Barishal

Pink lilies in the 1,200-acre beel at Satla of Uzirpur in Barishal district are a rare invitation for the nature enthusiasts. The photo was taken recently. Photo: M Jahirul Islam Jewel
Features

A piece of heaven on earth!

At least 500-1,000 people come to visit here, with a boatman earning Tk500-2,000 per day during the season

Fortune shines
Industry

Fortune shines

File Photo: Women workers make shoes on the factory floor of Fortune Footwear Ltd in Barishal BSCIC Industrial Estate. The ompany has strongly returned to production as the export-oriented shoe manufacturer has a good number of work orders. Photo: TBS
Industry

Fortune turns 4,000 village women into skilled shoemakers

A farmer examines coconut leaves in Barishal, as a sudden attack by foreign insects called “Whiteflies” are drying up the leaves. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Pest attack worries Barishal coconut farmers

The floating rice market on the Sandhya River has been operating for around 200 years at Banaripara in Barishal. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Pandemic hits Barishal floating rice market

Tidal surges, heavy rains cause sudden flooding in coastal areas
Environment

Tidal surges, heavy rains cause sudden flooding in coastal areas

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Markets

Hilsa dearer in Barishal fish markets due to poor catch

Floating guava market in Jhalakathi. TBS Photo
Bazaar

Youths initiative bridges guava farmers, consumers

A ship is being built at a yard in Barishal. Shipyards in the region are capable of making ships for the international market. TBS Photo
Industry

Barishal shipyards capable of building vessels for international market

Guava farmers bring up their produce at the floating market in Jhalakathi with the apprehension that they will not be able to make a good business for lack of customers amid pandemic. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Barishal guava farmers fear low customer turnout

Both demand and supply of hilsa fish at the Port Road fish market in Barishal have remained robust even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Every day, hundreds of fishermen anchor their fishing boats at the Kirtankhola River ghat (pier) beside the market to sell fish. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Barishal’s biggest hilsa market gets ample supply amid Covid-19

Barishal and Khulna healthcare professionals get IPC and PPE from UK AID and Concern Worldwide
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Barishal and Khulna healthcare professionals get IPC and PPE from UK AID and Concern Worldwide

Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Police rescue man abandoned by son on corona suspicion