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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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Jamal Khan canal excavation: Earth dam triggers flooding, traps residents

The area has turned into a waterlogged zone, forcing residents to wade through dirty water
13 February 2025, 06:07 AM
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Lack of molecular lab hampers cancer treatment

Says Prof Sazzad Yusuf, head of radiotherapy at CMCH
3 February 2025, 16:44 PM
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Rising pet bites strain rabies vaccine supply in Chattogram

Authorities attribute supply issues to the end of a government programme last July
28 January 2025, 12:57 PM
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41 wards, 13 officials: CCC struggles to provide services to residents

Service seekers across Chattogram City Corporation are facing mounting difficulties obtaining essential services from councillor offices
25 January 2025, 16:21 PM
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Winter Diseases: Hospitals grapple with influx of child patients

Hospitals in Chattogram are struggling to handle a sharp increase in child patients suffering from cold-related complications during the winter.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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Ctg hospitals grapple with influx of child patients

During visits to various hospitals in the port city, pediatric wards were found filled beyond capacity. Many children were admitted with conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and diarrhoea
24 January 2025, 13:28 PM
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Severe gas crisis cripples port city life

Residents of Chattogram city’s Halishahar and Khulshi areas have been experiencing a severe gas crisis since yesterday after a pipeline of Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) was severed accidentally during maintenance work .Petrobangla, on Thursday, issued a press release
11 January 2025, 09:33 AM
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Jamboree Park: Chattogram’s luminous urban oasis

The park, a 50,000 square-foot oasis with an amoeba-shaped reservoir, offers a blend of natural beauty and architectural brilliance
6 January 2025, 11:02 AM
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Jatisangha Park reopens tomorrow after two years

Park to stay open for 3 hours initially due to staff shortage
2 January 2025, 12:35 PM
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Dumpsters on Katalganj road causing public nuisance, traffic disruption

An open garbage dumpster placed on a busy road in Katalganj, Chattogram, is causing significant inconvenience to the public and disrupting traffic
28 December 2024, 13:50 PM
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A canal or trash bin?

A sea of non-biodegradable plastic waste has engulfed Jamal Khan canal in Chattogram, threatening the port city with severe waterlogging during monsoon.
26 December 2024, 19:31 PM
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Demand grows for smart school bus service in Ctg

District Admin to introduce 10 more buses soon
23 December 2024, 17:24 PM
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CDA builds bamboo fence along Jamal Khan canal

The move came days after The Daily Star published a report on the issue
19 December 2024, 19:29 PM
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Winter vegetable prices cooling off in Ctg, potatoes still costly

With winter setting in, the supply of seasonal vegetables has increased in kitchen markets of Chattogram, leading to a decline in prices
17 December 2024, 12:01 PM
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Jamal Khan canal: A deathtrap lies waiting

At least 11 people have died falling into canals in the city in the last seven years
14 December 2024, 18:38 PM
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Biplob Udyan: Once a green park now a food court

Locals and environmentalists say the park has been ruined in the name of modernisation, which started around six years ago
6 December 2024, 16:40 PM
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Warmth on a budget

Street vendors in Chattogram gear up for winter rush
2 December 2024, 11:38 AM
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A father lost forever

Two-year-old Masura Islam Taskia, daughter of slain lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, remains unaware of the tragedy that has struck her family.
27 November 2024, 18:22 PM
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Chattogram city: Multidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water

A recent study has confirmed the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in the drinking water at various restaurants, tea stalls, food carts, and diagnostic centres across Chattogram city, posing serious public health concerns.
25 November 2024, 18:00 PM
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Jatisangha Park in Port city: Renovation done, reopening delayed

The Public Works Department completed the renovation work of the Jatisangha Park in Chattogram city’s Panchlaish area around two months back, after significant delays. However, the park still remains off-limits to public. 
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM

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