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

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

Construction of Sonadia sea port hits snag

A fast-track project of the government -- establishment of the country's third deep-sea port proposed at Cox's Bazar's Sonadia -- has plunged into uncertainty.

December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018

4th grader raped in Cox's Bazar

A fourth grader was allegedly raped by Mohammad Shahidullah, 50, a vaidya (local medicine man), in Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar Monday night.

December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018

Rab rescues 10 Rohingyas in Malaysia-bound boat

The Rapid Action Battalion yesterday rescued 10 Rohingya refugees and detained an alleged human trafficker in a Malaysia-bound boat in the Bay of Bengal.

July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018

Five children buried alive in Cox's Bazar landslides

Five children, including four siblings, were killed in landslides triggered by torrential rain in Cox's Bazar yesterday.

July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018

Four killed in Cox's Bazar road crash

At least four people, including three Rohingyas, were killed, and 10 others injured, in a road crash in Ukhia upazila on the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf highway yesterday.

July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018

3 school kids drown in Cox's Bazar

Three students of Chakaria Grammar School in Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar drowned and two others remained missing after swimming in the Matamuhuri river under Matamuhuri Bridge on the Cox's Bazar-Chittagong highway yesterday afternoon.

June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018

Cautionary signal 2 for river ports

River ports of Faridpur, Madaripur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar is advised to hoist riverine warning signal number two till 1:00 pm.

June 10, 2018
June 10, 2018

Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf road link snapped

The road communication between Cox's Bazar and Teknaf remains suspended since early morning following a hill slide due to heavy rainfall caused by the low pressure developed in the Bay.

May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018

Govt okays felling over 3,200 trees in Gazipur, Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh government okays the chopping down of over 3,200 trees from reserve forests in Gazipur and Cox’s Bazar for separate project works.

April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018

HC asks govt to stop cutting hills in Cox's Bazar

The High Court directs the government and the authorities concerned to immediately stop cutting hills in Jhilongja area of Cox's Bazar in order to protect its environment.