Tree house in Teknaf: Inside Bodi’s disputed retreat
Nestled in the thick shade of a large mango tree in Chowdhury Para of Teknaf Municipality, a wooden tree house offers quite the spectacle..Built by former Awami League lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi, the structure was a quiet retreat where he entertained VIPs and special guests..However,
12 May 2025, 05:55 AM
Every day 30-40 Rohingyas coming to Bangladesh
Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh through various points along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border from Naikhongchhari in Bandarban to Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.
6 May 2025, 18:09 PM
Rohingya inflow: Strain on already crammed camps
The refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar have become overwhelmed with the recent inflow of Rohingyas arriving since November 2023, with authorities now scrambling to arrange accommodation and food for them.
30 April 2025, 18:07 PM
Rohingyas fleeing Arakan Army persecution
Amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Rohingyas are trespassing into Bangladesh every day, crossing the border allegedly to escape the brutality of Myanmar’s rebel group, the Arakan Army (AA).
28 April 2025, 18:07 PM
Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar
For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.
11 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Desperate bid for a better life
221 rescued from traffickers in perilous sea journey to Malaysia
10 April 2025, 14:13 PM
Hope at a time of uncertainty
Following reports of Myanmar verifying 1,80,000 Rohingyas for potential repatriation, a wave of mixed feelings has washed over the camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
5 April 2025, 20:15 PM
Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid
Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily
2 April 2025, 13:41 PM
Tree house in Teknaf: Inside Bodi’s disputed retreat
Nestled in the thick shade of a large mango tree in Chowdhury Para of Teknaf Municipality, a wooden tree house offers quite the spectacle..Built by former Awami League lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi, the structure was a quiet retreat where he entertained VIPs and special guests..However,
12 May 2025, 05:55 AM
Every day 30-40 Rohingyas coming to Bangladesh
Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh through various points along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border from Naikhongchhari in Bandarban to Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.
6 May 2025, 18:09 PM
Rohingya inflow: Strain on already crammed camps
The refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar have become overwhelmed with the recent inflow of Rohingyas arriving since November 2023, with authorities now scrambling to arrange accommodation and food for them.
30 April 2025, 18:07 PM
Rohingyas fleeing Arakan Army persecution
Amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Rohingyas are trespassing into Bangladesh every day, crossing the border allegedly to escape the brutality of Myanmar’s rebel group, the Arakan Army (AA).
28 April 2025, 18:07 PM
Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar
For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.
11 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Desperate bid for a better life
221 rescued from traffickers in perilous sea journey to Malaysia
10 April 2025, 14:13 PM
Hope at a time of uncertainty
Following reports of Myanmar verifying 1,80,000 Rohingyas for potential repatriation, a wave of mixed feelings has washed over the camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
5 April 2025, 20:15 PM
Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid
Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily
2 April 2025, 13:41 PM
Monthly food ration per Rohingya now $12
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has moved away from its recent decision to halve the monthly food aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char.
27 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Tourist spots await Eid visitors amid tepid demand
Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Salt, sweat and survival: Where is the farmers’ labour in the price?
There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.
21 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘New leader takes charge of ARSA in Rohingya camps’
After the arrest of their Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) are now trying to revive their activities in the Rohingya refugee camps under a new leadership...According to insiders, Maulana Borhan, who has served as the s
20 March 2025, 18:12 PM
Exploited, deceived, and finally criminalised
The future of nine impoverished children from Ramu in Cox’s Bazar hangs in the balance after they were wrongfully accused in a smuggling case by police in Bandarban.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Tension in camps after arrest of ARSA chief
A sense of unease prevails in the Rohingya camps following the arrest of ARSA Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi.
19 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Fear of hunger grips camps
Rohingya refugees and locals of Cox’s Bazar have expressed a deep concern over the reduction in funds for food aid.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
St Martin's Island: Tourism curb sparks ecological revival
In recent days, the number of snails and oysters washing ashore has visibly increased in St Martin’s Island.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar Train: Passengers struggle as ticket scalpers run rampant
Tickets for the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route, introduced in December 2023, remain in high demand and sell out within an hour of release. This high demand fuels ticket black marketing.
27 February 2025, 11:29 AM
Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar: Hills razed to supply soil for LGED roadwork
The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has allegedly been using red soil from neighbouring hills for the construction of a one-kilometre road in Machkaria area of Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila over the past two weeks.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Tension rises along Naf again
Tension has been rising along the Naf river border after the Arakan Army, a Myanmar rebel group, seized another Teknaf Port-bound trawler on Tuesday.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Border situation along Naf turns volatile again
Arakan Army seizes another trawler on Tuesday
13 February 2025, 14:01 PM