Cox's Bazar

Cox’s Bazar: Buried in waste

Cox’s Bazar is already ecologically vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the clearing of more than 8,000 acers of reserved forest land to accommodate and provide for the Rohingya refugees.
10 May 2023, 04:00 AM

Love for the sea

You open your eyes after an all-nighter, dreading that you are still stuck in a box of an apartment, strung along with the rest of the concrete jungle you call home. Whether it is your weekend or a weekday, the never-ending incessant drowning city noise makes you contemplate on life decisions that you made oh so eagerly through your naive young self.
16 April 2023, 09:41 AM

Top 5 ongoing budget tours in Bangladesh under Tk 15,000

It is possible to travel on a budget even to some of the best holiday destinations in Bangladesh if the trip is short and you do not mind travelling with a group of like-minded travellers. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 ongoing budget tours you can take in Bangladesh that will cost you under Tk 15,000!
9 April 2023, 15:10 PM

2 nurses ‘sexually harassed’ by civil surgeon, aide

Sexual harassment allegations have surfaced against a physician in Cox’s Bazar who, according to a complaint, coerced two nurses into travelling to Saint Martin’s Island so they could “entertain” the district’s civil surgeon.
28 March 2023, 01:30 AM

Island of corals turned into a cash cow

Campaign to rid St Martin’s of illegal establishments must be seen through
17 March 2023, 14:01 PM

Plan to tag Ctg, Cox’s Bazar as drug-prone zone raises fears about tourism

It will also send a negative message to other countries and discourage foreign tourists from visiting Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, the tour operators said
2 March 2023, 06:29 AM

How to get to Saint Martin’s Island

You can take three options or routes for your trip to the island, directly from Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, or the super-tiring route through Teknaf.
16 February 2023, 12:06 PM

8 members of Bodi's family to serve time in drug case

Out of the 101 yaba peddlers sentenced to one and a half years in jail and awarded a penalty of Tk 20,000 by a Cox’s Bazar court today in a drug case, eight are from the family of Abdur Rahman Bodi, a former Awami League lawmaker.
23 November 2022, 16:03 PM

Best locations for a bachelor party in Bangladesh

Before tying the knot, everyone needs to celebrate with their friends one last time. This is why bachelor parties are so significant. Sure, life does not end when you get married of course but priorities change and you no longer get to do a lot of the things you could when you were single, especially with your friends. Bidding farewell to single life should be done properly so let’s plan a sendoff to remember for you by giving you a lowdown on some of the hottest locations.
9 November 2022, 13:59 PM

Must urbanisation be all-devouring?

In 1985, the United Nations declared through Resolution 40/202 that the first Monday of every October would be observed as World Habitat Day.
3 October 2022, 12:10 PM

Top 5 sea beaches in Cox’s Bazar

Sitting and sipping your favourite drink and waiting for the sunset to witness the radiant hue of the sea — experiences on the beaches of Cox’s Bazar are enticing as ever. When it comes to beaches, chances are you will think about the most popular tourist spots like Laboni Point, Inani or Himchori. If you are looking for great alternatives, let us recommend top 5 sea beaches in Cox's Bazar. The next time you are at Cox’s Bazar, don’t forget to check out the unique beaches that soothes your wanderlust.
8 August 2022, 09:50 AM

Hawa sari, t-shirts and merchandise: secret behind the fascination

If you are thinking that Hawa, the Chanchal Chowdhury and Nazifa Tushi starrer is simply facing the first few days of success, that is usual of any good movie, then you are simply clueless. The movie written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon is facing an implausible triumph, one that is only synonymous with blockbuster hits. Fans had gone wild even before the movie was released. They were wearing the Hawa sari, and Hawa T-shirts, carrying the Hawa merchandise and even humming to the famous ‘Shada-Kala’ tune while boarding a rickshaw. It’s as if the film had created a cult following, who were hung up on setting the records straight for once: that Bangladeshi movies could generate a buzz similar to any of their global counterpart.
1 August 2022, 03:40 AM

Have we already started seeing the Rohingya refugee crisis differently?

The 2022 JRP has five strategic objectives to support the affected Bangladeshi and Rohingya populations.
19 June 2022, 18:45 PM

Cox's Bazar: Shrimp hatchery wastes invade the sea

It is the beach holiday you have been waiting for. You have your swimming gear ready, and the waves crashing upon the Kolatoli beach in Cox’s Bazar are calling out.
15 June 2022, 02:15 AM

7 Rohingyas, making their way from India, detained in Cox’s Bazar camp

Seven members of two Rohingya families, who made their way from India's Jammu and Kashmir, have been detained by Armed Police Battalion (APBn) at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar.
29 May 2022, 12:07 PM

Preparations underway at Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar to tackle Cyclone Asani

Cox's Bazar District Administration has taken preparations in advance to ensure safety of Rohingyas in the refugee camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox's Bazar as there is a forecast of cyclone "Asani" under the influence of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
7 May 2022, 12:02 PM

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

Cox's Bazar: Longest beach or biggest dumpster?

Like all other developing towns and cities in Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar has been growing at a tremendously rapid rate. And, not surprisingly,
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Voices of the People Keeping Food on Our Tables

Eight individuals, who shared their experiences of risk, determination, resilience, and hope.
11 July 2021, 08:39 AM

3 tourists stabbed and mugged in Cox’s Bazar

Three tourists have been mugged and stabbed at Cox’s Bazar beach.
16 March 2020, 07:10 AM