Bagerhat

Rough seas triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal have once again halted hilsa fishing. Hundreds of fishing trawlers began returning to shore from Thursday morning after the Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued Local Warning Signal No. 3. The prolonged spell of bad weather has left fishermen and trawler owners facing heavy losses. Trawler owners and fish traders in coastal areas, including Bagerhat's Sharankhola, said on Friday afternoon that hundreds of fishi...

What was once considered household waste or a neglected, worthless material is now transforming the lives of hundreds of women in Bagerhat. By creating eco-friendly and aesthetic products from coconut husk, entrepreneur Rozy Ahmed has built a remarkable success story while generating employment...

Palm leaves are scattered across the floor. The room is filled with the chirping of children. In one hand, a bamboo pen; in the other, a palm leaf. They are learning to write the alphabet by dipping the pen into ink made from lampblack.This scene is not from a thousand years ago—it is from the prese...