Sushanta Ghosh

Cultivated in the Bengal region since time immemorial, the native sugar date palm, locally called 'khejurer gachh', is well-appreciated,

Although the peak season for catching hilsa is going on, supply of the fish is very poor to Port Road Wholesale Market in Barisal as fishermen are reluctant to fish in the Bay amid inclement weather.

Around 45 CCTV cameras out of 261 installed by Barisal City Corporation have been dysfunctional for two months as the cables connecting those to the control rooms were stolen.

Located in the heart of Barisal city, the 200-year-old Bibir Pukur remains in an awful state due to negligence of the authorities concerned.

Six years ago, when Amir Hossain Mia from Mohonganj village in Barisal's Babuganj upazila returned from working in

Two major bus terminals in Barisal city have been running without maintenance for two years, causing immense sufferings to the

The 6km Lakutia Road in Barisal city has been in a dilapidated condition for five years due to a lack of repair.

The one-kilometre Rupatoli road, from Amtola Mor to Rupatoli bus stand in Barisal city, has been in a bad shape for a long time, causing untold sufferings to commuters of all six districts in Barisal division.

Launches and other watercrafts are the main mode of transport in Barisal region crisscrossed by rivers. But in the absence of an adequate number of safe water vessels, people have to resort to unfit passenger-carrying launches.

A two-day Nazrul Sangeet workshop was held at Barisal City College in the city on April 27 and 28.

Preparations for Chaitra Sangkranti and Pahela Baishakh are going on full swing in Barisal city, with various colourful programmes

A vast tract of land in Barisal has turned into a glaring example of how nature can open up its treasure trove all year round irrespective

Eighty-five percent mass killing grounds in three southern districts of Bangladesh are yet to be marked and conserved even 45 years after the victory of Liberation War.

"The brutal Pakistani army snatched away all the charm and happiness from my life 45 years ago," said Biva Rani, struggling for survival

People especially patients and their attendants have been suffering for nearly a week as Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)

A two-day traditional clay artisan festival ended at Ashwini Kumar Hall, Barisal on October 8 with a call to preserve

Even though the female potters in Barisal district are involved with the trade from primary to its finishing stage, in addition to

With an indomitable spirit and unwavering determination, Pushpa Rani has been continuing struggle to cope with her extreme poverty that she has inherited from her parents as well as visually challenged husband.

A good number of primary school students in Satla union under Ujirpur upazila of the district have to take risky boat ride to attend classes at least six months a year.

It takes only 15 minutes to travel to Rasulpur char (landmass emerging from riverbed) by a boat from Barisal city.