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As part of the 2024–25 fiscal year ADB-funded project, educational materials, sports equipment, sewing machines, and health supplies were distributed across various institutions and communities in Jhalakathi. The distribution ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon at the conference hall of ...
In celebration of World Milk Day under the theme “Enjoy the Power of Milk Together,” packaged milk was distributed among 1,200 individuals, including orphans and local farmers, in Jhalakathi on Tuesday morning.The event was held in front of the District Livestock Office, where the chief ...
Two people, including a schoolboy, were killed when a bus hit them on Barisal-Patuakhali highway at Shimultola under Nalchity Upazila in Jhalokati on Thursday morning.The deceased were identified as Turjya Bhattacharjya, son of Milan Bhattacharjya of Bakerganj area, a tenth grader of Bhutto Hig...
Farmers in Jhalakathi are not getting fair price even though they have bumper crop of lemons. 20 hali i.e. 80 lemons are called 1 pon in the local language. At present, farmers are not getting a fair price due to the inflation of lemons. The wholesale price of 80 lemons is only 40 to 50 taka dependi...
Bumper yield of Dragon fruit was achieved in the field of Md. Mashiur Rahman, of Jhalakathi district. After seeing successful farming of Dragon fruit, other farmers in the region are getting interested cultivating this crop.Speaking on the occasion, Mashiur Rahman said that in 2022, he cultivated dr...
Due to mismanagement and unplanned construction of paved canals in the canal to remove waste in Jhalokati municipal town, waterlogging is taking place in important areas including big markets due to light rainfall. Due to heavy rains a few days ago, water froze in several areas including Bara Fish M...
The iron bridge over the canal adjacent to Chander Hat Bazar in Kathalia upazila of Jhalokati has turned into a death trap. The bridge is in a state of disrepair due to lack of repairs.On the spot, it was seen that most of the slippers made of cement were broken. The cross angles have rusted and mad...
Prime Minister's Eid gifts have been distributed among one and a half thousand helpless families of Rajapur and Kanthalia upazilas of Jhalakati. Central Awami League leader and director of Karnafuli Gas Distribution Company Limited M Moniruzzaman Monir was present as the chief guest on Saturday ...
A child drowned while learning to swim with a banana plant in Jhalakati's Nalchiti. The incident took place at Barikaran village in Kulkathi union of the upazila on Saturday noon. The deceased was identified as Momin, 8, son of Shamsul Haque of Barikaran village. According to the locals, Momin w...
Eid materials have been distributed among students of Firoza Amu Disability and Autism School in Jhalokati. Saturday morning was the chief guest at the distribution of Eid materials at the initiative of the Disability Development Organization, District Council Administrator Sardar. Shah Alam. Gift i...
The poet Jibanananda Das once decided to return to the banks of the Dhanshiri River in different forms over and over. But the once famous Dhanshiri River has been turned into a dead canal now a day. Crores of Tk are being wasted in the name of dredging this river again and again. Yet the river did n...
Kalpana Rani Indu, headmistress of Srimantakathi Government Primary School in Jhalokati Sadar Upazila has been accused of various irregularities and corruption. There are serious allegations against the headmaster including embezzlement of school funds, submission of extra bills and vouchers in the ...
One person has been killed in a scuffle between the two sides over the election of the managing committee of Beshainkhan Shaheed Smriti Secondary School in Kirtipasha Union of Jhalokati Sadar Upazila. The incident took place late night onTuesday. According to police and locals, the deceased Md....
The old and worn-out building of 83 No Pashchim Anilbuniya Kishore Government Primary School in Kathalia Upazila of Jhalakathi has become dangerously dilapidated.The plaster on the roof and walls of the building is falling off. Besides, whenever it rains a little, water leaks from the roof into the ...
Commercial cultivation of dragon fruit has started in Rajapur of Jhalokati. Farmer Anisur Rahman started dragon fruit farming on two bighas of land in Shuktagarh union of Rajapur upazila.Anisur planted 1.5 thousands dragon fruit sapling on two Bigha of land about eight months ago and now there are 2...
International Day of Non-Violence was observed in Kathalia upazila of Jhalakathi district. Peace Facilitator Group (PFG) on Saturday on Saturday observed the day at 11am in the upazila. Kathalia Sujon President and PFG senior member Professor Abdul Halim presided the programme. Former upaz...
Number of tourists in floating guava market of Jhalakathi district is increasing despite the end of guava season. Tourists are flocking at the famous floating guava market in large numbers, especially at the weekends. Though the increasing tourist traffic, hygiene regulation is rarely followed their...
All the educational institutions in Jhalakathi district, which were closed for 18 months due to coronavirus infection, have reopened on last Sunday, alike all other educational institutions across the country according to government directives. However, teaching activities are being disrupted a...
People from all walks of lives in Kathalia upazila arranged a human chain demanding establishment of ferry service on Bishkhali River. On Monday, people at Kachua Bazaar area formed a human chain and demanded ferry service to connect Khulna division with Barishal division.Shouljalia UP chairman Mahm...
50 heroic freedom fighters of Jhalakathi district have not been getting allowance for 7 months. For this reason, they have to live an extremely inhuman life with their family. Especially the retired, unemployed, and freedom fighters that depend on allowances are the heroic children of Liberation War...
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