Cox's Bazar

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

We're lucky to have a sea: CA

Noting that Nepal and the seven sister states of India have no connectivity via sea, Yunus stressed the need for using Bangladesh seaports for mutual benefit

Three friends, one epic night, and the serene seas of Cox’s Bazar

A nostalgic trip to Cox’s Bazar with school friends led to beach adventures, EDM festival vibes, and hilarious five-star hotel fails. From starlit walks to epic music, it became an unforgettable escape from urban monotony.

BFF expects FIFA go-ahead on Centre of Excellence

The Bangladesh Football Federation has said it expects a positive response from football's world governing body, FIFA, over its proposed Centre of Excellence in Cox's Bazar following completion of assessment over the project's environmental impact.

#Perspective / Bringing street children out of despair through skateboarding

Susie Halsell — founder and CEO of Bangladesh Street Kids Aid (BSKA), and a passionate skateboarder herself — came up with such a unique skateboarding program that not only offers street children a burst of adrenaline, but also nurtures their potential, helping them build confidence, community, and dreams for a brighter future.

Seaside adventure: Safety tips for Cox's Bazar travellers

Amidst the allure of this coastal gem, safety becomes a special issue during peak seasons like Eid, when this popular tourist destination usually swells with crowds.

Surf’s up! / Younus Ali’s dream of conquering the Californian waves

I could tell that his dream is not a dream per se, but an event that only requires time to come true.

Planning a Cox’s Bazar trip? Here are places you must visit

When one thinks of Cox's Bazar, images of the endless sandy beach kissed by the gentle waves of the sea come to mind. Here, you will equally find a tapestry of wonders – from lush jungles and parks to serene temples – there's so much more to charming Cox’s Bazar than meets the eye. As the railway service commences on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route, it brings with it the promise of convenience and a unique way to discover the treasures this coastal jewel holds as Cox’s Bazar has come closer to us all!

Cox's Bazar Express sets off on first journey

The Cox's Bazar Express started its maiden journey from Cox's Bazar Railway Station with 1,020 passengers

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

What we can do to prevent plastic from taking over our seas

In Bangladesh, the menace of plastic pollution extends beyond urban areas, affecting coastal regions as well.

September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023

Planning to travel within Bangladesh on a budget? This is what we suggest

Travelling on a budget is not everyone’s cup of tea. On this note, there is no point in disagreeing that the more you spend on a tour, the more convenient you can expect it to be. Therefore, the very first thing we propose sacrificing while planning a budget tour is convenience.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Letting your stress be swept away by ocean waves

Try to plan one trip to the beach every year. Do some careful financial planning, save up, and set aside three to four days (the more, the better) from your work schedule to spend time at the beach, because an annual beach getaway is absolutely worth it.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Finally, their wait is over

Braving a cyclone, a 65-day fishing ban and another spell of inclement weather, fishermen in Cox’s Bazar finally got what they wanted -- going out to the sea and catching fish, the only occupation they know to earn their living..Most of the fishermen had a hard time, sitting idle for nearl

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Cox’s Bazar: Buried in waste

Cox’s Bazar is already ecologically vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the clearing of more than 8,000 acers of reserved forest land to accommodate and provide for the Rohingya refugees.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Love for the sea

You open your eyes after an all-nighter, dreading that you are still stuck in a box of an apartment, strung along with the rest of the concrete jungle you call home. Whether it is your weekend or a weekday, the never-ending incessant drowning city noise makes you contemplate on life decisions that you made oh so eagerly through your naive young self.

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Top 5 ongoing budget tours in Bangladesh under Tk 15,000

It is possible to travel on a budget even to some of the best holiday destinations in Bangladesh if the trip is short and you do not mind travelling with a group of like-minded travellers. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 ongoing budget tours you can take in Bangladesh that will cost you under Tk 15,000!

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

2 nurses ‘sexually harassed’ by civil surgeon, aide

Sexual harassment allegations have surfaced against a physician in Cox’s Bazar who, according to a complaint, coerced two nurses into travelling to Saint Martin’s Island so they could “entertain” the district’s civil surgeon.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Island of corals turned into a cash cow

Campaign to rid St Martin’s of illegal establishments must be seen through

March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023

Plan to tag Ctg, Cox’s Bazar as drug-prone zone raises fears about tourism

It will also send a negative message to other countries and discourage foreign tourists from visiting Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, the tour operators said