Arun Bikash Dey

Negligence of train driver, assistant led to train accident on Kalurghat Bridge

The train disregarded crucial safety signals and exceeded the speed limit, leading to the horrific collision

1w ago

Gas crisis deepens in port city as Maheshkhali LNG supply disrupted

The situation, triggered by bad weather and rough seas caused by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, has left households struggling with daily chores

1w ago

One in three factories in Ctg BSCIC estates stands idle

Degrading infrastructure cripples Chattogram's BSCIC estates, leaving a third of factories idle

1w ago

Covid-19 testing resumes at govt hospitals in Ctg

However, mass testing is yet to start

1w ago

No working ventilators at ICU for 3 months

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chattogram General Hospital (CGH) has been running without a single ventilator for over three months, failing to provide full-fledged services to critical patients.

3w ago

Vaccine shortage leaves Ctg vulnerable to rabies threat

Experts suggest urgent Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release method

1m ago

Spike in scabies cases raises concern in Ctg

Turna Dasgupta took her four-year-old son to the outdoor department of Chattogram Medical College Hospital recently, as he has been suffering from scabies, a kind of skin disease, for around a week

1m ago

Ctg open drains, canals: Patchwork protections fail to save lives

The authorities concerned have erected a temporary barrier along an open canal in Kapasgola area of Chattogram city, days after a six-month-old baby fell into the canal on April 18 and died.

1m ago
December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024

Demand grows for smart school bus service in Ctg

District Admin to introduce 10 more buses soon

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

CDA builds bamboo fence along Jamal Khan canal

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

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

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

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Jamal Khan canal: A deathtrap lies waiting

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

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

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

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Warmth on a budget

Street vendors in Chattogram gear up for winter rush

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

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.

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024

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.

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

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. 

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

BNP posters, banners cover Ctg

Residents allege the publicity materials ruin the city’s beauty