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Nylon net fencing starts in Sundarbans to prevent tigers entering surrounding localities

Bagerhat, March 13 -- In an effort to protect the wild animals from entering into the locality, the government has taken a step to install nylon net fencing covering a 60-km area along the boundaries ... Read More


Crime surges in Bagerhat; 23 killed, 21 raped in seven months

Bagerhat, March 11 -- The law and order situation in Bagerhat has worsened over the past seven months, with the south-western district recording 23 murders and 21 rapes until February, reflecting the ... Read More


Bagerhat's watermelon harvest brings a sweet summer promise

Bagerhat, March 7 -- As the golden sun casts its warm embrace over the lush fields of Bagerhat, the arrival of watermelon season paints a picture of abundance and promise. The much-loved summer fruit... Read More


Bagerhat farmers reluctant to sell Aman paddy to govt-here's why

Bagerhat, Feb. 23 -- Despite a good yield of Aman paddy in Bagerhat's saline-prone lands this season, government warehouses remain empty as farmers prefer private sales due to higher market prices, of... Read More


Bagerhat's artisans keep tradition alive with handmade 'talpakha'

Bagerhat, Feb. 23 -- Even in the digital age, the traditional 'talpakha' (handmade fan crafted from palm leaves) remains a staple in homes across Bangladesh, offering a natural respite from the summer... Read More


Severe shortages cripple healthcare at Bagerhat's 250-bed hospital

, Feb. 13 -- Healthcare services at the Bagerhat 250-bed hospital have been severely hampered for years due to a shortage of doctors, inadequate funding, and an ongoing crisis of hospital beds. Despit... Read More


Sundarbans Day to be observed Friday, still awaits national recognition

Bagerhat, Feb. 13 -- Despite lacking official recognition, 'Sundarbans Day' will be observed on Friday in the coastal districts, including Bagerhat and Khulna, with renewed calls for the government to... Read More


Conservation projects paying fruit as Sundarbans witness increase in tiger population

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- The Sundarbans, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO, has been witnessing an increase in the number of Royal Bengal Tigers, with their presence more prominent than ever across ... Read More


Transformer thefts in Bagerhat cause widespread power outages

Bagerhat, Jan. 23 -- Transformer thefts in Bagerhat have been rising sharply, causing widespread power outages and leaving thousands of customers without electricity. Over the last three and a half m... Read More


Conservation projects paying fruit as Sundarbans witness increase in tiger population

Bagerhat, Jan. 22 -- The Sundarbans, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO, has been witnessing an increase in the number of Royal Bengal Tigers, with their presence more prominent than ever acro... Read More