Arun Bikash Dey

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.

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.

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.

Joint celebration follows last year’s disruption; mask-making workshop adds colour to Shobhajatra

Special vaccination campaign begins tomorrow in city, 15 upazilas

Health experts urge research as growing infections among infants under nine months defy the usual pattern

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.

Gas leak ruled out by Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company

Once a pre-Eid staple in Purana Paltan, printed cards now survive mainly in limited corporate demand

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.

This year, the demand is high for outfits with exotic names and intricate designs

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.

China-aided burn unit still 18 months away

Shefali Akhter (pseudonym), a homemaker and resident of the Jamal Khan area in Chattogram, looked anxious as she clutched her phone, waiting for a call while standing in a long queue on Momin Road on Monday.

The dining table of a second-floor flat in Halima Manjil was still set with dishes and leftovers from sehri when a sudden explosion tore through the apartment in Halishahar, Chattogram, early yesterday.

Explosion reportedly caused by gas leak

In a first for the port city, Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has initiated construction of a dedicated cycling track along the scenic Airport Road.

In a major electoral shift following the February 12 polls, the BNP has emerged as the dominant force in the port city and its surrounding upazilas, securing 12 out of the 16 seats in Chattogram district.

They express satisfaction with polling environment

Sayeed strives to surpass family legacy, while Helaly pledges ‘insaf-based society’