Country, Districts

People crowd warships on Armed Forces Day in Chattogram

Armed Forces Day was observed with due honour and solemnity across the Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna naval regions on Friday. As part of the nationwide programme, the Bangladesh Navy opened several of its warships to the public, drawing thousands of visitors throughout the day.In Chattogram, the Navy...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,Politics,Chattogram,Country, Districts

CSE holds talks on launching first commodity exchange

Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) has taken a major step toward launching the country’s first commodity exchange, aiming to diversify the capital market and expand new investment windows. The initiative was discussed at a high-level consultation meeting titled “Discussion on Launching ...

National,Art& Culture,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Confucius Centre to be set up at Chittagong University

A fully funded Confucius Center, supported by the Chinese government, will be established at Chittagong University (CU), marking a significant step toward expanding Chinese–Bangladeshi academic and cultural cooperation. The center will be constructed next to the old Faculty of Arts, with infra...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Chattogram Evercare Hospital celebrates World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day was observed at Evercare Hospital, the largest hospital in the port city.On Wednesday, Health Talks and a Patient Forum were organized on the occasion. The main objective of the event was to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, timely detection, nutritional management, and l...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Ctg DC Zahidul takes over, vows people-friendly administration

Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah, widely recognized for his humane approach, has taken charge as the 34th Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Chattogram. He formally assumed office on Tuesday, succeeding Additional Deputy Commissioner Md. Kamruzzaman, who had been serving as acting DC.Previous...

Country, Districts,Chattogram,Art& Culture

Chittagong University celebrates diamond jubilee with colourful events

Chittagong University (CU) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday with vibrant festivities that included a colourful procession, cake cutting, a discussion session and a remembrance ceremony.The day-long programme began at the university’s Zero Point, inaugurated by CU Acting Vice-Chancell...

National,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Rational use of antibiotics must be ensured to combat AMR: CVASU VC

Calling antimicrobial resistance a “major threat to future generations”, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Lutfur Rahman has emphasised the urgent need to ensure the rational use of antibiotics to combat AMR.Speaking as the...

Country, Districts

Banglar Pragati arrives in Chattogram on maiden voyage

MV Banglar Pragati, the largest bulk carrier in Bangladesh Shipping Corporation’s (BSC) fleet purchased entirely with the corporation’s own funds, is set to anchor at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on its maiden voyage on November 20.Built at China’s Nanyang Shipyard, the s...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,Chattogram,Country, Districts

BGMEA seeks faster customs bond services to keep RMG sector competitive

Leaders of BGMEA’s Chattogram region have urged authorities to simplify and speed up customs bond services to help maintain the global competitiveness of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry.The appeal was made at a view-exchange meeting held Tuesday evening at the BGMEA buildi...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

Coast guard nabs five terrorists with arms in Banshkhali

The Bangladesh Coast Guard in a raid has arrested five terrorists in Banshkhali along with three country-made firearms.The arrested individuals are Abu Nasr Chowdhury (44), Abdul Kader (40), Md. Jamir Ahmed (55), Md. Ziaur Rahman (50), and Md. Sohel (21), all residents of Banshkhali Police Station a...

Art& Culture,Chattogram,Country, Districts

CVASU partners with Indonesia’s UGM to boost education, research

The Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) and Indonesia’s oldest and largest public university, the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in education, research, and academic development. The a...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

Zahidul Islam Miah appointed as new DC of Chattogram

Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram. He is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Narayanganj.The appointment was made official through two separate notifications signed by Aminul Islam, Deputy Secretary of the Field Administration-2 B...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

ACC sues election officer among three for fabricating NID

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated legal proceedings against three individuals, including a government election officer, on charges of fabricating birth registration and national identity cards using counterfeit information. The case underscores ongoing concerns over the integrity of...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

BRTA distributes helmets among Ctg bikers at free of cost

BRTA organized a free helmet distribution and awareness campaign for motorcycle drivers in Chattogram on National Road Safety Day with the theme "Quality helmets and safe speed, loss of life and property will be reduced",On Tuesday afternoon, BRTA organized an awareness road campaign and f...

City,Chattogram,Country, Districts

CCC Mayor honoured in London for tackling waterlogging

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has been presented with a "Letter of Appreciation" by the Chattogram Samity London for his significant contributions to reducing waterlogging in the port city.The award was conferred at a meeting held at Chattogram House in Londo...

Country, Districts

Raujan Press Club condemns 'false case' against its Jt. Secretary

The Raujan Press Club has issued a strong condemnation following allegations that a false case has been filed against one of its senior members, journalist Md. Shahadat Hossain Sazzad, who serves as the club's Joint General Secretary and is a correspondent for national dailies.The legal action i...

Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram,Country, Districts

National port strategy to be finalised this year for country’s port development: Adviser Sakhawat

Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain has announced that the government is finalising a comprehensive National Port Strategy aimed at ensuring long-term and sustainable development of Bangladesh’s land, sea, and river ports.“The draft of the National Port Strate...

Healthcare,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Ctg General Hospital’s physical medicine department marks 2nd anniv with scientific seminar

A scientific seminar titled “Improvement of Treatment and Clinical Practice Including Elimination of Differences in Bone Degenerative Diseases” was held to mark the second anniversary of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Chattogram 250-bed General Hospital on Tues...

Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Foreign management needed to mordernise Ctg Port: Sakhawat

Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain said that foreign management is necessary to bring Chittagong Port up to international standard. "We want to take the port towards development," he added.He said this while inaugurating the Laldia Char Container Yard in Patenga o...

Chattogram,Country, Districts

Gold ornaments, cash stolen from Kali Mandir in Ctg

A group of thieves broke into the 150-year-old Kali Mandir in Sadarghat in Chattogram city and stole gold ornaments and money from the donation box.The theft took place on Saturday night.It is known that the thieves climbed onto the tin roof of the temple and broke the glass ventilator to enter. The...