The government Wednesday approved a proposal for fixing tariff for procuring electricity from the 300MW solar power plant to be set at Rampal under Bagerhat district. The approval came from the 28th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in this year held virtually with Finance Minister AHM Mustafa
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446 cyclone shelters ready as panic grips Bagerhat
As the Cyclonic storm 'Mocha' is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, panic gripped the residents of coastal areas of Bagerhat district due to the vulnerable state of dyke at several points. Residents of Sharankhola, Baleshwar, Pashur in Mongla and Panguchhi in Morelganj upazilas are passing sleepless nights, worrying over when
Shrimp adulteration continues unabated
Despite drives by police, RAB and Fisheries Department in Bagerhat over the past few years to stop adulteration of shrimp, the malpractice of dishonest traders continues unabated. Shrimps are exported to different countries from Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts. Injecting jelly, water, rice starch, and other harmful substances into shrimps
Cyclone Sitrang: Flood protection embankment at risk in Bagerhat
Local authorities in Bagerhat district on Monday said that vulnerable people would be evacuated to cyclone shelters to save lives as cyclone Sitrang was approaching towards Bangladeshi coast with a forecast to hit the country by early Tuesday. The government has kept a total of 344 cyclone shelters ready in nine
Shrimp farmers in Bagerhat stare at starvation
Already hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, shrimp farmers in Bagerhat district have been dealt another severe blow this year -- incessant showers and consequent tidal surges. This year, shrimps, crabs and different species of fish worth over Tk 6 crore have been swept away by tidal surges with more than
Drought hampering Aman production in Bagerhat
Rice price hike adds to plight of low-income people in Bagerhat
Bishnu Proshad Chakrabortty , UNB The prices of all varieties of rice have gone up in the wholesale and retail markets of Bagerhat, creating a suffocating condition for the low-income group people who are already plagued by price hikes of daily essentials. Wholesale and retail rice markets in the district are witnessing
First coal shipment for Rampal power plant arrives
The first shipment of fuel for the coal-powered Rampal Power Plant in Bagerhat has arrived from Indonesia, paving the way for electricity production from October, officials said on Friday. "Bangladesh flag-bearer 'MV Akij Heritage' docked at Chittagong port on July 31, carrying 54,650 metric tonnes (MT) of coal imported from Indonesia,"
Padma Bridge raises visitors to Bagerhat tourist spots
All tourist spots in Bagerhat district including Shat Gombuj Mosque came alive with the footfalls of tourists and visitors during the Eid vacation. The Eid vacation was celebrated from Friday to Monday. But the holiday mood continued as many extended their vacation. Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, was
Padma Bridge to transform Bagerhat’s tourism industry
The much-awaited Padma Bridge finally opened to traffic on Sunday. With this, the tourism industry of the country's southwest region is expected to undergo massive transformation. Thousands will get jobs, a new economic corridor will be opened for the region's people. New establishments will grow centering Khulna, Bagerhat and Kuakata and