Cops in Holland: Both contact families; one won’t return
One of the two constables of Chattogram Metropolitan Police, who had gone missing in the Netherlands during an official training, contacted his family and said that he would not return home.
30 May 2022, 03:00 AM
“Won’t come back to country”
Rasel Chandra Dey, one of the police constables of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), who reportedly went “missing” in the Netherlands during an official training there, has refused to come back to Bangladesh, according to his family members.
29 May 2022, 16:40 PM
2 Bangladeshi policemen go missing in the Netherlands
Two police constables who went to the Netherlands for an official training exercise remain missing since May 22, the day before they were supposed to fly back to Bangladesh.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Two water ambulances lie abandoned in Sandwip
Two water ambulances worth almost a crore have been lying abandoned on Sandwip island of Chattogram for a long time. This has barred locals from accessing healthcare facilities.
24 May 2022, 18:00 PM
CCTV cameras protecting Halda from poachers
Protecting Halda River’s broodfish and dolphins from poachers has become much easier, thanks to a small technological initiative. Chattogram region’s river police are now using CCTV cameras to monitor activities in the river.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Oman Air plans daily flights from Dhaka
Oman Air plans to start running daily flights from Dhaka to serve the growing number of passengers from the country as the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital is set to make its new terminal operational, said Sunil V A, regional vice-president of the airline.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Growing up behind bars
Their lives are not like those of other children’s.
30 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Peak time for vermicelli makers
Vermicelli, locally known as “Shemai” is a dish that’s ever-present in every household during Eid.
27 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Abducted child rescued, 3 held
Police rescued a child, who was abducted from the port city’s Roufabad area on April 13, and arrested three people from Chandpur early yesterday in this regard.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM
The iftar experience - Port city style: Chattogram’s go-to iftar destinations
Iftar has taken a different form altogether in the subcontinent. In Bangladesh, iftar accounts for not only the delicacy but also the bonds that get strengthened in the process -- be that within the close circle of family or friends or that of the community.
12 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Rice, milk, sugar and a touch of love
There’s something comforting about firni. This simple yet soothing combination of rice cooked in sweetened milk is one of the most popular desserts in the country.
12 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Father, son killed in road accident while going for Eid shopping in Ctg
Just before seven months, the apparel worker Abu Saleh and his wife Monira Akhter welcomed their second son Abdullah Al Momin to the world.
9 April 2022, 11:08 AM
Beating bus driver to death: Who were those plainclothes men?
On the night of April 22, 2019, a group of 14 to 15 men in plainclothes intercepted a bus in Chattogram city’s Shikalbaha area and beat up the driver in front of the supervisor, helper and all the passengers.
2 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Port city fearing Ramadan traffic
City dwellers of Chattogram are fearing massive traffic congestion during Ramadan, due to ongoing development projects and the sorry state of roads.
2 April 2022, 18:00 PM
A tribute to revolution and resistance
In the port city’s Dampara area, stands a 14 feet tall red building with a single door -- bearing the history of a revolution’s inception.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A journey that ended too soon
Five friends, a car, and a trip to Cox’s Bazar -- this was supposed to be one of the many highlights of their lives. It was a time to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind, but what they didn’t know is that the trip they were looking forward to would lead to their demise.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Turning hill into home: Don’t worry about the law!
The hilly areas of Chhinnomul Bazar in Chattogram city’s Arefin Nagar, a housing project, owned by Ali Nagar Samabay Samity, is secured by an iron gate under the watchful eyes of guards. According to locals, one Yasin of Chhinnomul, the samity’s president, is supervising the project.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A makeshift market for used lifeboats
Spotting used, red lifeboats parked on the canal banks beside Dhaka-Chattogram Highway at Sitakunda upazila, one might scratch their heads and ask why they’re kept there. But these boats are in fact of great value, being displayed for sale.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Seized vehicles left to rot
Vehicles seized by Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) are now left under the open sky in Mansurabad police line and Sadarghat.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A dream cut short
His love for food had just begun turning his life around. After marrying Farhana Islam four months ago, Sifat Rabby Siam and his wife began a new adventure together -- traveling around and reviewing restaurant food from all over the country.
3 February 2022, 18:00 PM