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Sohrab Hossain

Our Correspondent, Patuakhali

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Cattle trade gains pace in Barguna

22 May 2026, 11:47 AM
Shoppers report rates slightly higher but still within reach
22 May 2026, 11:47 AM
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Kalapara in Patuakhali: A bridge that leads nowhere

10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
A bridge built at a cost of nearly Tk 3 crore in Latachapli union of Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained unusable for nearly a year due to the absence of approach roads, causing sufferings to locals.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Sunflower Farming in Patuakhali Bangladesh

Business Plus / Oil flowers on the coastlines

9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Sunflower fields in coastal districts meet farmers’ edible oil needs, with scope to boost national supply beyond tourism appeal
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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‘My income stops, but expenses don’t’

23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The familiar roar of fishing trawlers has fallen silent along Patuakhali’s coast as a 58-day government ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal takes effect -- an essential step for conserving marine resources, but one that is simultaneously straining the livelihoods of fishing communities and intensifying their financial hardship.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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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Once flowing waterbody at stake

The 8-kilometre-long Bahalgachia canal, flowing between Patuakhali municipality and Kalikapur union in Sadar upazila, once served as a route for launches, cargo boats and trawlers but now it is unusable even for small country boats, thanks to the mindless encroachment for years.
28 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Tourists suffer as Kuakata beach turns ‘boat landing station’

Trawlers, speedboats and other small watercrafts are often kept anchored haphazardly in Kuakata sea beach, much to the nuisance for a large number of tourists in the picturesque area.
24 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Launch ghat lies unused for 2yrs

Although a new pontoon and jetty lie at Kalapara launch ghat, its leaser is not using the terminal for launches for long.
12 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Aman growers unhappy as prices too low

Unusually low market price of Aman paddy at the beginning of harvesting period frustrates farmers of Patuakhali and adjacent Barguna district.
10 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Neglected and cheated, elderly couple cry for right from son

Virtually abandoned and cheated allegedly by the only living son and his wife, an elderly ailing couple are passing days amid sufferings.
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Growers prepare land again as vegetables on 1,900 hectares damaged

A large number of vegetable farmers affected by the recent cyclone Bulbul are now preparing their fields for cultivation of the seasonal crops again in a bid to recoup the loss.
1 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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All 17 water filters out of order

All the 17 water filters at Patuakhali General Hospital have gone out of order within three months of installation.
6 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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A symbol of optimism

As recently as five years ago, Sobhan Ali Howlader, a native of Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district, would barely make ends meet by catching fish at the nearby Andharmanik river.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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Women, newborns stay on floor as beds scanty

Many of the treatment seekers at Patuakhali General Hospital’s gynaecology department have to stay on the floor as the 36-bed ward is too inadequate to accommodate the rising number of patients.
30 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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The school of inclusion

Eight-year-old Khadija Akhter has never been to school. She is also well past the eligible age to enter a primary school.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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No lights for 14 years!

Patuakhali bridge on the river Patuakhali is crucial for communications with Payra sea port, several ongoing power plants in the region, district headquarters of Patuakhali and Barishal, and Kuakata sea beach.
23 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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Pest attack worries Patuakhali Aman farmers

Aman farmers in different areas of Patuakhali are worried as the plants are drying due to attack of pests like stem borer, leaf folder and grasshopper.
19 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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120-yr-old woman still out of coverage

After her day labourer husband died 30 years ago, Chan Banu, now aged 120, became a dependent of their three sons and three daughters. But all these years, she was left out of the government’s Widow Allowance scheme.
8 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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Fishers in Bay work amid risk

Fishermen working in the Bay remain highly vulnerable as most of the trawlers operate without adequate lifesaving equipment.
7 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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50 acres of government land freed

Kalapara upazila administration during a drive on Saturday recovered about 50 acres of grabbed land near the Payra seaport.
17 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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Sand lifting catalyses erosion of Shubho Sandhya beach

Evening arrives on the crest of waves at Shubho Sandhya beach as the jhau trees planted along the shore whispers melodies to the breeze.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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One lakh people suffer as 14-km road in bad shape

Around one lakh people of four unions under Patuakhali Sadar upazila are badly suffering as at least 14-km area of the 25-km road from Patuakhali Sadar upazila office to Khatashia Bazar in Borobighai union remains virtually unusable due to lack of renovation.
15 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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Kuakata protection dyke collapses before completion

Under construction Kuakata sea beach protection dyke has virtually collapsed, amid alleged irregularities including use of substandard materials in the work.
31 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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River journey risky for people of 50 coastal islands

People of some 50 coastal islands under Char Kazol and Char Biswas unions in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila have to take risky journey by small mechanized boats on the Buragourango river between Bodnatali and Charkazol terminals to go to the upazila
17 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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The school of dream

Twelve-year-old Jannati’s dream of going to school was far-fetched because she had to get up early every day and accompany her mother Sukhi Begum for work.
26 July 2019, 18:00 PM

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