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Rift among leaders hampers development in Chattogram

Deputy Minister for Education Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has said that the development of the port city of Chattogramis being hampered due to personal competition of political leaders. He made the remarks while addressing a function as the chief guest at the Chattogram Union of Journalis...

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‘Economic zone will play major role’

Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Dr Ahmed Kaikaus during his visit in Chattogram has said that all economic zones of the country, including Bangabandhu Industrial City in Mirsarai, will play a role in building ‘Shonar Bangla’ of Bangabandhu's dream. He said th...

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Auction recommended for vehicles lying at Ctg port

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Shipping has recommended speedy auction of various brands of vehicles seized by the Customs at Chittagong Port. The recommendation was made at a meeting held at the Sangsad Bhaban on Thursday under the chairmanship of Major (Retd) Rafiqul ...

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50 families getting houses in Ctg

Zilla Parishad is currently constructing houses for 50 homeless families in the district as a gift from the Prime Minister on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. These houses are being given to the permanent residents of Chattogram who ...

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3-member committee to preserve ‘Parir Pahar’

The Archeology Department has formed a three-member committee to declare the Chattogram city’s Parir Pahar (Court Building) as a preserved antiquities.This information was given in a circular signed by the Director General (Additional Responsibility) of the Department of Archeology of the Mini...

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Life returns to Ctg port after transport workers call off strike

Bangladesh Covered Van-Truck-Prime Mover Goods Transport Owners Association and Bangladesh Truck Driver Workers Federation have called off a nationwide strike demanding 15 points. After the meeting of the leaders of Bangladesh Truck and Covered Van Owners and Workers Associations with Home Mini...

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Antibodies will remain even after 6 months of vaccination: CVASU

 Adequate antibodies are still present in the human body six months after the two-dose vaccine to prevent coronavirus (Covid-19).  A recent study led by Dr Gautam Buddha Das, Vice Chancellor of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), revealed this information.  T...

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Dhaka-Chittagong rail communication halted

Three bogies of a freight train have derailed at Tongi in Gazipur.  As a result, train movement on Dhaka-Chattogram route has been stopped.  The train derailed around 11 am on Tuesday, said station master Md Halimuzzaman of airport railway station. He said the Dhaka-bound freight trai...

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Dhaka-Chittagong rail communication halted

Three bogies of a freight train have derailed at Tongi in Gazipur.  As a result, train movement on Dhaka-Chattogram route has been stopped.  The train derailed around 11 am on Tuesday, said station master Md Halimuzzaman of airport railway station. He said the Dhaka-bound freight trai...

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FFs will live forever as part of history: CCC Mayor

Mentioning that the heroic Freedom Fighters (FFs) will live forever as a part of history, Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury said, "We never expected to get anything, we want to serve the nation. If we believe in this ideology then the nation and Bangladesh will ...

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Ctg lawyers’ assoc warns DC of taking legal action

Leaders of Chittagong Bar Association have warned to take legal action against the deputy commissioner if he does not withdraw his statement against the district lawyers' association. The leaders made the announcement at a press conference held at the auditorium of the District Bar Associat...

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Two containers of foreign cigarettes seized at Ctg

Chattogram Custom House has seized 1 crore 13 lakh sticks of cigarettes coming to Chattogram port from China as per the fabric announcement of an organization of Cumilla EPZ.  In this consignment, the customs officials prevented the attempt of evading revenue of Tk 27 crore. Customs offici...

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44 government offices will be shifted to Kalurghat

A project has been taken to bring 44 government offices in different parts of Chittagong to the same compound to alleviate the suffering of the people.  The project will be implemented on a 76-acre site on the banks of the Karnafuli River next to Bangabandhu Maritime University at Kalurghat. &n...

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Teenager girl gang-raped in Ctg, 3 arrested

Three people have gang-raped a teenage girl who lost her way in the Double Mooring Police Station area of Chattogram.  Police have arrested three people on charges of being involved in the incident. The arrested are Mehedi Hasan Munna (19), Md. Shakib (21), Hasan Tareq Rony (40). Chat...

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Southern University, Radisson Blu sign MoU

Southern University Bangladesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View, the first five-star hotel in Chittagong, to help develop relationships and build students' careers.The agreement was formally signed by Southern University Registrar Dr Mozammel H...

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Two orphans getting shelter of KSRM

KSRM, one of the leading steel construction industries in the country, took charge of the education and maintenance of Yasin (12) and Golap (9), two orphaned children of unjustly jailed Minu Akhter. Shahriar Jahan Rahat, deputy managing director of the organization, expressed interest in taking...

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Vehicles will not be able to enter port without online fee

The port allowed cargo vehicles to enter through the eight gates of the port by paying an online fee.  So far, online as well as cash has been taken to keep pace with the new rules.  However, that opportunity is going to be closed from today.  Port authorities will not allow any vehic...

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‘Marginalized people need to be turned into skilled human resources’

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has said that the goal of economic liberation will never be achieved unless the marginalized people are turned into skilled human resources.  They are now at the top of the list of developed countries as one of the most populous countr...

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Ctg railway police active to prevent stones on running train

Railway police have bit policing a meeting at Chattogram Pahartali railway station to stop throwing stones at the train.  Railway Police Superintendent Mohammad Hasan Chowdhury sought the cooperation of all around the city from the railway station to Sitakunda station to stop the people throwin...

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CU ready for admission

All academic activities of Chittagong University (CU) will be closed for smooth and peaceful conduct of Graduation (Honors) Admission Test for the academic year 2020-21. This information was given in a circular signed by the Deputy Registrar SM Akbar Hossain on Sunday. According to the dec...