A farmer's Eid prayer
The livelihood of his entire family hinges upon the success of this harvest
1w ago
Power cuts plague Barishal
Barisal residents are facing disruptions in their daily lives due to frequent power outages amid extreme heat.
1w 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.
1w 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.
3w 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 25, 2023
Violation, conflict of interest wrapped in one
In clear violation of the electoral code of conduct, several staff members of Barishal City Corporation have been actively engaging with voters, going door-to-door to secure support and votes for the Awami League mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah.
May 24, 2023
Closure or further conflict?
As the eagerly anticipated meeting to resolve the conflict between Abul Khair Abdullah, the Awami League mayoral candidate, and his nephew Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, the incumbent mayor, draws closer, there is also skepticism surrounding it.
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