Chattogram

Ctg DC Park: Once a 'drug den', now a kingdom of flowers

DC Park in Chattogram's Fouzdarhat has become a special attraction for city dwellers for its vibrant display of colourful flowers along the sea beach after the district administration developed the park, taking inspiration from Dubai's renowned Miracle Garden
25 January 2024, 10:39 AM

Is urbanisation in Bangladesh doomed?

Major cities, including metropolises like Dhaka and Chattogram, consistently rank among the world's least liveable urban areas.
22 October 2023, 00:00 AM

Planning to travel within Bangladesh on a budget? This is what we suggest

Travelling on a budget is not everyone’s cup of tea. On this note, there is no point in disagreeing that the more you spend on a tour, the more convenient you can expect it to be. Therefore, the very first thing we propose sacrificing while planning a budget tour is convenience.
23 September 2023, 10:30 AM

Man dies, wife burnt in explosion from gas leakage in Ctg

A man died and his wife suffered burn injuries in an explosion caused by gas pipe leak at a house in Chattogram city early today
28 August 2023, 05:11 AM

Kings Arena in contention to host Afghanistan

Bangladesh Football Federation yesterday announced the dates of two FIFA friendly matches against Afghanistan on September 4 and 7 as part of the national team’s preparation for October’s World Cup pre-qualifiers against Maldives.
8 August 2023, 07:54 AM

Why is Chattogram drowning?

End the blame game and address the port city's chronic waterlogging problem
7 August 2023, 12:00 PM

Afghanistan friendlies on Sep 4 and 7, three venues in consideration

Bangladesh will host Afghanistan for two FIFA friendly matches in early September, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation’s vice-president Kazi Nabil Ahmed on Monday.
7 August 2023, 05:56 AM

Waterlogging in Chattogram worsening by the day

Unloading of goods from larger vessels at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port remains suspended due to rough seas since Friday, while trade at the Khatunganj-Chaktai wholesale hub has dropped significantly.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

5 miraculously survive after container smashes car in Ctg

Five people escaped death by a whisker following an accident in Dhaka-Chattogram highway's Sitakunda upazila this morning
5 August 2023, 06:36 AM

Exquisite Turkish flavours at Lezzetli

Turkish cuisine is popular worldwide and has cemented itself as one of the best. They have a wide variety of savoury and sweet dishes that tantalise the senses immeasurably. Its profound effect has now reached the shores of Chattogram with the help of Lezzetli, a restaurant serving up the most delectable and mouth-watering Turkish dishes. From kebabs to shawarmas to maqlubas, Lezzetli has got you covered on your quest to find great Turkish food.
24 July 2023, 09:34 AM

BTTF combines junior TT with senior one

The National Junior Table Tennis Championships are set to be incorporated into the senior one as the 39th edition of the national event gets underway on Saturday at the Rifles Club in Chattogram, following a four-year gap.
21 July 2023, 02:00 AM

Bangla Tigers begin camp in Chattogram

The Bangla Tigers team started a three-week camp at Chattogram yesterday, training at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) before the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
12 July 2023, 02:59 AM

Afghanistan 126 all out despite Omarzai half-century

Azmatullah Omarzai scored a battling half-century, yet Afghanistan were bowled out for 126 runs in 45.2 overs in the third ODI in Chattogram on Tuesday.
11 July 2023, 11:01 AM

Afghanistan rest Rashid as Bangladesh bowl to avoid whitewash

The visitors, though, had the luxury to rest premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan alongside young quick Mohammad Saleem. m. Abdul Rahman and Zia-ur-Rehman replace them in the XI.
11 July 2023, 07:17 AM

Tamim 'to play tomorrow' despite not being at ‘hundred per cent’

The BCB's medical department's ploy with the captain has been to allow him time to recuperate when he feels back pain. It appears that the same idea would be in action as Tamim wants to see how he fares after the first ODI tomorrow. 
4 July 2023, 07:03 AM

Alarming lack of greenery in a Chattogram park shows we’ve learned nothing
24 June 2023, 04:00 AM

Top 5 places to visit in Mirsharai, Chattogram

Mirsharai upazila, nestled in the heart of Chattogram, is a sanctuary for tired souls when the monotony of life becomes a little too overwhelming. Although not yet a hot tourist spot like Cox’s Bazar or Sylhet, Mirsharai began attracting visitors when its green landscapes, serene lakes, and beautiful waterfalls ‘went viral’ on social media a few years ago.
19 June 2023, 11:26 AM

Shamim's maiden fifty lifts Bangladesh to 124

After a five-match winning streak built on the back of fearless batting and thrilling pace bowling, the wheels finally seem to have come off for the new-look Tigers as were restricted to 124 runs in the third T20I against Ireland in Chattogram on Friday.
31 March 2023, 09:22 AM

Wheels come off of Bangladesh's batting

Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rony Talukdar -- all in very good form throughout the series as the Tigers already won the series 2-0 -- failed to make their mark in the final T20I at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
31 March 2023, 08:17 AM

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.
28 March 2023, 15:46 PM