Sohrab Hossain

A bridge built at a cost of nearly Tk 3 crore in Latachapli union of Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained unusable for nearly a year due to the absence of approach roads, causing sufferings to locals.

Sunflower fields in coastal districts meet farmers’ edible oil needs, with scope to boost national supply beyond tourism appeal

The familiar roar of fishing trawlers has fallen silent along Patuakhali’s coast as a 58-day government ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal takes effect -- an essential step for conserving marine resources, but one that is simultaneously straining the livelihoods of fishing communities and intensifying their financial hardship.

Three dolphins and three rare sea turtles have washed ashore, with experts calling the repeated deaths a warning sign

Fishermen say the ban comes on top of falling catches and fuel shortages

For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden

Fragile wooden crossing used for nearly two years as debris remains uncleared

An ice plant is being constructed by illegally grabbing and filling the Bura Gauranga riverbank in Char Montaz union under Rangabali upazila in Patuakhali, local residents alleged.