Arun Bikash Dey

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

1d 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

4d 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

1w 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

BNP posters, banners cover Ctg

Residents allege the publicity materials ruin the city’s beauty

3w ago
April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Patients suffer as services remain halted

Medical service seekers in Chattogram suffered yesterday as doctors at private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres enforced a 24-hour strike.

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

Patients with heat-related diseases on the rise in Ctg

A mild heat wave across Chattogram and adjoining districts has left people in the region suffering from various ailments including fever, cough, heat stroke, diarrhoea, headache and dizziness. Frequent power outages have added to the woes.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Deaths in unprotected Ctg drains: Who is next?

In 2021, it was 10-year-old Kamal Uddin, 19-year-old Sheherin Mahmud Sadia, and 55-year-old vegetable vendor Saleh Ahmed.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

‘Mr UNO, is my message clear to you?’

Awami League lawmaker from Chattogram-13 (Anwara) constituency and former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has asked the local administration not to permit any rallies in his constituency unless applied at least a week in advance.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

‘Mr UNO, is my message clear to you?’

Ctg-13 lawmaker instructs govt official not to permit rallies unless applied a week in advance

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Flouting recruitment process: Ex-CU VC hired 172 without ads even

Chittagong University recruited 172 employees without any advertisements and recruitment tests during the tenure of immediate past vice chancellor Shireen Akhter.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Yet another park lost to ‘development’

For its lush green ambience, Biplob Udyan used to be a much sought after recreational space for port city dwellers.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Plastic pollution choking Ctg canals

With most canals in Chattogram city choking on non-biodegradable plastic waste, waterlogging is likely to worsen in the coming monsoon, fear experts.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Aquatic species dying in Karnaphuli

Different aquatic species in the Karnaphuli River have been dying after burnt raw sugar from S Alam Refined Sugar Industries Limited contaminated the water, following a fire on Monday

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Year-long waterlogging, endless misery

If one visits Government Teachers’ Training College in Chawk Bazar area, they will notice a field inundated by water, entrances and ground floors of male and female hostels submerged, and hyacinths growing everywhere on the waterlogged premises.