Sundarbans, world's largest mangrove forest, is abuzz with footsteps of a large number of tourists - both local and foreign - due its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. After three months of closure, Sundarbans opened to tourists on September 1. The mangrove forest was off-limits to tourists from June 1 to August
Author: Sheikh Didarul Alam, UNB
No let-up in safe water scarcity in Khulna’s Dacop
Over 2 lakh residents of salinity-hit Khulna's Dacop upazila have been grappling with a severe shortage of safe drinking water since the onset of the dry season. Long queues have become a common sight at shops selling purified open water, while some people are resorting to collecting water from distant sources. The
Prices of daily essentials soar in Khulna kitchen markets
Prices of daily essentials are on the rise in Khulna kitchen markets, and many blame the lack of monitoring from local administration. Already the prices of rice, edible oil, sugar, potato, onion and garlic and other essentials have increased, causing untold suffering for the low- and middle-income people. Besides, due to lack
Khulna cattle famers distraught ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Many cattle farmers in the Khulna district have been rearing animals for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha and earn some profit, but now it seems difficult due to the exorbitant price of feed and fodder. They are concerned as the cattle rearing cost has increased manifold. Some farmers claimed that the price
Death of shrimps in enclosures worriers Khulna farmers
Shrimp farmers in the country's southern region have become worried as 'Bagda' shrimps are dying in various enclosures due to various reasons including excessive heat. Shrimp, also known as white gold, is one of the main sources of income in the southern region including in Khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts. Farmers said
Khulna shopowners eye good sales ahead of Eid
Shoppers in Khulna are flocking to shopping malls and markets to buy new clothes, shoes, jewellery, and other items ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest festivals for Muslims. Shops in malls and markets in Khulna city are putting on display colorful dresses, saris and shoes to draw the attention of
Khulna city grapples with polluted air COPD, asthma patients on the rise
Dhaka has long been grappling with severe air pollution. Air quality in some other major cities in Bangladesh including Khulna continues to deteriorate, posing serious health risks to the residents. It's been a year since World Health Organization launched a project to transform Khulna into a healthier city. Besides, Khulna City
Khulna traders sell LPG at higher than govt-fixed rate
Counting Tigers: Forest Dept to set up 1,330 cameras in Sundarbans
Forest Department authorities will set up a total of 1,330 cameras at 665 spots in the Sundarbans, under Khulna Range - to count tigers, deer and pigs from January 1, 2023. The Forest Department - under the 'Sundarbans Tiger Conservation Project' involving Tk 3.27 crore - has started installing cameras on
Tiger conservation project sees slow progress
The tiger census in the Sundarbans, which was scheduled to begin in October and got delayed for slow pace in fund approval, is expected to begin in the beginning of the next year, said officials at the Forest Department. The Planning Commission approved the allocation last week, Divisional Forest Officer