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16 Ctg trawlers still missing in Bay

At least 16 salt laden trawlers, which sank last Wednesday in the Anwara coast area, are still missing.Many of the crew members were rescued, and the rest survived by swimming ashore.Police and sources concerned said they have almost lost hope of rescuing the missing trawlers as they could not trace...

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Day-long food festival held at CVASU

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) organised 'Food Festival and Annual Cultural Program-2024'.  The programme was organised under the initiative of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology of the University.A colourful procession was taken out in the universi...

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Nine hurt in BCL in fighting

A fight has taken place between two groups over the dominance of Chattogram College Chhatra League.This incident took place in Kathaltala area of the college on Thursday afternoon.  At least 9 activists from both sides were injured in this incident.Chattogram Medical College (CMC) hospital is s...

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Turkey keen to boost bilateral trade with Bangladesh

Turkey is interested to increase the bilateral trade with Bangladesh to two billion dollars. Turkish Ambassador said this during a courtesy call on Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Bir Muktijoddha Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury at Tigerpass CCC office on Wednesday afternoon.CCC Mayor Rezaul said t...

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First elevated expressway in Ctg set to open soon

The Elevated expressway, named after the mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, has been constructed to to ease the traffic congestion in the port city.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the expressway through a video conference on November 14 last year. Chattogram's first elevated expressway...

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‘My goal is to make Ctg a world-class city’

Newly appointed Chairman of Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Freedom Fighter Mohammad Yunus said, "My main goal is to make Chattogram a liveable and world-class planned city. So, coordinated efforts of all the concerned organizations including the City Corporation is necessary’. &nb...

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‘Ctg Port to become a regional lifeline in future’

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has commented that Chattogram port will become a regional life line in the future. He said this while addressing the chief guest at the cake cutting and reception ceremony organized on the occasion of the 137th founding anniversary of Chattogr...

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Ctg mayor seeks Singaporean investment in health, tourism, edn sectors

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has sought Singapore's assistance in the development of Chattogram city in the education, health and tourism sectors. He was addressing a view exchange meeting with the High Commissioner of Singapore, Derek LOH at the Tigerpass CC...

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Country attains unprecedented dev, growth in last 15 years

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said that unprecedented development has taken place in the last 15 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.  “The deep sea port is being constructed at Matarbari, construction of Chittagong port's Bay-terminal will...

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CCC, CDA to work together for development of Ctg

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) will work together for the development of Chattogram, the top two officials of the two organizations on Wednesday said.Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) mayor freedom fighter Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury arrived from Japan on...

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Lighterage vessel hits Kalurghat bridge in Ctg

A Lighterage vessel named MV Samuda-1 hit the Chattogram Kalurghat bridge on Tuesday.  The ship was stuck with the bridge which is under renovation.Eyewitnesses said the ship hit the bridge and got stuck due to strong current flowing from the AK Khan dock yard on the western side of the Karnaph...

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CU classes resume from today

Chattogram University (CU) is set to reopen its doors for physical classes and examinations, following a temporary closure due to the scorching heatwave. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by university deans and attended by including Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abu Taher and Pro VC ...

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CVASU observed World Veterinary day

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) observed World Veterinary Day-2024.  This year's theme of the day is "Veterinarians are essential health workers". On this occasion, a colourful procession was taken out in the university campus on the initiative of...

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Korean Exim Bank to fund Kalurghat Bridge construction

A loan agreement with the Korean Exim Bank is scheduled to be signed in June, which is a big step forward for infrastructure development as it intends to speed up the building of the Kalurghat Bridge.Kalurghat bridge is the main means of communication between Boalkhali and Patiya upazilas and Chatto...

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Ctg transport owners, workers call 48-hr strike

Greater Chattogram Transport Owners Sramik Oikya Parishad on Saturday called a 48-hour strike to meet four-point demands, including protesting road blockades and setting cars on fire in connection with the death of two students of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET).  The...

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DEC Bangladesh launches cleanliness drive in Ctg

DEC Bangladesh, an award-winning youth organisation based on skill development, career and social leadership development, has launched a campaign titled ‘Keep Your Environment Clean and Liveable’ in Chattogram to address the growing threat of climate change.  The campaign was suppor...

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BRTA’s drive in Ctg: Tk 85,500 fine realised

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) fined Tk 85,500 during drives on 3 highways of Chattogram against unfit vehicles and unlicensed drivers on Thursday.A total of 26 cases have been registered against 26 vehicles on various charges including not having a license, driving a vehicle without reg...

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CPA celebrates Port Day

Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has celebrated the 137th Port Day through various events on Thursday.  The day's program began through hoisting the official flag at the port premises.  CPA Chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail and Port Member (Engineering) Commodore Mohammad Mahbubur R...

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CUET clossed indefinitely, students asked to vacate halls

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) has announced the suspension of all academic activities for an indefinite period due to the situation arising out of the deaths of two students. This decision was taken at the 151st academic council meeting held under the chairmanship of the...

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Goods worth $4,355m exported thru Ctg port in nine months

Goods worth $4355 million have been exported through Chittagong Port in the first 9 months (July to March) of the fiscal year 2023-2024, which is about 5 percent more than the previous financial year.Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail said this in an exchange meeti...