Four brothers, one dream, and a house they never got to live in
5 hour(s) ago
The siblings had spent years working in Oman to lift their family from hardship; today, they returned together for burial
5 hour(s) ago
Silence in Rangunia as four brothers to return home tomorrow in coffins
18 May 2026, 12:24 PM
Grieving mother remains unaware of the full tragedy in Oman as the village prepares for an unprecedented collective funeral
18 May 2026, 12:24 PM
Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar / Water from Ctg flyover adds to commuters’ woes
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Water flowing from the Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar flyover, also known as the Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Flyover -- named after a former lawmaker -- in Chattogram is adding to commuters’ woes, as rainwater pours directly onto the roads below during showers, soaking pedestrians and disrupting traffic.
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Water from Ctg’s Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar flyover adds to commuters’ woes
3 May 2026, 18:49 PM
CCC executive engineer Rifatul says they will install new pipelines to resolve matter rainfall subsides
3 May 2026, 18:49 PM
Unapproved digging led to two workers’ deaths in Ctg Wasa project: Probe body
1 May 2026, 17:02 PM
Legal action to be taken against those responsible, says project director
1 May 2026, 17:02 PM
Clay and memory: Potters of Ctg village return only for Baishakh
14 April 2026, 15:56 PM
Once a thriving pottery hub, Fatikchhari's Kulalpara now revives its craft briefly for Bengla new year
14 April 2026, 15:56 PM
Trains on Chattogram-Sylhet route run hours late, commuters bear the brunt
10 April 2026, 12:19 PM
Weak tracks, engine shortage blamed as delays stretch upto 6 hours
10 April 2026, 12:19 PM
Elephant calf stoned to death in Bandarban
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A three-month-old elephant calf found dead in a reserve forest in Naikhyangchhari upazila was killed by stone blows, according to a post-mortem report.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
In Ctg, red bulls remain tied to Eid tradition
In Chattogram, the arrival of Eid-ul-Azha is marked by the sound of hooves and the sight of deep red bulls -- an unmistakable sign of a cherished tradition
5 June 2025, 09:45 AM
Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar rail route: Lohagara station fails to meet expectations
The station was expected to serve as a gateway for residents of both Lohagara and Chakaria upazilas to commute between Chattogram and Cox's Bazar
31 May 2025, 12:18 PM
Mother fish release eggs in Halda river
Carp species -- including rui, katla, mrigal, and kalbaush -- released eggs in the Halda River yesterday, a significant moment for Bangladesh’s freshwater fish breeding efforts.
30 May 2025, 20:10 PM
CCC razes part of hill without approval
A portion of a hill in Chattogram’s Bayezid Bostami area has been razed by the Chattogram City Corporation without obtaining permission from the relevant authorities.
21 May 2025, 18:00 PM
A move to mitigate waterlogging in Ctg
A four-storey building illegally constructed by the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) on occupied land of the Chaktai Canal in Bahaddarhat has been demolished, marking a significant step towards restoring the port city’s natural waterways.
16 May 2025, 20:22 PM
Satkania in Ctg: 354 trees to be felled for road, canal work
The Forest Department already floated a tender for selling the timber
10 May 2025, 10:02 AM
To curb revenue loss: CWasa to set up 1 lakh smart meters
Chattogram Wasa has been bleeding revenue for years in a chronic system loss stemming from wastage through leaky pipelines, unbilled consumption, and theft.
6 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Traditional yards keep hurting workers
Traditional shipbreaking yards in Sitakunda continue to operate in unsafe conditions, causing serious concerns about both worker safety and hazardous waste management.
25 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Stuck in red, shipbreaking slow to turn green
Bangladesh began the green transition in 2017, when PHP Ship Recycling Yard became the first entity in the country to receive international green certification.
25 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Toxic smoke damages crops in Chattogram
Hundreds of farmers in Chattogram’s Fatikchhari and Hathazari upazilas are facing losses due to toxic smoke from nearby brick kilns, which has been damaging their crops.
13 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Farmers in crisis as tea estate diverts canal's course
The Halda Valley Tea Estate is currently extracting water at three separate points using heavy pumps -- an act that violates the Water Act 2013 and is punishable under the law
1 April 2025, 09:32 AM
Decades of delicacy
The process of making semai (vermicelli) begins with mixing flour and hot water, then shaping the dough into thin strands through a round die, which are placed in bamboo baskets. After drying in the sun, the semai is roasted in a furnace, turning a rich reddish colour, and is then ready for sale.
29 March 2025, 19:00 PM
River resource centre lying idle for over 2 years
The country’s first river-based Halda Resource Centre has remained dormant for the past two and a half years since its inauguration, due to a shortage of necessary equipment and inadequate workforce.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Salt, sweat and survival: Where is the farmers’ labour in the price?
There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.
21 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Locomotive crisis cuts special train number
The number of special trains for Eid journey, operating from Chattogram to different destinations across the country, has been significantly reduced due to an acute shortage of locomotives (engines).
14 March 2025, 21:13 PM
Canal runs dry as tea estate ‘diverts’ water flow
The Baromasia canal in Chattogram’s Fatikchhari upazila is on the brink of drying up after the Halda Valley Tea Estate altered its course at several points to facilitate irrigation for its tea garden.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Ctg elevated expressway fails to meet expectations
The first elevated expressway in Chattogram is facing significant challenges in delivering benefits to commuters due to a lack of entry and exit points, as most of the ramps are still under construction.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Residents struggle amid salinity surge
Residents in various areas of the port city of Chattogram are grappling with an acute water crisis as supplies from the Chattogram Water and Sewerage Authority (CWasa) have significantly diminished.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Container transport by train falls amid engine crisis
The transportation of containerised goods via freight trains across the country declined by more than 9 percent year-on-year in the fiscal year 2023-24 due to a shortage of locomotives and railway staff.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Our gentle giants in peril
Over the past decade, nearly half of the country’s wild elephant population has been wiped out.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM