Chattogram

Chattogram

Iran-Israel conflict raises concern over Bangladesh’s fuel imports

Iran may shut down the route through which Bangladesh’s fuel supplying nations move ships

1w ago

Rawhide price plummets in Ctg despite govt intervention

Despite the government's announcement of fixed prices -- Tk 60–65 per sq ft for salted cowhide in Dhaka and Tk 55–60 outside the capital -- traders in Chattogram said most transactions took place at significantly lower rates

2w ago

Ctg port gridlocked as NBR protests cause pile-up

Although the National Board of Revenue (NBR) resumed regular operations yesterday after nearly two weeks of protests and work abstentions, ship and container congestion has once again gripped the Chattogram Port, triggering concern among businesses over potential delays in cargo handling and increased logistics costs.

1m ago

NBR moves to speed up auction of abandoned goods

About 2 lakh tonnes of imported goods left abandoned at Chattogram port alone for years

1m ago

Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA

He went there on leave to see his ailing wife

1m ago

BKMEA Polls / Hatem's panel wins all 35 posts

431 out of 572 votes cast in the biennial election

1m ago

645-acre Anwara site preferred for free trade zone

BIDA executive chairman says while visiting the site

1m ago

Ctg port’s GCB terminal dispute resolved after Tk 175 rate hike

The row over onboard container handling charges at the General Cargo Berth (GCB) terminal of Chattogram Port has finally ended with a unanimous decision to raise the charge by Tk 175 per container.

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Matarbari all set to sign deal for two jetties

The contract will be signed on April 22 under the phase 1 of the Matarbari Port Development Project

2m ago

Vandalism at DC Hill: Cops release 5 detainees, no case filed yet

Chattogram Kotwali police have released five persons, who were detained in connection with vandalising the Pahela Baishakh celebration stage, tearing apart banners, festoons in the port city’s DC Hill area, as no formal complaint was lodged against them.

2m ago

Govt mulling out-of-court settlements

The government is considering out-of-court settlements as an option to recover laundered money from abroad, as the formal legal process is often time-consuming.

2m ago

Chittagong Chamber wants widening of tax net

The CCCI submitted 114 proposals for the upcoming budget

2m ago

Poll venue shifted to avert unwanted situation

A group of outsiders led allegedly by a few BNP leaders announced resisting the upcoming election of BSAA

2m ago

Man hacked to death in Chattogram

A man was hacked to death over family feud allegedly by his step brothers at his ancestral home in Haldia village under Raozan upazila of Chattogram.

2m ago

The rise and fall of Chattogram’s single-screen cinema halls

Eid holidays in Chattogram city were once synonymous with a cherished tradition: families and friends gathering to enjoy movies in single-screen cinema halls scattered across the city. However, the golden days of cinema halls are long gone.

2m ago

Ctg's natural spaces, tourist spots abuzz with crowds

With pleasant weather and no rain, parks, the sea beach, Naval Academy Road, the banks of the Karnaphuli River, and Chattogram Zoo witnessed a massive turnout

2m ago

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Mother vessels can no longer berth directly at Payra

2m ago

CPA, shipping ministry staff to get Tk 60,000 bonus

The shipping ministry has approved a special incentive bonus of Tk 60,000 for all categories of employees of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and the ministry for achieving record cargo and container handling at the port.

3m ago