A tribute to revolution and resistance
In the port city’s Dampara area, stands a 14 feet tall red building with a single door -- bearing the history of a revolution’s inception.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A journey that ended too soon
Five friends, a car, and a trip to Cox’s Bazar -- this was supposed to be one of the many highlights of their lives. It was a time to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind, but what they didn’t know is that the trip they were looking forward to would lead to their demise.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Turning hill into home: Don’t worry about the law!
The hilly areas of Chhinnomul Bazar in Chattogram city’s Arefin Nagar, a housing project, owned by Ali Nagar Samabay Samity, is secured by an iron gate under the watchful eyes of guards. According to locals, one Yasin of Chhinnomul, the samity’s president, is supervising the project.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A makeshift market for used lifeboats
Spotting used, red lifeboats parked on the canal banks beside Dhaka-Chattogram Highway at Sitakunda upazila, one might scratch their heads and ask why they’re kept there. But these boats are in fact of great value, being displayed for sale.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Seized vehicles left to rot
Vehicles seized by Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) are now left under the open sky in Mansurabad police line and Sadarghat.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A dream cut short
His love for food had just begun turning his life around. After marrying Farhana Islam four months ago, Sifat Rabby Siam and his wife began a new adventure together -- traveling around and reviewing restaurant food from all over the country.
3 February 2022, 18:00 PM
It’s a granary... it’s a hut... no it’s a post office!
Looks are more than often deceiving, and this post office in Chattogram is proof of that.
1 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Pradeep, Liaqat given gallows
Major (retired) Sinha Md Rashed Khan’s murder was premeditated, a Cox’s Bazar court said yesterday as it handed down death sentence to suspended police officials Pradeep Kumar Das and Liaqat Ali for the killing.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
CMP wants dog squad to enhance security
To increase and ensure security at the airport, seaport and other key points, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has again sent an official proposal to get a full-fledged dog squad (K-9 unit).
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Ctg Chhatra Dal Leader’s Arrest: Everything goes against Rab claim
The Rapid Action Battalion-7 has framed Chattogram city Chhatra Dal leader Md Elias Khan in an arms case, family members alleged.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Warrants fake, sufferings real
Md Saiful Islam from Kishoreganj’s Katiadi upazila was arrested on October 11 by police, following a conviction warrant issued by Chattogram Chief Metropolitan Court (CMM).
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Camp in Cox’s Bazar: Six killed in grisly attack
At least six Rohingyas were killed and eight others injured as a group of armed criminals attacked a madrasa inside a refugee camp in Ukhiya early yesterday, hours after a block raid of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn).
22 October 2021, 18:00 PM
In jail, listed ‘criminal’ wins councillor polls
The surprise win of an alleged gangster as the councillor of Ward-16 in Chattogram has shocked many residents of the city.
9 October 2021, 18:00 PM
A murder well-planned
Fear, frustration, and anger gripped refugees in Cox’s Bazar as the identity of the gunmen and their motive behind killing Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah remain unknown.
30 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Ctg admin, lawyers face off over ‘Parir Pahar’
There is a face-off between the Chattogram district administration and lawyers of Chattogram court building over the constructions of two establishments at Parir Pahar (Fairy Hills), popularly known as Court building hill, in the port city.
18 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Port city to come under central monitoring system
To strengthen surveillance and swiftly identify criminals, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) is installing a central closed-circuit television (CCTV) system across the port city.
14 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Poachers on the prowl
Due to frequent killings and shrinking of their habitat in the absence of concrete protective measures by the government, wild elephants face serious threats to their survival in the country.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid shots given at home in Chattogram
While people all over the country have been waiting in line for hours to get Covid-19 jabs during the mass vaccination campaign, which began three days ago, many in the port city have been found getting the facilities illegally at their homes.
9 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Chattogram City Corporation: Red flags raised after 18 suspicious birth certificates issued
Unidentified miscreants issued 18 dubious birth registration certificates in Chattogram, after accessing the server when it was disabled for upgradation work.
27 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Ctg river police hurdled by manpower, logistics crises
Activities of river police in Chattogram region are being severely hampered due lack of manpower and water vessels.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM