Sohrab Hossain

Random sand lifting from the Lohalia River poses risk to Patuakhali town protection embankment, much to the worry of locals.

Over 900 houses of 17 Ashrayan projects in Amtali and Taltali upazilas under Barguna district have become unfit for use due to lack of proper maintenance.

A section of fishermen in Patuakhali, Barguna and Bhola districts are engaged in catching fry in different rivers, canals and waters in

Remains of a damaged building create problem for tourists walking or taking bath in picturesque Kuakata sea beach.

Biplop Sikder of Monukheypara area under Taltali upazila in Barguna district has become a model farmer as he grows vegetables without using chemical fertilisers or insecticides.

Bereft of its former beauty, Kuakata Eco Park no longer attracts visitors.

The government's ban on plying of small vessels on 23 routes in the coastal areas during the stormy period from March 15 to October

A good number of farmers in Patuakhali, Barguna and Jhalakathi districts are engaged in commercial cultivation of Bombay chilli on

Fishermen of coastal districts Patuakhali and Barguna have not got benefit under the government's food support programme as the list of beneficiaries has not been prepared till now. The first phase of distribution of food grains was scheduled to start in March.

The seismograph at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) has remained inoperative since its sensor went out of order over

Mung bean farmers in the district are happy with bumper yield and good market price of the popular food crop this season.

Watermelon farmers of different char (sandy land) areas of the district are happy with its bumper production and satisfactory price this

The super cyclone Sidr-hit iron bridge on Kachari canal at Mudubi in Rangabali upazila under the district has not been repaired in last

Serious irregularities have been alleged regarding the forest department's planned sale of over 4,000 trees in different areas of Amtali

Once a victim of brutalities for dowry, Shukria Begum has now become an emblem of success through determination and hard work, winning Joyeeta (Bangla word for winning woman) award from the government's Woman and Children Affairs Department in the district this year.

For the first time in the country, agriculturalists have started using drones to monitor farmlands in the southern districts of Barisal and Patuakhali.

Gangs of tree looters have continued felling trees of Gangamoti Reserve Forest and the nearby eco-park in Kuakata beach area under the district.