Sitakunda

Barabkunda, Chattogram: Where fire rests on water and legends don’t sleep

The Barabkunda Agnikunda in Sitakunda, Bangladesh, is a sacred flame mysteriously burning on water for centuries. Fuelled by natural methane, it blends myth, science, and spirituality into a rare, unforgettable travel experience.

Jaya Ahsan’s first Bangladeshi web series ‘Jimmi’ begins production

Actress Jaya Ahsan, who has already made a significant mark on India’s OTT platforms, is now set to venture into Bangladeshi web series with her debut project, “Jimmi.” 

Drinking water crisis grips Sitakunda

The drinking water crisis in Sitakunda has been worsening as over 7,000 tube wells have become dysfunctional due to the fall of the groundwater layer amid scorching heat.

The crumbling coasts

Illegal sand mining is eating away people's homes, farmland and wildlife habitats

Sitakunda Blast / It was an accident, don’t blame us: director of Seema Group

"We submitted all of the necessary paperworks to the relevant authorities last night. Our explosive license, fire license, and other papers and documents are up to date and in order. We also had fire-fighting equipment in the factory"

6 places in Bangladesh to visit in winter

Winter lovers often love to travel with layered-up clothes throughout the country, but often end up visiting the same place in other seasons. To change that up, here are the top 6 places to visit in the winter.

Top 5 places to visit in Sitakunda

Well known for its natural beauty, Sitakunda has always been one of the major tourist spots in Bangladesh. Sitakunda is an upazila in Chattogram district hosting the first eco-park of the country. The name of the place itself — Sitakunda is rather intriguing and there are multiple myths behind the origin of the name, but that’s another story! For now, let’s discuss the top 5 places you should visit if you are in Sitakunda.

If Sitakunda tragedy has a redeeming feature, it is the volunteers

People coming in droves to help blast victims set inspiring examples

Dam makeshift, damage extensive

The Chattogram-based GPH Ispat Ltd has constructed a makeshift dam on a stream bordering the Jangal-Bashbaria reserve forest in Sitakunda to secure water supply to its new factory.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

Abducted Ctg girl rescued after 11 days

Police rescued a 15-year-old schoolgirl on Sunday night, 11 days after she was abducted on her way to school in Sitakunda upazila by some youths.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

1 killed as train rams lorry in Ctg

A man is killed and at least three others are injured after a train crashed into a lorry in Sitakunda upazila of Chittagong.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

Labour killed at Ctg shipyard

A labour dies after allegedly falling from a ship and died during work at Chittagong shipyard.

February 15, 2015
February 15, 2015

'Arsonist' killed in Sitakunda ‘gunfight’, 4 bullet-hit

Alleged arsonist is shot dead and four others bullet-hit in ‘gunfight’ with law enforcers and trucker is burnt in arson in two separate places in Sitakunda upazila of Chittagong

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