Cox's Bazar
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
An exciting time for Cox’s Bazar
Connection to railway grid will boost local economy, tourism.
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.
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.
2 sisters die of ‘food poisoning’
Two sisters die and their mother feels ill after having “poisonous food item” in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
103 Bangladeshis return from Myanmar
A total of 103 Bangladeshi human trafficking victims have been repatriated from Myanmar.
'Top leader' of trafficking gang held in Cox’s Bazar
Police arrest an alleged top leader of an international human trafficking gang in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
Evidence found against 19 Cox’s Bazar war crime suspects
The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal claims to have found “sufficient evidence against 19 war crimes accused” from Cox’s Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar AL leader found dead
An upazila unit president of Awami League is found dead in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
2 soldiers killed in Cox’s Bazar road crash
Two members of Bangladesh Army are killed and two others injured in a road accident in Chakaria upazila in Cox’s Bazar this evening.
‘Human trafficking ringleader’ held in Teknaf
Law enforcers claim arrest of an international human trafficking gang’s ringleader in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.
HC clears way for Bodi’s trial
The High Court clears the way for a lower court to run the trial proceedings of a corruption case filed against Abdur Rahman Bodi, Awami League lawmaker from Cox’s Bazar-4 constituency.
Child among 3 killed in Chakaria road crash
At least three people including a minor girl are killed and 12 other injured after a truck collided head-on with a microbus in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria.
2 human traffickers held in Cox’s Bazar
Police, in a drive, arrested two human traffickers in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.