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Barishal City Corporation Faces Outrage Over $100M Kuakata Resort Plan: ‘Prioritize Citizens, Not Luxury!’

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BARISHAL, Bangladesh – The Barishal City Corporation (BCC) is facing severe public backlash for planning to spend over $100 million (hundred crore Taka) of taxpayer money to buy land and build a luxurious resort in the tourist hub of Kuakata. The announcement has sparked outrage among citizens and political groups who argue that the funds should instead be used to address the city’s crippling deficiencies in basic civic services. The Controversial Investment • The Land Deal: The BCC issued a tender on October 19 to purchase at least 3 acres…

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Midday Mayhem: BRTC Bus Burns to Ashes on Barishal Highway

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A routine bus journey turned into a terrifying escape earlier today when a BRTC AC bus burst into flames right on the highway in Barishal. The incident, which occurred near the Major MA Jalil Bridge around noon, saw the air-conditioned coach quickly transform into a scorched metal shell. The swift thinking of the passengers was the only saving grace. They managed to scramble out immediately, ensuring that a potentially horrific disaster ended without a single injury. While fire services successfully doused the massive blaze after thirty minutes—and police restored the…

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