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Arun Bikash Dey

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Askar Dighi in port city: A Mughal-era legacy choking on pollution

4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The Askar Dighi, one of the most iconic and ancient reservoirs in Chattogram city, has long been smothered under a thick blanket of water hyacinths, as well as encroachment, pollution, and administrative apathy.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Power cuts grip Ctg amid heat

30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
For Shuvechchha Ghosh, a resident of Askar Dighir Par in Chattogram city, life has become unbearable due to frequent power outages amid sweltering heat and high humidity.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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‘My little son cries through the night’: Load shedding torments Chattogram families

29 June 2026, 18:36 PM
Repeated outages amid intense heat and humidity leave parents struggling to keep children comfortable
29 June 2026, 18:36 PM
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Eight Ctg wards at high dengue risk

28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
A recent survey by the Directorate General of Health Services has found an alarmingly high density of Aedes mosquito larvae in Chattogram City Corporation areas, raising the risk of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in the port city.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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DGHS survey flags eight Chattogram wards as high-risk for dengue

27 June 2026, 13:08 PM
Survey found mosquito larvae in nearly one-third of inspected households and water containers across 18 wards
27 June 2026, 13:08 PM
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Billboards creep back into Ctg

19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Ten years after a major eviction drive cleared Chattogram’s skyline, billboards are making a return to the port city.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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A decade after eviction drive, billboards creep back into Chattogram

18 June 2026, 17:02 PM
Residents and civic leaders question the city corporation’s resolve as unauthorised structures reappear at major junctions
18 June 2026, 17:02 PM
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Road collapse disrupts life in Ctg’s Bakalia

16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Residents have been facing severe commuting problems since a 100-foot section of a busy road in Chattogram city collapsed into an adjacent canal on Saturday night.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles

The shopkeeper from Mirsharai says his twin sons missed measles vaccination after doses ran out, both died within 12 days following months of treatment
5 June 2026, 13:52 PM
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Eid rush boosts seasonal trade in Chattogram

Temporary stalls selling tree stumps, bamboo mats, animal feed and decorative items draw crowds ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
27 May 2026, 12:45 PM
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5 Ctg cattle markets allocated to ‘favoured individuals’

CCC allegedly bypassed tender process; mayor denies irregularities
23 May 2026, 16:48 PM
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ICU at CMCH overwhelmed with measles patients

A heavy, grief-stricken silence was witnessed outside the Paediatric Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday afternoon.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Chattogram shooting: 6 arrested as girl hit by stray bullet fights for life

Police says murder linked to turf dispute
12 May 2026, 19:25 PM
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Ctg shooting: 11-year-old Reshmi battles for life with a bullet to head

Medical board at CMCH decides against surgery
9 May 2026, 21:47 PM
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No room to walk on Ctg footpaths

Footpaths across key commercial areas in Chattogram have become increasingly inaccessible, forcing pedestrians onto busy roads and raising serious safety concerns.
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Waterlogging returns to Chattogram

Project delays and design flaws blamed as first heavy rains of the season inundates port city's low-lying areas
1 May 2026, 12:59 PM
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Torrential rain submerges port city

Torrential rain, triggered by a steep pressure gradient over the North Bay, submerged low-lying areas of Chattogram for the second consecutive day yesterday, causing immense suffering to residents.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bagha Sharif continues supremacy in Jabbarer Boli Khela

Bagha Sharif from Cumilla’s Homna clinched the title of the 117th edition of the historic Abdul Jabbar-er Bolikhela, defeating Rashed Boli from Cumilla Sadar in a gruelling 40-minute encounter at Laldighi Maidan on Saturday.
25 April 2026, 21:30 PM
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Garbage piles up as CCC’s centralised plan ‘stalls’

The Chattogram City Corporation’s (CCC) move to centralise door-to-door waste collection has faltered, leaving large swathes of the port city grappling with uncollected garbage and a resurgence of unauthorised fee collection.
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Chattogram District Shilpakala Academy is buzzing with preparations for the Pahela Baishakh celebrations. Photo: Rajib Raihan

Unity restored as Chattogram's DC Hill set for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Joint celebration follows last year’s disruption; mask-making workshop adds colour to Shobhajatra
12 April 2026, 12:46 PM
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20,000 children to get MR vaccine in Chattogram

Special vaccination campaign begins tomorrow in city, 15 upazilas
4 April 2026, 18:45 PM
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Concern mounts as measles hits infants below vaccination age in Chattogram

Health experts urge research as growing infections among infants under nine months defy the usual pattern
2 April 2026, 18:26 PM
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Plastic waste clogs Jamal Khan canal

The Jamal Khan canal, a waterway running through Chattogram city and vital for drainage, has become clogged with a thick layer of plastic and polythene waste.
27 March 2026, 00:59 AM
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Cause behind deadly Halishahar explosion still not determined even after weeks

Gas leak ruled out by Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company
20 March 2026, 14:42 PM
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Eid cards fade in Dhaka, Chattogram as digital greetings take over

Once a pre-Eid staple in Purana Paltan, printed cards now survive mainly in limited corporate demand
20 March 2026, 13:28 PM
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Eid shopping frenzy grips Ctg

With Eid-ul-Fitr drawing closer, Chattogram’s shopping malls and traditional markets are buzzing with eager crowds. From the fancy outlets of Nasirabad to the narrow wholesale lanes of Teri Bazar, shoppers are hunting for the perfect festive clothing.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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Malls, markets abuzz with crowds as Eid shopping frenzy grips Ctg

This year, the demand is high for outfits with exotic names and intricate designs
4 March 2026, 20:59 PM
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Forced to travel 250km for treatment

Critical burn patients in the port city are being forced to travel over 250km to Dhaka for life-saving treatment due to a severe lack of facilities in Chattogram.
28 February 2026, 03:53 AM

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