Arun Bikash Dey

CDA builds bamboo fence along Jamal Khan canal

The move came days after The Daily Star published a report on the issue

21h ago

Winter vegetable prices cooling off in Ctg, potatoes still costly

With winter setting in, the supply of seasonal vegetables has increased in kitchen markets of Chattogram, leading to a decline in prices

3d ago

Jamal Khan canal: A deathtrap lies waiting

At least 11 people have died falling into canals in the city in the last seven years

5d ago

Biplob Udyan: Once a green park now a food court

Locals and environmentalists say the park has been ruined in the name of modernisation, which started around six years ago

2w ago

Warmth on a budget

Street vendors in Chattogram gear up for winter rush

2w ago

A father lost forever

Two-year-old Masura Islam Taskia, daughter of slain lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, remains unaware of the tragedy that has struck her family.

3w ago

Chattogram city: Multidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water

A recent study has confirmed the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in the drinking water at various restaurants, tea stalls, food carts, and diagnostic centres across Chattogram city, posing serious public health concerns.

3w ago

Jatisangha Park in Port city: Renovation done, reopening delayed

The Public Works Department completed the renovation work of the Jatisangha Park in Chattogram city’s Panchlaish area around two months back, after significant delays. However, the park still remains off-limits to public. 

3w ago
June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

Fishers stymied by lengthy ban

With a 65-day government-imposed fishing ban being in action, almost half of Chattogram's fishermen, mostly the unregistered ones, have been pushed towards a serious financial crunch

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Political activities return to Laldighi Maidan

The historic Laldighi Maidan is poised to reclaim its legacy as a venue for political rallies after a hiatus of approximately four and a half years. The Chattogram city unit of the ruling Awami League has announced that it will organise a rally today on this ground.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Fishers worry over salinity, experts brush aside fear

Kamal Uddin Sawdagor has been collecting carp eggs in Halda river for around 50 years. However, this season, he has been frustrated as the carps are yet to release their eggs in the water.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

A tribute to war heroes

This year’s War Graves Week, an annual event organised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), is being held for the first time in Bangladesh from May 20 to May 28.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Port city to get third bus terminal soon

Chattogram City Corporation is going to construct a bus-truck terminal, which will be the third of its kind in the city, after 30 years of constructing the second one.   

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Most Ctg garment factories kept shut for cyclone

Most garment manufacturing companies in Chattogram kept their factories closed yesterday following a request of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) centring apprehensions over Cyclone Mocha’s impact. 

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

Gas crisis hits Ctg

Many households in Chattogram have been left without gas in their cooking stoves since yesterday morning as the supply from the two floating LNG terminals at Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar has been shutdown as a precautionary measure due to cyclone Mocha.

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Gas crisis hits Ctg as floating LNG terminals shut in Moheshkhali

Many households in Chattogram today couldn't light their stoves since morning as the government suspended gas supply from two floating LNG terminals in Moheshkhali since 11:00pm last night due to Cyclone Mocha

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Harvesting the field of gold

Known as Gumai Beel, this field is one of the largest paddy fields in the country, and its golden aura brings a smile to the face of every farmer who has cultivated it.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

Tourist spots abuzz with Eid holidaymakers

Many recreational places in the port city were seen abuzz with visitors of different walks of life on  Eid holidays.