A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
2w ago
Power cuts plague Barishal
Barisal residents are facing disruptions in their daily lives due to frequent power outages amid extreme heat.
2w ago
Passenger launches at risk of running aground
Passenger launches on Dhaka-Barishal river route are at risk of running aground during the Eid journey due to underwater shoals in the rivers.
3w ago
Wapda massacre: Memories still haunt survivors 53 years later
Even 53 years after Bangladesh’s independence, the chilling memories of the Wapda massacre continue to haunt Jagannath Dey, an artist by profession.
1m ago
To be able to dream again
At first glance it looks like a happy gathering of women and girls spanning ages from 15 to 50 years. We are greeted by this group of 30 and they welcome us with a song and dance routine.
2m ago
Safe but not free
For the last five years 19-year-old Sumona (pseudonym) has been living at the Training and Rehabilitation Centre for Socially Disadvantaged Women in Barishal.
2m ago
No Shaheed Minar in 90pc Barishal primary schools
The nation will observe International Mother Language Day tomorrow. Educational institutions across the country will hold special programmes with students laying wreaths at Shaheed Minars to pay respect to the heroes who died for our mother tongue, Bangla, in 1952.
2m ago
Destroying croplands for brick kilns
Agricultural land along the Arial Kha river is scarred by huge holes, 8-12 feet deep, from illegal topsoil extraction for brick kilns. This not only destroys the land’s fertility and reduces crop yields, but also weakens riverbanks, making them vulnerable to erosion. Despite farmers’ protests, authorities are yet to take action, leaving many losing their arable lands.
2m ago
April 11, 2024
A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
April 9, 2024
Power cuts plague Barishal
Barisal residents are facing disruptions in their daily lives due to frequent power outages amid extreme heat.
April 5, 2024
Passenger launches at risk of running aground
Passenger launches on Dhaka-Barishal river route are at risk of running aground during the Eid journey due to underwater shoals in the rivers.
March 26, 2024
Wapda massacre: Memories still haunt survivors 53 years later
Even 53 years after Bangladesh’s independence, the chilling memories of the Wapda massacre continue to haunt Jagannath Dey, an artist by profession.
February 24, 2024
Safe but not free
For the last five years 19-year-old Sumona (pseudonym) has been living at the Training and Rehabilitation Centre for Socially Disadvantaged Women in Barishal.
February 24, 2024
To be able to dream again
At first glance it looks like a happy gathering of women and girls spanning ages from 15 to 50 years. We are greeted by this group of 30 and they welcome us with a song and dance routine.
February 20, 2024
No Shaheed Minar in 90pc Barishal primary schools
The nation will observe International Mother Language Day tomorrow. Educational institutions across the country will hold special programmes with students laying wreaths at Shaheed Minars to pay respect to the heroes who died for our mother tongue, Bangla, in 1952.
February 8, 2024
Destroying croplands for brick kilns
Agricultural land along the Arial Kha river is scarred by huge holes, 8-12 feet deep, from illegal topsoil extraction for brick kilns. This not only destroys the land’s fertility and reduces crop yields, but also weakens riverbanks, making them vulnerable to erosion. Despite farmers’ protests, authorities are yet to take action, leaving many losing their arable lands.
January 31, 2024
Burn unit limps on
After sustaining burn injuries from an acid attack by unidentified culprits due to a money-related dispute, Riaz Howlader, his wife Khadija and 18-month-old daughter Jannat went to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital to be admitted to its burn unit.
January 29, 2024
The house of curds
While visiting Hemayet Uddin Road in Barishal city you will notice an enthusiastic crowd waiting in front of a small tin-shed shop.
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