Barisal Division

Barishal University students block highway protesting assault on fellow

Shawdesh desk; Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Kuakata highway remained suspended for an hour on Saturday as the students of Barishal University staged demonstrations blocking the highway protesting assault on one of

After viral video, 3 held for torturing teen in Patuakhali

Shawdesh Desk: A 16-year-old boy in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila was tied to a tree and thrashed by a group of people for allegedly stealing money. The matter came to light

Heavy rainfall warning for Khulna, Ctg & Barishal

Shawdesh desk: The current spell of pleasant weather in Bangladesh is likely to continue, as the weatherman has predicted heavy showers in three divisions in the next 24 hours. In

Student files written complaint against BU teacher after being manhandled, humiliated

Shawdesh desk: A student of Barishal University (BU) has placed a written complaint against a teacher alleging physical assault and humiliation. ABM Mushfiqur Rahman, a 2018-19 session student of the

Death toll from Barishal trawler capsize rises to 5

Shawdesh desk: The death toll from the trawler capsize in the Gazaria river of Barishal district rose to five, with the recovery of two more bodies on Sunday. The deceased

Smoke in Barishal-bound launch creates panic among passengers

Shawdesh Desk: Panic gripped the passengers of Barishal-bound launch ‘MV Prince Awlad-10’ as thick smoke filled the engine room of the launch, prompting the authorities to anchor it at Munshiganj

200 boats to welcome PM in Patuakhali

Shawdesh desk: A total of 200 boats were painted and decorated with alpana to welcome prime minister Sheikh Hasina at coastal Kalapara upazila in Patuakhali. The prime minister is scheduled

Hadisur laid to rest in Barguna

Shawdesh Desk: Md Hadisur Rahman, who was killed on March 3 in a rocket attack on a Bangladeshi vessel stranded at a Ukrainian port, was laid to eternal rest in