When floods came, students rose to challenge
Hundreds of students from Dhaka, Chattogram and districts in between were seen marching towards Feni on August 22. They travelled in trucks, with speedboats and life jackets, on a mission to rescue those stranded by the unprecedented floods that swept through the region.
2m ago
Panic returns in Ghumdhum
Villagers of Ghumdhum area in Bandarban, who returned to their homes on Thursday after spending days at makeshift shelters, have been in constant fear as gunshots kept rocking the neighbourhoods at regular intervals yesterday.
9m ago
Polls code takes a back seat in Dhaka
From the untimely blare of loudspeakers to election camps mushrooming everywhere and the cityscape being marred by posters on every available surface, needless to say, electioneering is going on in full swing in the capital.
10m ago
National election: How the youth see it
If one visits TSC, Dhaka University now, they will encounter a little red and white banner cheerfully wishing people a Merry Christmas beside the Shantir Paira sculpture. However, what catches the eye even more is the message written in bold and big letters alongside it: "GO VOTE"
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Behind the wheels in a man’s world
She moves through the busy streets of Ashulia, defying all odds in every turn. Mukti Rani, a fearless “leguna” driver, is proving that women can conquer any profession even if the society is against the idea.
1y ago
A vibrant end to Kumbh Mela
The 11-day-long 21st International Rishikumbha and Kumbha Mela concluded with the initiation of Pandits yesterday.
1y ago
Mro boy breaks world record
Football was a relatively foreign concept in the Mro community. However, the magic of football as a game is that it finds itself in the furthest nooks and corners of the world.
1y ago
Craving shutki? Just head to Ctg Asadganj market
If there’s one thing that can be said for certain about the residents of Chattogram, it’s that they love “shutki” or as they’d like to call it, “funi”.
2y ago
July 25, 2022
Sexual assault at CU: Two friends of victim stalked by BCL leaders
Two friends of a female student of Chittagong University, who was allegedly sexually assaulted on the campus on July 17, said they were being followed and threatened by several BCL men of the university.
July 23, 2022
CU admin identifies 2 molesters
The administration of Chittagong University yesterday claimed to have identified two persons who sexually assaulted a female student on the campus on Sunday night.
July 22, 2022
CU sexual assault: Fingers pointed at BCL men
Those who sexually assaulted a female student on Chittagong University campus on July 17 night are members of Bangladesh Chhatra League, said police sources and CU BCL insiders.
June 29, 2022
Fishery Ghat: A market unlike any other
From 4 to 9 every morning, different types of fish -- caught from the Bay of Bengal and other sources -- are brought to the port city’s Karnaphuli ghat from wholesale depots. The business is the busiest during night times, taking the numbers to millions.
May 25, 2022
More than a graveyard
19 Badsha Mia Road, Chattogram, holds an old cemetery on its lands. Except that it’s not just any other cemetery, but rather one with huge historical significance.
April 13, 2022
Home away from home
With the number of Covid cases on the wane and subsequently, restrictions eased, the campuses across the country are coming back to its old self.
April 6, 2022
SAMPAN a quintessential Chattogram ride
The dependency of the port city on the Karnaphuli and the availability of the easiest route of communication between north and south Chattogram are considered to be the reason why the fame of the sampan boat took a rise.
March 16, 2022
Moon ride on ‘chander gari’
Travelling is always a delight, but what makes it even more enjoyable is the various kinds of ride you get to take through the journey.
March 2, 2022
More than just walls
The Chattogram University campus is already blessed with natural aesthetics. From its greenery to its water bodies, CU is known to bring serenity to those who visit it.
February 23, 2022
Ctg delivering deep sea fishing boats
“A boat in harbour is safe, but that’s not what boats are built for” -- John Shedd’s famous quote paints a picture of the life of those who make a living out of making or sailing boats. It is, indeed, a life that demands constant movement.
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