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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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Magic of molasses in Patuakhali: Sweet delicacy from Gol trees

Around 300 farmer families pass the busiest time of the year from December to April producing molasses, worth crores of takas, from the juice collected from mangrove Gol (Nipa palm) trees in different areas of Patuakhali
24 January 2024, 11:46 AM
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The boat of hope sails away

A project, a promise of education, a chance to break free from the shackles of illiteracy.
23 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Tourism fared well in 2023 despite jitters

The overall tourism industry in Bangladesh performed well throughout the outgoing calendar year despite facing adversity in the final quarter due to ongoing political unrest, according to industry people.
28 December 2023, 15:57 PM
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Turning setbacks into success

After losing his overseas job during the pandemic, Al Amin Howlader, a 35-year-old former expatriate from Patuakhali, encountered repeated setbacks in his quest for alternative employment. He turned the tide of his fortune by establishing a small factory in his village, crafting decorative motor parts from fibreglass.
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Once there was a forest here

The Gangamati Reserve Forest in Kuakata, Patuakhali, which acted as a natural shield against Cyclone Sidr in 2007 and other such calamities, is under threat due to tree felling and soil extraction.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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School playground now a grazing field

A school playground now lies silent behind its fenced net, devoid of the laughter and joy of children.
1 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Brickfields count losses of Tk 1,200cr for cyclone

Brickfields count losses of Tk 1,200cr for cyclone

Brickfields in Bangladesh have incurred losses of around Tk 1,200 crore as heavy rains amid cyclone Midhili on November 16-17 hindered production early this season
22 November 2023, 23:15 PM
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A lifelong passion for trees

In the quiet village of Purbo Atkhali in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila, 82-year-old Sirajul Islam Hawladar is known among all for planting trees -- his lifelong passion.
17 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Blockade taking a toll on tourism

The tourism industry of Bangladesh has been hit hard by the ongoing political unrest as people are unwilling to travel for fear of violence amid strikes and blockades across the country, according to businesspeople.
7 November 2023, 01:00 AM
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Jagar Mishti of Kalapara: Around 100 years of tradition and goodwill

Jagabandhu Mishtanna Bhandar, located in the New Market area of Patuakhali’s Kalapara, has been a place of delight for people in the region for nearly a century. 
2 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Fisher by profession, artist by passion

Art has no limit, and Zakir Hossain Munshi, a fisherman by profession, is an example of this statement.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
26 September 2023, 05:00 AM
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Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
25 September 2023, 15:31 PM
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Patuakhali fishermen alone dump 15 tonnes a year: study

Around 15 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste are dumped into the Bay of Bengal by fishermen of Patuakhali every year, says a study. 
16 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Work on the first terminal of the Payra Sea Port on the southern coast of Patuakhali is in full swing, with authorities hoping to begin operations by October.

Payra port’s first terminal likely to open by October

The Payra sea port’s first terminal is expected to be up and running by October, facilitating transport of goods from mother vessels and speeding up operations in the country’s third major seaport. 
12 September 2023, 00:00 AM
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Mahipur fish landing station lies idle

A fish landing station in the Mahipur area under the Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali remains unused although two years have passed since the facility was built at a cost of Tk 13 crore.
6 September 2023, 18:00 PM
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Construction of Patuakhali EPZ to begin soon

The construction of an export processing zone (EPZ) in Patuakhali will begin soon after all land acquisition costs are cleared within the next one month or so, according to project officials.
5 September 2023, 00:00 AM
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Tourists suffer due to damaged roads

The Patuakhali-Kuakata highway, a common route for tourists to visit Kuakata beach, has become unusable in recent times due to numerous potholes. Passenger, tourist buses and other vehicles are plying this road daily with the risk of accidents ever lurking.
29 August 2023, 18:00 PM
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Killers should get their dues

After waiting for 19 years, all Motaleb Mridha wants is to see the killers of his eldest son punished.
21 August 2023, 18:00 PM
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Waterlogging in Patuakhali: Rain ravages Aman seedbeds in low-lying areas

Heavy rain over the last few days has caused waterlogging in different areas of Patuakhali, severely damaging Aman seedbeds.
19 August 2023, 18:00 PM

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