Bandarban

Escaping Dhaka's chaos: A tranquil road trip to Bandarban

What do four restless souls do when Dhaka’s chaos turns monotonous? We trade it for a different kind of chaos — a road trip to Bandarban, aiming for the tranquillity of the Holiday Inn Resort.

Why are remote Bandarban villages being ignored?

These communities have little access to basic services such as healthcare and education

Healthcare, education still elude 300 indigenous families

Residents of 18 remote villages in Bandarban’s Thanchi upazila have no access to healthcare and education

What message does the Bandarban flood give us?

The cruel practice of neoliberal profit-driven development is what has caused the flood in Bandarban.

History-maker Ramhim aware of the challenge

Ramhim Lian Bawm fell in love with table tennis in his childhood, after watching a game on television. That love dragged him towards the game some eight years back, eventually seeing him becoming the first indigenous player to lift the crown in men’s singles event of the National Table Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Top 5 lakes to visit in Bangladesh

Our country is covered with many magnificent lakes and water bodies. These lakes not only protect the natural environment, but are also mesmerising sights and wonderful places to go for recreation and contemplation. Here are top 5 must-see lakes which offer mesmerising sights, fun activities and much more.

Top 5 must-see mesmerising waterfalls in Bangladesh

From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.

Hiking and Trekking in Bandarban

The greenery of Bandarban offers an ideal escape from the monotony of urban life and is suitable for hiking. Here are some places in Bandarban that should be on every hiker's bucket list.

5 top Buddhist sites in Bangladesh

Although Buddhism comprises a very small percentage of the population, there are Buddhist temples and monasteries aplenty, especially due to Bengal’s rich Buddhist heritage.

June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015

Landslide kills 2 children in Bandarban

Two children are killed and their parents injured in a landslide caused by the heavy downpour for the last four days at Banorupa Para in Bandarban Sadar upazilla.

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

4 of a family killed in Bandarban

Four of a family including two children are killed over what police suspect family feud in Bandarban Sadar upazila.

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