Chattogram

Cyclone Sitrang to cross Barishal, Ctg by tomorrow

Cyclone Sitrang, currently located around 495 kilometre South-Southwest of Payra port and advancing towards the coast at a speed of 15 km, will cross between Barishal and Chattogram near Khepupara by tomorrow (October 25, 2022) morning, the met office said.
24 October 2022, 05:05 AM

Top 5 lakes to visit in Bangladesh

Our country is covered with many magnificent lakes and water bodies. These lakes not only protect the natural environment, but are also mesmerising sights and wonderful places to go for recreation and contemplation. Here are top 5 must-see lakes which offer mesmerising sights, fun activities and much more.
20 August 2022, 09:57 AM

16-year-old sets Guinness World record for stacking most coins into tower

A 16-year old named Ayman Mohammad from Chattogram has made it to Guinness World Book of records by stacking most coins into a tower within a minute.
22 July 2022, 11:46 AM

Trial run of new Ctg port terminal on Thursday

At long last a new container terminal is going to be added to the Chattogram port as the authority is going to start trial operation of a newly built Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) this week.   
18 July 2022, 02:30 AM

More human remains found in Ctg depot fire wreckage

Police recovered more human remains under the debris of BM Container Depot today in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, 10 days after the blast that claimed 47 lives so far.
13 June 2022, 11:05 AM

Chemical-mixed water from Ctg depot spreading out

Following the fire and explosions in BM Container Depot at Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila, chemical-mixed water has been spreading in the vicinity.
6 June 2022, 07:49 AM

In Sitakunda, a Nightmare Comes True

Deadly depot blast exposes the poor state of industrial safety in Bangladesh
5 June 2022, 13:15 PM

Karnaphuli Tunnel: Chinese company appointed to collect toll

A Chinese company has been given the charge of collecting tolls of the "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel" built under the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram.
18 May 2022, 09:19 AM

Rail link of Ctg with Dhaka, Sylhet restored after 10 hours

Rail communications of Chattogram with Dhaka and Sylhet was restored after around 10 hours of suspension following a train derailment at Rajapur station in Cumilla’s Burichang upazila early today.
9 May 2022, 05:36 AM

Offshore Smart City: Can a parliamentary committee recommend a project to PM without due diligence?

Can a parliamentary standing committee recommend a project directly to the prime minister without any due diligence? The law explicitly does not permit it.
28 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Direct shipping service from Ctg to Barcelona, Rotterdam soon

Another direct container shipping service between Chattogram and two European ports is going to be introduced next month.
25 April 2022, 13:11 PM

Youth claiming to have a bomb arrested from Chattogram EPZ bank

A youth, who claimed to have a bomb on him, was arrested today from Trust Bank premises at the BNS Isha Khan of Chattogram EPZ.
31 March 2021, 12:49 PM

2 workers die after falling sick in shipbreaking yards in Chattogram

Two workers died in two separate incidents at two shipbreaking yards in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila today.
14 December 2020, 12:25 PM

40 robbers to surrender in Chattogram tomorrow

Around 40 robbers with weapons are expected to surrender to Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Chattogram tomorrow.
11 November 2020, 12:50 PM

Murder suspect killed in ‘gunfight’ with Chattogram police

A man has been killed in a “gunfight” with police in Jor Debar Par area under Double Mooring Police Station of Chattogram, hours after he murdered his three-year-old nephew.
8 July 2020, 04:44 AM

9 Ctg upazilas categorised as Covid-19 red zones

Chattogram district’s Civil Surgeon’s Office has categorised nine upazilas as red zones for Covid-19 infection.
15 June 2020, 15:01 PM

1,000 litres of adulterated hand sanitiser seized in Chattogram city

Local administration seizes around 1,000 litres of adulterated hand sanitiser and fined tradersTk 75,000 for running their businesses illegally at different parts of Chattogram city.
15 June 2020, 14:13 PM

11 red zones declared in Chattogram city

Authorities have categorised 11 areas under Chattogram City Corporation as red zones for Covid-19 infection.
14 June 2020, 15:23 PM

2 held as Rab busts firearms factory in Chattogram

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-7) claims to have busted a firearms making factory at a remote hilly area between Rangunia and Paitya upazilas of Chattogram, and arrested two persons including a firearms maker in this connection.
14 May 2020, 13:21 PM

Over 400 workers stage demo in Chattogram demanding salaries

Hundreds of workers of a factory in Chattogram city stage a demonstration, demanding their due salaries for last two months.
11 May 2020, 10:23 AM