Chittagong

Give us back the old Chattogram

Chattogram city has thousands of years of political and cultural heritage. But there are essentially no measures in place to preserve heritage.

Why is Chattogram drowning?

End the blame game and address the port city's chronic waterlogging problem

Taxpayers’ money isn’t for squandering

Poor planning and wasteful execution of projects must be stopped

Alarming lack of greenery in a Chattogram park shows we’ve learned nothing

The University Press Limited heads to Chittagong

On Saturday, March 18, UPL will inaugurate its new sales centre in Chittagong at Jamal Khan Road’s Sanmar Spring Garden.

Institutionalised mismanagement in CPA

The port authorities must answer for the misallocation of funds

I am focusing on quality rather than quantity: Aparna Ghose on her absence from TV dramas

The actress received two National Film Awards for her performance in the films “Mrittika Maya” and “Gondi”. Her latest film, "Made in Chittagong", will be released today, in two of Chattogram's theatres.  In the film, Aparna will be sharing the screen with noted singer Partha Barua. Directed by Imraul Rafat, the movie has been made in the regional language of Chattogram.

OPINION / Ctg depot fire: How certain people’s actions are discouraging future frontliners

Firefighters are some of the many frontliners who sign up for their jobs knowing the risks.

Offshore Smart City: Can a parliamentary committee recommend a project to PM without due diligence?

Can a parliamentary standing committee recommend a project directly to the prime minister without any due diligence? The law explicitly does not permit it.

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

ECB declines BCB's request for a reserve day

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to add a reserve day to the ongoing ODI series. The request was made yesterday ahead of the third and final ODI between the two teams, set to take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.

October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016

Jos Buttler showed a new side to him and it could do England the world of good

We all saw a new side to Jos Buttler on Sunday at Mirpur, Dhaka —and it could do both him and this England team the world of good.

October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016

Heated exchanges will fire up both teams: Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali says that heated exchange between the Bangladesh and England players in the second ODI will fire up both the teams for the decider on October 12.

October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016

The end-over conundrum

When Mashrafe Bin Mortaza played his heroic hand to club 44 in 29 deliveries to help Bangladesh score 75 crucial runs in the second ODI against England on Sunday, it was cause for joy for the home fans, not just because it put the Tigers back into the match and the series, but also as it bucked a recent trend of mediocrity.

October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016

Mashrafe, Sabbir fined, Buttler warned for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza and Sabbir Rahman have both been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, while England captain Jos Buttler has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016

Bangladesh Cricket: Taskin Ahmed exudes confidence as Tigers depart for Chittagong

Bangladesh fast-bowler Taskin Ahmed expresses his optimism and élan about the series-deciding ODI on October 12 against England as the Tigers geared up to leave for Chittagong.

October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016

Bangladesh Cricket: Taijul Islam included for third ODI against England

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam is recalled for the third ODI against England on October 12 at Chittagong at the expense of Mosharraf Hossain.

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Bangladesh Cricket: Jason Roy looking to maintain England momentum

Jason Roy is striving for perfection as he looks to continue England's recent momentum in the one-day arena.

August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016

Saudi grand mufti warns of unfair means to perform Hajj

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, also the chairman of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars, criticises those planning to perform Hajj through unfair means.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Construction of CCC mayor’s house by cutting hill illegal: HC

The High Court declares the construction of a house for Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor by cutting a hill at Tigerpass in Chittagong illegal.