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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

12 April 2026, 12:46 PM
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

4 April 2026, 18:45 PM
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

2 April 2026, 18:26 PM
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

27 March 2026, 00:59 AM
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

20 March 2026, 14:42 PM
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

20 March 2026, 13:28 PM
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

5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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

4 March 2026, 20:59 PM
This year, the demand is high for outfits with exotic names and intricate designs
4 March 2026, 20:59 PM
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Renovation work begins this month

The work for renovation project of Jatishangha Park in the port city is finally going to start in this month. One of the very few parks in the port city with public access, the 59-year-old Jatishangha Park, located in Panchlaish Residential Area was left in a sorry state for over six years.
10 January 2023, 18:00 PM
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Children finally get Laldighi Maidan back

Chattogram’s historic Laldighi Maidan, which had remained closed due to renovation for almost three years, finally welcomed children back on Monday.
3 January 2023, 18:00 PM
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Sale of winter clothes heats up

Shahnaj Akter, a resident of the port city’s Muradpur area, found it difficult to browse through warm clothes to pick the best match for her son as Zahur Hawkers’ Market was packed with buyers.
3 January 2023, 18:00 PM
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CMCH limps due to manpower shortage

Although Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), the lone tertiary-level hospital in greater Chattogram region, has stepped into its 66th year, it is still afflicted with a lack of workforce and logistics.
2 January 2023, 18:00 PM
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Children finally get Laldighi Maidan back

Chattogram’s historic Laldighi Maidan, which had remained closed due to renovation for almost three years, finally welcomed children back on Monday.
2 January 2023, 14:48 PM
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Lighting project goes dark

A project for lighting various roads in the Chattogram City Corporation areas has not seen a single percent of progress in three and a half years.
20 December 2022, 18:00 PM
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Bijoy Mela abuzz with visitors

The month-long “Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela”, which started on December 1 at Outer Stadium in Kazir Dewri in the port city, is now abuzz with visitors.
13 December 2022, 18:00 PM
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Chattogram prepares to welcome PM

A visible enthusiasm has been prevailing among the leaders and activists of the Awami League and its associated organisations as the party President Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address a rally on Polo Ground in Chattogram tomorrow.
2 December 2022, 18:00 PM
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After long wait, Star Cineplex opens branch in Ctg

There is good news for cinephiles in Chattogram as a new branch of the country's popular multiplex cinema hall, Star Cineplex, was launched in the port city today.
2 December 2022, 14:06 PM
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Reducing HIV transmission: No alternative to awareness

HIV AIDS patients in Chattogram are more willing nowadays to receive treatment, experts said today on the occasion of World AIDS Day.
1 December 2022, 14:58 PM
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‘Netaji was here, so was Masterda’

Taufiq, Minhaj, Ishita and Satyajit, four students of Chittagong University, went to have tea and sweets at Bose Brothers, a historic confectionery located in the port city’s Nandan Kanan area, on a Wednesday afternoon.
29 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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Waterlogging a perennial problem for the port city

A total of 13.5 square kilometre area of the port city is directly at risk of waterlogging, while a total of 52 square kilometre area is vulnerable due to unplanned urbanisation, finds a study.
29 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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Ctg getting ready to welcome PM

Enthusiasm prevails among the leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate organisations in Chattogram over the rally of the party president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, scheduled to be held in the city’s Polo Ground on December 4.
29 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Cold-related illness in children rising

The number of children with cold-related diseases is increasing at hospitals in Chattogram as the season is changing.
25 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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TVs flying off shelves in Ctg amid world cup fever

Newly married Shraboni Sen, a diehard Brazil supporter, convinced her husband to buy a large LED television to enjoy her favourite team’s matches on the big screen. So, the couple went down to an electronics store at the port city’s Jamal Khan area.
22 November 2022, 18:00 PM

The legend of Parir Pahar

The administrative centre of Chattogram division and Chattogram district stands on the top of a hill with a peculiar name of “Parir Pahar”, which translates to fairy hill.
22 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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Burners with no fire

Chattogram city residents have been experiencing a severe gas crisis for around a week due to a shortage of supply from the national grid.
17 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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Ctg south jubo league: New committee frustrates many

The announcement of names of the members of the new Chattogram Zilla South Jubo League committee has caused frustration among many leaders.
17 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Homemakers in Ctg more prone to uncontrolled diabetes

Homemakers in Chattogram tend to be suffering from uncontrolled diabetes at a greater rate due to different reasons, including a lack of a balanced diet.
15 November 2022, 18:00 PM
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Darul Adalat in shambles

On a hilltop adjacent to Government Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College in Chattogram, stands an establishment from the British colonial era.
15 November 2022, 18:00 PM

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