southern districts

Long lines of vehicles were seen at the Mawa toll plaza, although movement remained smooth on 5 June 2025. Photos: TBS
Bangladesh

Homebound rush begins: Padma Bridge and Dhaka-Chattogram highway keep Eid travel smooth

Despite minor delays at the toll booths, thousands of private cars, motorcycles and microbuses crossed the Padma Bridge without major disruption

A paddy field in Lakshmipur inundated in heavy rainfall and unusually high tides. The flooding has devastated thousands of acres of Aman paddy seedlings and vegetable farms across several coastal districts in the southern region of the country. Photo: TBS
Agriculture

Heavy rains, high tides cause southern farmers massive crop loss

An elderly voter is casting his vote at a polling station in Bagerhat on Sunday (8 June). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Postponed Upazila Parishad polls underway in southern districts