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Star Chittagong

Choked by 2 shipbreaking yards: Once 50ft wide Sonaichhari canal now a narrow stream

Not so long ago, Sonaichhari canal, which is linked directly to the Bay of Bengal, used to be a vibrant 50-feet wide water body.

3y ago

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.

3y ago

Furniture for all seasons

If one takes a right turn from Bahaddarhat intersection in the port city, they’ll find Khaza Road, and after walking further down the road they would reach Bolir Haat, one of the largest furniture hubs in the country.

3y ago

Mahbubul Alam reelected as Chittagong Chamber president for fifth time

Mahbubul Alam, chairman of M Alam Group, has been reelected as the president of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for the fifth consecutive time for 2021-22 and 2022-23 period.

3y ago

24 directors to be elected uncontested in Chittagong chamber's biennial election

All 24 directors are going to be elected uncontested in the biennial election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) scheduled to be held on June 10.

3y ago

2 workers found dead at Ctg port

Two workers are found dead inside a ship at a jetty in Chittagong port.

7y ago

Risky journey

13y ago

The week that Was

CCC plans streetlights from solar power
Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) decided to install streetlights from solar energy. Mayor Manjur Alam said this on Sunday when he was speaking at a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) consultants at his office, said a press release.
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13y ago

The week that was

Tagore's 150th birth anniversary observed
A two-day programme was organised in Chittagong on Friday marking the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
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13y ago

The week that Was

Jamuna Oil Company AGM held
The 35th annual general meeting (AGM) of Jamuna Oil Company (JOC) was held in the port city at Hotel Agrabad in the port city on Saturday.
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13y ago

The week that Was

'Make Yunus Grameen Bank chairman'
Grameen Bank employees here on Sunday appealed to the prime minister to appoint Nobel laureate Dr Md Yunus as the chairman of the bank.
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13y ago