non-operational for years due to an acute shortage of manpower.
29 March 2026, 03:59 AM
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Demand surges for traditional puffed rice during Ramadan in Barishal division

Women in 21 villages keep earthen ovens burning from dawn to dusk
9 March 2026, 06:16 AM
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Kalapara of Patuakhali: Schoolteacher’s home declared a bird haven

In Musulliyabad village under Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali, the house of a schoolteacher has been declared a bird haven.
28 February 2026, 02:57 AM
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In Patuakhali, a schoolteacher sets aside 33% of his land for birds

Akhteruzzaman’s home now formally recognised as a haven for migratory and native species
27 February 2026, 17:23 PM
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Iftar at Tk 1 in Patuakhali

‘Amra Kalaparabashi’ initiative reaches over 200 underprivileged people daily during Ramadan
22 February 2026, 21:47 PM
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Salinity, shorter winters hamper wheat cultivation in south

Wheat cultivation in the southern districts of Bangladesh remains handicapped by challenges such as high soil salinity, shorter winters and seed shortages, leaving vast stretches of farmland uncultivated during the dry season.
6 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Payra port operations slow down for halt in coal imports

Navigability crisis hits Payra port, foreign ship arrivals drop

Port officials and users attribute the decline to worsening navigability in the 75 km-long Rabnabad channel.
16 December 2025, 13:30 PM
Alpath Group Patuakhali plastic recycling

From waste to wealth

In a major step towards green and sustainable industry, a new factory in Patuakhali is transforming fallen betel nut leaf sheaths, locally called khol, into durable, biodegradable tableware.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Barguna Liberation War Museum: Looted and left in ruins for over a year

The Barguna Liberation War Museum, which was vandalised and looted on August 5 last year following the ouster of the Awami League government, now stands abandoned, empty and padlocked.
5 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Rangabali of Patuakhali: Forestland grabbed for watermelon cultivation

Protected forestland and riverbanks are being illegally occupied in the Char Signboard area of Kachipara village under Patuakhali’s Rangabali upazila, allegedly to cultivate watermelon by building an embankment.
24 November 2025, 22:32 PM
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Mahipur fish landing station lies idle for 4yrs

The Mahipur Fish Landing Station in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained idle for the past four years, since its inauguration in 2021.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Youth finds success in ornamental fish farming in Patuakhali

Emon now earns over Tk 1 lakh a month from his thriving venture
10 November 2025, 09:39 AM

Golden-green Aman paddy kindles hope for Patuakhali farmers

Favourable weather boosts production, but salinity concerns persist in low-lying areas
9 November 2025, 13:28 PM
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Golden-green Aman paddy kindles hope for Patuakhali farmers

Favourable weather boosts production, but salinity concerns persist in low-lying areas
9 November 2025, 07:04 AM
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3 years on, no bridge for Taltali locals

Locals in Behala village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have been suffering in their daily commute for the past three years since the collapse of an iron bridge in the area.
2 November 2025, 22:18 PM
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Doctor shortage hampers treatment

Healthcare services at the Galachipa Upazila Health Complex in Patuakhali have long been hindered by an acute shortage of doctors.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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A health centre with no doctors

The 20-bed hospital in Kuakata has once again been left without doctors, virtually suspending healthcare services for both tourists and residents.
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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The ‘boat village’ of Barguna

Keeping a 200-year tradition afloat
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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No safe waters for mother hilsa

Even amid intensified monitoring to protect mother hilsa during the ongoing 22-day fishing ban, illegal fishing continues unabated across five sanctuaries.
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Despite drone patrols, illegal hilsa fishing continues unabated

Officials report fishermen resorting to violence when intercepted during drives
8 October 2025, 06:03 AM

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