Workers of lighter vessels continue strike
Imports through Chittagong Port are being hampered as workers of lighter vessels continued their strike yesterday
12 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Safety at stake on Kalurghat Bridge
A serious accident is just a matter of time on the run-down Kalurghat Bridge in Chittagong, constructed in British era -- thanks to the indifference of the authorities concerned.
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Mysterious blast damages port city flat
It was around 5:15am yesterday. Most of the people in Bakalia Dewan Bazar area, including the residents of a six-storey building in Nirapod Housing
27 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Expansion of approach roads to start finally
After three long years, the expansion of approach roads at the two ends of the 3rd Karnaphuli Bridge, opened for vehicular movement in 2010, will begin by March.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Ctg traffic chaos getting worse
Even four to five years back traffic congestion on the streets of Chittagong city, reputed as a relatively clean city, was hardly seen. Now it has become a common phenomenon.
6 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Ctg door-to-door waste collection begins tomorrow
To make Chittagong a “green and clean” city, the door-to-door garbage collection by Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) is going to begin tomorrow in seven wards, out of 41.
30 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Implementation delay costs Tk 96cr more
The estimated cost of a 12.5km road expansion project in Chittagong has increased about Tk 96 crore in
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Ctg Transport Strike: Commuters suffer badly
Leaders of Chittagong Regional Committee of Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Federation postponed their 24-hour
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
A joyous day with birds
Five-year-old Jannatul Maida was having the day of her life to see so many colourful exotic birds up close under one roof.
26 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Bakalia access road in Ctg to see the light of day
The Bakalia access road of Chittagong, recommended in the city's master plan formulated in 1995, is finally going to see the light of day.
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Only 38 public toilets for Ctg residents
Although Chittagong city's population is reportedly about 60 lakh, there are only 38 public toilets available for its residents.
21 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Fund, land crises hold back Ctg canal digging
Over two years have already gone by, but the implementation of a canal digging project in the port city is yet to
15 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Rail project gets momentum
The Dohazari-Cox's Bazar-Gundum rail project finally got momentum and Bangladesh Railway (BR) is now optimistic to begin the work from April next year.
7 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Extension now up to Shah Amanat Bridge
The elevated expressway, which was supposed to be constructed from Lalkhan Bazar area to Shah Amanat International
28 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Waste collectors yet to start door to door visit
Although the door-to-door garbage collection programme of Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) was supposed to start in August as
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Eight hours at rough sea
Their struggle for survival started since 9:00pm on Monday when their vessel started to sink due to gusty winds and
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
CCC denies hill dwellers promised home
Mohammad Alamgir, a slum dweller in the port city, has been dreaming of living in an apartment with modern amenities since 2013, and it was very Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) that shone the light of hope for the slum people like Alamgir.
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Exorbitant fares still charged in port city
Although the authorities concerned have made it mandatory for the auto-rickshaws to use fare meters since February 1, most
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM
CDA to construct another ramp to increase use
Amid a huge criticism from urban planners regarding the “effectiveness and necessity” of flyovers in the port city,
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Veggie prices soar again in Ctg as Ramadan starts
Prices of various vegetables, used for preparing iftar items, are being sold at a much higher rate at the retail markets in Chittagong city compared to the prices the traders buy it for from the wholesale markets, making it extremely difficult for the low-income and lower-middle class people to cope with the price hike.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM