As winter nears, nurseries in Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
To recover, they have expanded cultivation this year, using more land and producing a wider variety of seedlings
11 November 2025, 13:59 PM
The mantas: A life adrift
Despite centuries of life on the water, the Mantas remain invisible in official records.
17 October 2025, 18:57 PM
19 fishermen from Bhola haven't returned from sea for two weeks
Relatives claim they are now at West Bengal jail
22 September 2025, 10:04 AM
Where have all the big hilsa gone?
Large-sized hilsa have almost disappeared from markets across the southern region, with traders reporting that most of the catch now weighs between 200 and 400 grammes.
19 September 2025, 20:42 PM
Patients suffer as hospital building work drags on
Despite being more than a century old, the main building of Barishal General Hospital has remained incomplete for four years, forcing patients to receive treatment in cramped tin-shed rooms.
23 August 2025, 20:22 PM
Hilsa: From full nets to lighter hauls
This year, fishermen have been returning with lesser catches and bigger losses.
20 August 2025, 18:23 PM
Bhola municipality: Key roads lie dilapidated
A significant number of roads within Bhola municipality, including several vital ones, are in a dilapidated state, causing immense suffering to locals.
4 July 2025, 21:51 PM
Barishal hospital: Overcrowded medicine ward puts patients at risk
Patients and their families have alleged severe mismanagement, overcrowding, and poor healthcare services at the medicine ward of Barishal’s Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH), which is currently operating out of a cramped five-storey building not originally designed to serve patients.
4 July 2025, 20:35 PM
Commuters stranded at Bhola’s Ilisha Ghat amid ferry crisis
Passengers reported waiting for four to five hours on the embankment, with little hope of finding a spot on a ferry or launch.
4 April 2025, 10:48 AM
Mia Bari Mosque: A forgotten legacy of Mughal architecture
Despite its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, this architectural gem remains relatively unknown, its legacy overshadowed by poor accessibility and a lack of publicity
1 April 2025, 14:48 PM
Two Bridges Over Arial Khan river: Locals struggle amid construction delay
The prolonged construction of two crucial bridges over the Arial Khan river in Barishal has left thousands struggling.
27 March 2025, 21:22 PM
Barguna rape survivor’s family longs for normalcy
The survivor's father was killed a week after the assault
20 March 2025, 16:16 PM
‘Tal-pakha’ artisans struggling to survive
Before electricity reached this region, and even afterwards when load shedding was a daily occurrence, traditional palm leaf hand-held fans were a common item in every household.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Barishal Region: Capsicum cultivation gaining ground
The commercial cultivation of capsicum is getting popular in the Barishal region, presenting new agricultural opportunities for local farmers. Originating from South America, this fruit, also known as bell pepper or sweet pepper, is a favoured culinary ingredient and is rich in antioxidants.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Automation boosts Barishal’s salt processing
The use of automatic machines has increased processed salt production by 25 percent in Barishal, while improved efficiency has turned Jhalakathi district in the division into a manufacturing hub.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BPL champions’ chaotic reception in Barishal
Team owner Mizanur Rahman, who was present with his family, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and said, “We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of July. This victory is not just ours; it’s the victory of the people of Barishal.”
9 February 2025, 15:36 PM
Barishal University: 36 classrooms for 10,000 students
Academic activities at Barishal University (BU) have been significantly disrupted due to an acute shortage of classrooms, hindering the smooth operation of academic schedules.
29 January 2025, 19:59 PM
Grabbers choke Char Fasson canal
The Char Fasson canal, stretching 20 kilometres through Bhola’s Char Fasson upazila, was once a bustling waterway that facilitated navigation for large boats, trawlers, and launches, promoting communication and trade.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Encroachment, pollution choke Bhola canal
The 11-kilometre-long Bhola canal, once a vital waterway for trade and irrigation, has become a source of distress for Bhola city and district due to rampant encroachment and pollution.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Barishal DoE Office: Water testing equipment out of order for 4 months
All the water testing equipment at the lone laboratory of the Department of Environment in Barishal division have been lying out of order for past four months.
30 December 2024, 19:46 PM
Community Eye Centre of SBMCH: Taking eye care to those in the remote south
many other people across Bhola district are being benefitted by the SBMCH's Eye Care Centre's outreach initiative for the remote areas in the southern districts
27 December 2024, 13:17 PM
A dying art: The last of the riverboat circus
into an uphill battle, and one by one, they left for more secure livelihoods.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Poor, inadequate treatment facilities irk patients
Patients have raised complaints about the utterly poor and inadequate treatment facilities, as well as the lack of cleanliness in the 100-bed Char Fasson Upazila Health Complex in Bhola.
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Illegal brick kilns mushroom across Barishal
DoE launches operational drive
19 December 2024, 16:00 PM
Poor, inadequate treatment facilities at upazila health complex irk patients of Char Fasson
Visiting the health complex recently, this correspondent saw several patients were leaving after being deprived of proper treatment there
19 December 2024, 14:32 PM
Buffalo curd: A delectable Bhola delicacy
The unique speciality of this buffalo curd, along with the passion locals feel for it, has earned it the tag of a Geographical Indication (GI) product
13 December 2024, 16:04 PM
Two decades on, Barishal yet to get modern waste plant
The Barishal City Corporation, established in 2002, has yet to develop a modern waste management system for the tonnes of garbage generated in the city even after two decades of establishment.
4 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Fakir Chan Bakery in Barishal: A legacy of four generations
When you visit the Chawkbazar intersection in Barishal city, you will find a beautiful aroma wafting in the air. It will captivate your heart and soul, but even more importantly, your stomach.
29 November 2024, 18:00 PM