National,Chattogram,Country, Districts

ACC raids CCC office in tax evasion case, 3 officials dismissed

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has conducted a raid to investigate allegations of a Tk 40 crore municipal tax evasion involving the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC). The evasion was allegedly carried out by altering field-book records, specifically by erasing the digit '2' from tax do...

National,Culture & Entertainment,Chattogram,Country, Districts,Science & Technology

Three-day intl. scientific conference begins Oct 26

The three-day 17th International Scientific Conference 2025 is going to be held at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) from Sunday, October 26 to October 28. The theme of this year's conference has been set as 'Interdisciplinary coordination of terrestrial and aquati...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

Everyone responsible to maintain polythene-free, clean environment: BPC Chairman

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman (Secretary) Md.  Amin-ul-Ahsan said that the training center in BPC's Joypahar Estate is located in a green environment.  It must be kept polythene-free and clean.  No trees can be cut here, there are many nests of birds.  We al...

National,Business & Commerce,City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Ctg Port tariffs after 40 years: Benefits of dev, income will increase

About 92 percent of the country's import-export trade and about 99 percent of container transport are transported through Chittagong Port. But with the development of Chittagong Port, the income will increase by Tk 1500 crore annually due to the new tariff.  Chittagong Port is the main gate...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

'Plastic Sculpture' to be built on Patenga beach

The Bidyanondo Foundation and Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) have launched a joint initiative to recycle 200,000 kg of discarded plastic on a voluntary basis to help protect the environment. Since September last year, 100,000 kg of plastic waste has already been recycled.On Friday, the project&rs...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

World Food Day observed at CVASU

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) celebrated World Food Day 2025 on Thursday with a series of vibrant events, organised by the Faculty of Food Science and Technology. This year’s global theme was “Hand in Hand, Towards Good Food and a Better Future.”...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram,Country, Districts

French envoy visits Chattogram Port

The French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Cheret Charlet, paid a visit to Chattogram Port on Wednesday to observe its operational activities.During his visit, the Ambassador held a courtesy meeting with Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman, Chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA). In the meetin...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

Cigarettes, smartphones seized at Ctg airport

A total of 536 cartons of cigarettes and 8 smartphones were seized from two passengers arriving at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on a Salam Air flight from Muscat, Oman, on Thursday morning.The items were recovered during a joint operation conducted by Airport Customs, Customs...

Country, Districts

World Food Day observed at CVASU

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) celebrated World Food Day 2025 on Thursday with a series of vibrant events, organised by the Faculty of Food Science and Technology. This year’s global theme was “Hand in Hand, Towards Good Food and a Better Future.”...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

41 mobile phones recovered in Ctg

The 9 Armed Police Battalion (APBn) of Chattogram has successfully recovered 41 lost mobile phones from various police stations across the country. This effort was part of an ongoing operation targeting lost mobile devices, bKash/Nagad fraud, online scams, cybercrime, and human trafficking.The recov...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh visits Chattogram Port

The Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ajit Singh, paid an official visit to Chattogram Port on Tuesday.He was warmly received by Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah, Member (Harbours and Marine) of the Chattogram Port Authority. Accompanying the High Commissioner were Senior Trade Commissioner Deb...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

CVASU Officers' Association election held

The executive committee of the Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Officers' Association-2025 biennial election held.Senior Deputy Director (Public Relations and Publications) Khalilur Rahman has been elected as the president, Senior Technical Officer Mohammad Jalal Uddi...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

‘Public awareness a must to reduce road fatalities’

A two-day training workshop called ‘Speed is One of the Main Risks of Road Crashes’ ended on Monday at the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) headquarters.  The workshop was held to improve road safety and help police officers build their skills. Since 2023, the Global R...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,CORPORATE & BRAND,Country, Districts

New tariff hike comes into effect at Ctg Port

A new tariff hike at Chattogram Port has officially come into effect from midnight on Tuesday, following a one-month suspension. The increase is being implemented despite strong objections from the trading community.According to a notice signed by Mohammad Abdus Shakur, Chief Officer of the Finance ...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

AC explosion at CMC Hospital, 3 injured

Three workers sustained serious burn injuries following an air conditioner compressor explosion at the six-storey building of Chattogram Medical College (CMC) Hospital on Monday morning. The incident occurred on the rooftop of the building adjacent to the Gynaecology Ward.Two of the injured have bee...

National,Healthcare,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Bangladesh set to become typhoid-free: Adviser Khalid

“Students are our future, and their good health is the foundation of a developed, prosperous Bangladesh,” said Dr AFM Khalid Hossain, Religious Affairs Adviser, while addressing a typhoid vaccination campaign at Chattogram Collegiate School and College on Sunday.He expressed confidence t...

Healthcare,City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Typhoid vaccination to be given 16 lakhs children at Ctg districts: Civil Surgeon

Chattogram Civil Surgeon Dr Jahangir Alam announced on Thursday that the ‘Typhoid Vaccination Campaign (TCV)-2025’ will be launched across Chattogram district to prevent the spread of typhoid fever.The campaign will run in educational institutions and permanent centres from 12 to 30 Octo...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Seminar on Ballast Water Management held in Ctg

A technical seminar titled "Safeguarding Marine Ecosystems: Ballast Water Management" was held in Chattogram, focusing on sustainable shipping practices and environmental compliance. Organised by the Nautical Institute Chattogram Branch, the event took place on Tuesday evening at the Karna...

Country, Districts

World Habitat Day observed in Ctg

The Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) has celebrated World Habitat Day with colourful programmes and discussions, in line with the annual global observance. Since 1986, the United Nations has marked World Habitat Day on the first Monday of October each year.On Monday morning, CDA launched its c...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Mayor launches drive to remove illegal posters, banners in Chattogram

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain has launched a campaign to remove illegal posters, banners, festoons, and signboards that are damaging the city’s beauty.On Sunday afternoon, the Mayor led the clean-up operation in several key locations, including Kazir Dewri interse...