National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development

Korean investment interest in development projects and port infrastructure at Ctg Port

A high-level delegation from the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) visited Chattogram Port on Thursday.Upon arrival, the delegation was welcomed by Member (Harbour and Marine) Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah. Later, they held a courtesy meeting with him. During the meeting, he briefed th...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram

Nutrition essential at all ages from children to the elderly: Ctg Health Director

Highlighting that nutrition is indispensable for building an intelligent nation, Chattogram Divisional Director (Health), Dr. Sheikh Fazle Rabbi said that people of all ages from children to the elderly require proper nutrition without any form of discrimination. He emphasized the importance of cari...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Chattogram

9 power plants shut in Ctg, severe load shedding disrupts daily life

With nine power plants currently shut down, severe load shedding has disrupted daily life in Chattogram. Amid temperatures ranging between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius, the ongoing power crisis has significantly increased public suffering.Residents across the city are facing frequent power outages. In ...

National,Art& Culture,Entertainment & Glomour,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Historic 117thAbdul Jabbar’s boli khela to begin on April 25

Chattogram historic Laldighi Maidan is set to host the traditional 117th Abdul Jabbar’s Boli Khela on April 25. All preparations for the three-day Boishakhi fair, organized to mark the occasion, have already been completed.The information was shared at a press conference held at the Chattogram...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Coordinated initiative to reduce waterlogging in chattogram, targets 80% reduction

Authorities have launched a coordinated initiative to significantly reduce waterlogging in Chattogram city ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), Chattogram Development Authority (CDA), Chattogram WASA, Bangladesh Water Development Board, and Chattogram Metropolitan...

Chattogram,Country, Districts,Women & Children

Ctg DC stands by abandoned mother & newborn

A heartbreaking incident has come to light in which a newborn baby girl and her ailing mother were abandoned at the hospital by the father, reportedly due to the birth of a daughter. Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Jahidul Islam Miah stepped forward with a humanitarian initiative.Chatto...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Chattogram

‘MT Ninemiya’ carries one lakh Tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia to Chattogram

A tanker vessel, ‘MT Ninemiya’, carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia has set sail for Chattogram to help ease the country’s ongoing fuel crisis.The vessel departed from Yanbu Port at 6 am Bangladesh time on Tuesday. The information was confirmed by Engineer S...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

BPC increases allocation by 20pc for octane, 10pc for diesel and petrol

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has increased fuel allocation by 20 percent for octane and 10 percent for diesel and petrol to manage market pressure. The decision has been taken to ensure a stable supply of fuel at both dealer and consumer levels in line with current demand.According to...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

8,000 metric tons of diesel unloaded at Ctg Port, three more fuel tankers arriving

Large-scale diesel unloading operations are underway at Chattogram Port to ensure a stable fuel supply in the country. At the same time, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has decided to increase fuel allocation, a move that officials believe will help ease market pressure.At the Dolphin Jetty o...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram

Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign launched in Ctg, to continue until may 10

The Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign 2026 has been jointly launched at the divisional and district levels in Chattogram. The campaign was inaugurated on Monday morning at S.M. Pilot High School field in Jungle Salimpur under Sitakunda upazila, a child aged 6–59 months was adminis...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Healthcare

No immediate decision on hospital construction at CRB: Railway Minister

Railways Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has said that the government is not taking any immediate decision regarding the proposed hospital construction project at CRB in Chattogram. He said that any future decision will be made through discussions with all relevant stakeholders.He made the remarks ...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram

Scope still exists to further enhance capacity of Ctg Port: Shipping Minister

Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has said that there is still significant scope to further increase the capacity of Chattogram Port.He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon after visiting the NCT-5 jetty at the port. The visit marked his first official tour to Chattogram after assuming office, du...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram

Over 11 lakhs children to receive Measles-Rubella vaccine in Ctg

An emergency Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign-2026 is set to begin in Chattogram, targeting more than 11 lakhs children across the district and city corporation areas.Under this campaign, a total of 767,952 children in 15 Upazilas of Chattogram district will be vaccinated. Additionally, ove...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram

MRI Service at Ctg General Hospital resumes after long closure

After remaining closed for a long time, the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) service at Chattogram General Hospital resumed operations on Thursday. Hospital authorities and related sources said the reopening has brought relief to patient services at the hospital.Service initially limited to two...

National,Healthcare,Politics,City,Chattogram

CCC to vaccinate over 3 lakh children against Measles-Rubella: Mayor Dr. Shahadat

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) will launch a month-long measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting more than 300,000 children across the city, Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain announced.The campaign will run from April 20 to May 20, 2026, aiming to bring all children aged between 6 months and 59 mo...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram

Ctg division holds meeting on measles-rubella vaccination campaign

A divisional consultation meeting was held in Chattogram to ensure the successful implementation of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign and to strengthen primary healthcare services.Joint Secretary of the Health Services Division under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Md. Mustafiz...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Chattogram

Eastern Refinery suspends operations amid crude oil shortage, supply assured

The country’s only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) has temporarily suspended its refining operations due to a shortage of crude oil. The refinery was shut down after exhausting its available stock following the last round of production.Officials said operations will re...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Chattogram

48,500 liters of furnace oil seized in joint operation in Chattogram–Feni

A joint operation was conducted in different areas of Chattogram and Feni against illegal stockpiling of edible oil and fuel, unhygienic food production, and illegal occupation of government land and sidewalks.The drive was carried out on Sunday under the initiative of RAB’s Chattogram unit, i...

National,City,Chattogram,Fair & Festivals

Message of harmony on pohela boishakh: Chattogram glows with 1.5 km of alpana art

Chattogram has come alive with vibrant colors ahead of Pohela Boishakh celebrations. Marking the occasion, the district administration organized a unique alpana painting event stretching around 1.5 kilometers along city streets, creating a festive and artistic atmosphere.The route of the artwork sta...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research

Workshop on laboratory safety held for graduate students at CVASU

A day-long training workshop titled “Induction to Laboratory Safety for Post-Graduate Students” was held at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU).The workshop was organized on Sunday by the university’s Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC). A total of ...