Bhola

At least 5,200 homes in remote char areas were damaged by yesterday’s (30 May) storm and tidal onrush
Bangladesh

Over 5,000 homes damaged as storm, tidal surge hit Bhola

The adverse conditions caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and livestock in several remote upazilas

Map of Bhola district. Screenshot from Google Maps
Bangladesh

Under-construction embankment collapse kills child in Bhola

Launch movement on all river routes along the district will remain suspended until the weather improves. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Launch services on all routes in Bhola suspended due to inclement weather

Residents lock down the Intraco LPG refuelling station near Bepari Bazar, adjacent to the Birsreshtha Mostafa Kamal bus stand, in Bhola on 24 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bhola residents lock down LPG station demanding gas access, bridge construction

Screenshot of Google Maps showing the distance between Bhola and Barishal
Infrastructure

Govt to build longest bridge to link Bhola, Barishal

Map of Bhola district. Screenshot from Google Maps
Transport

Bus, CNG auto-rickshaw services remain halted for 2nd day in Bhola

A prime example of Bhola’s potential is Sheltech Ceramics, a venture of the prominent Sheltech Group. Photo: TBS
Panorama

How the island district of Bhola is emerging as a prime investment destination

The gas-laden truck which was blocked by locals in Bhola on 18 April 2025. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Students, locals block Dhaka-bound vehicle demanding gas distribution in Bhola

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Coast Guard rescues 300 passengers stranded on submerged char in Bhola

Map of Bhola district. Screenshot from Google Maps
Crime

16-yr-old, out for Eid shopping, allegedly gang-raped in Bhola; 1 held

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Man’s eyes gouged out, limbs broken by locals over theft allegation in Bhola

Embroidery is a lifeline for many women in the Bhola slum. Earning a mere Tk25 per embroidered scarf, women work long hours to earn enough for the day. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bhola slum: Meghna's gift for Dhaka

Trader Al Amin under treatment after being injured in attack by unidentified men on 3 December in Bhola. Photo: TBS
Crime

Trader attacked, looted of Tk3 lakh by unidentified men at Bhola's Borhanuddin