Hog plum farmers log better business
River canals in the southern region of Bangladesh are packed with vendors that have seemingly built their dreams around the production of hog plums, locally known as ‘amra’.
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Barishal markets glutted with hilsa from sea
While fishing out hilsa from the sweet river waters have become a rather rare scene, several fishing boats, loaded with the Bengali delicacy, are returning from the sea to several ghats in Barishal.
Guava season aiding economic growth in south
With the guava season now in full swing, farmers and traders in southern Bangladesh are busy harvesting and selling the fruit from various orchards in the region.
17 killed as bus plunges into pond
The traffic on the road was quite light and the bus was moving at a speed of 40 to 50mph. It was meant to be a regular morning ride from Bhandaria to Barishal.
Tanker lacked safety equipment, trained staff
The massive fire that broke out in the Sagar Nandini-2 oil tanker in Jhalakathi’s Sugandha river on Monday evening was doused yesterday morning after an 11-hour-long frantic effort.
Barishal city quietly changes hands
Incumbent Barishal Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah is losing all his grip over the city after a new mayor was elected last week.
Win fails to bring joy to AL camp
Voter turnout was as low as 36 percent in neighbourhoods known as strongholds of incumbent Barishal Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah in Monday’s polls to the Barishal City Corporation, according to centre-wise voting results.
AL’s Khair prevails over own clan
Ruling Awami League activists allegedly assaulted Islami Andolan Bangladesh mayor nominee Mufti Syed Faizul Karim and some of his supporters, and police BGB men used batons to disperse his followers during yesterday’s Barishal City Corporation election.
June 10, 2023
BCC polls: Sadiq’s men may decide his successor
With only two days until Barishal city goes to polls, the division in the ruling Awami League is still the talk of the town.
June 10, 2023
Barishal gears up for city polls
The Election Commission started installing CCTV cameras at each polling station and secret ballot booth in preparation for the upcoming Barishal City Corporation elections.
June 9, 2023
Barishal City Polls: Who gets BNP votes?
As BNP, a party with a substantial voter base, is not participating in the upcoming Barishal City Corporation election, a pertinent question arises surrounding which candidate will get the support of the BNP loyalists.
June 8, 2023
Businessmen rule the race in Barishal city polls
The literacy rate and compliance with income taxes among the candidates of the Barishal city polls have increased, which is a positive sign, according to Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).
June 7, 2023
Is the nephew playing for other side?
The ongoing conflict between Abul Khair Abdullah, the Awami League mayoral candidate, and his nephew, incumbent mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, has reached new heights ahead of the upcoming Barishal City Corporation election on June 12.
June 6, 2023
The picture doesn’t reflect the reality
The recent photograph of Abul Hasnat Abdulalh hugging his younger brother Abul Khair Abdullah brought some relief to the grassroot Awami League leaders and activists of Barishal as they thought it was an indication of them uniting ahead of the city polls.
June 1, 2023
Sadiq’s men on campaign trail, but only barely
Awami League central leaders’ bid to get the current Barishal mayor’s men to join the campaign trail of the party’s mayor nominee Abul Khair Abdullah is not delivering the desired outcome.
May 31, 2023
Jubo League to the rescue?
To resolve the conflict between Awami League mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah and the incumbent mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Awami League is actively engaging its different branches.
May 27, 2023
All hype, no result
No resolution was reached in a highly anticipated meeting aimed at resolving the conflict between Abul Khair Abdullah and his nephew Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah ahead of the Barishal city polls. The meeting, which took place yesterday evening, concluded without the presence of either Khair or Sadiq, leaving AL leaders and activists in Barishal disappointed and uncertain about the future.
May 26, 2023
88 of 126 polling centres ‘highly important’
At least 88 out of the total 126 polling centres have been identified as “highly important” for the upcoming Barishal City Corporation (BCC) election scheduled on June 12.
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