National,Country, Districts,Security & Defence

Army-led operation in Ukhiya: 3 held with AK-47 Rifle, other foreign weapons

Three persons were arrested allegedly with weapons and ammunition in a joint operation led by the Bangladesh Army in Ukhiya Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.This information was shared through a press release issued by the Army to the media on Wednesday morning.According to the press release, b...

Education & Research,Country, Districts,Environment & Nature

Inter-school debate competition held on plastic pollution, environmental protection and inclusive school dev

An inter-school debate competition focusing on plastic pollution, environmental and nature conservation, protection of the school environment, developing environmentally responsible citizens among today’s children, and building inclusive schools was held at Cheinda Government Primary School in...

National,Country, Districts

RDRS Bangladesh Celebrates Its Anniversary in Cox’s Bazar

RDRS Bangladesh, a non-governmental development organization, celebrated its anniversary in Cox’s Bazar with various programs and activities.On this occasion, the day-long celebration began with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Cox’s Bazar District Office of RDRS Bangladesh, located in the...

Country, Districts

345 Rohingyas Detained in Joint Operation at Burma Colony in Dohazari

A joint team comprising the Bangladesh Army, Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and the Upazila Administration detained 345 Rohingyas during an operation at the Burma Colony in Wards No. 2 and 7 of Dohazari Municipality under Chandanaish Upazila in Chattogram.The operation was conducted from Thu...

National,Politics,Country, Districts

BNP leader Salahuddin submits nomination papers for Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency

As the BNP-nominated candidate for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP Standing Committee member and former State Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has submitted his nomination papers for the Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria–Pekua) constituency.He submitted his nomination papers to the...

National,Country, Districts

Elevating marine science research to intl standard stressed

Speakers at the annual seminar of the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) emphasized the need to elevate marine science research in Bangladesh to international standards.They noted that Bangladesh possesses immense potential in terms of marine resources, and that scientific research w...

National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism,Country, Districts

‘Keari Sindbad’ fined Tk 50,000 for selling tickets without travel pass

The Cox’s Bazar District Administration fined the St. Martin’s-bound vessel Carey Sindabad Tk 50,000 for selling tickets to tourists without government-approved travel passes.The irregularity was discovered on Monday during a pre-season inspection at Nuniarchar BIWTA jetty, before the fi...

National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism,Country, Districts

Local economic dev, sustainable tourism in Cox’s Bazar stressed

Cox’s Bazar Municipality hosted a high-level regional campaign and training program titled “Local Economic Development and Sustainable Tourism Growth,” aimed at strengthening the local economy, promoting sustainable tourism, and fostering stronger public–private collaboration...

Country, Districts

Elderly wild elephant found dead in Ukhiya

An elderly wild elephant has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, with initial suspicion pointing to electrocution. However, the post-mortem veterinarian has indicated that the animal may also have been shot.The carcass was recovered on Tuesday morning from ag...

Country, Districts

Rohingya held with 1.5 lakh Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar

The Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) arrested a Rohingya man with 150,000 yaba tablets while attempting to smuggle the drugs across the Ukhiya border in Balukhali, Cox’s Bazar.According to a press release sent to the media on Friday, the information was provided by Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Jas...

Country, Districts

Coast guard arrests 22 smugglers with large consignment near Teknaf

The Coast Guard has apprehended 22 smugglers carrying a massive consignment of food and construction materials near the waters off St. Martin’s Island in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, during a Myanmar-bound smuggling operation.The information was shared on Thursday evening via a press release by ...

National,Country, Districts

AA kidnap 13 Bangladeshi fishermen from Bay

Members of the Arakan Army (AA), an armed rebel group from Myanmar, have detained 13 Bangladeshi fishermen along with their two trawlers from the Bay of Bengal. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near the southern coast of Saint Martin's Island.The chairman of the Teknaf Pourashava Kaikk...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,Country, Districts

Cox's Bazar chamber freed from occupation

The Ministry of Commerce has dissolved the current Executive Committee of the Cox's Bazar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and appointed a new administrator for the business organization.Md. Rihan Uddin, the Director General (Current Charge) of the Trade Organization Wing of the ministry, issued...

National,Country, Districts

UK Minister visits Cox's Bazar, reviews Rohingya humanitarian efforts

 Baroness Jenny Chapman, the UK Minister for International Development, visited Cox's Bazar on Thursday to review the humanitarian assistance programs for Rohingya refugees and the local host community.The minister embarked on a day-long tour of various camps in Ukhiya, where she inspected ...

Country, Districts

National recognition of Nov 12 as “Coastal Day” demanded in Cox’s Bazar

A program was held in Cox’s Bazar demanding official recognition of November 12 as “Coastal Day” and commemorating the victims of the devastating cyclone that struck the coastal regions in 1970.The discussion program, organized by the Coastal Foundation, took place on Wednesday mor...

Country, Districts

Salt farmers, mill owners' rights to be protected: Industries Secretary

Necessary initiatives will be taken to protect the rights of marginal salt farmers and mill owners to achieve self-sufficiency in salt production in the country, said Md. Obaidur Rahman, Secretary of the Ministry of Industries.He made the remarks on Tuesday morning at the annual review meeting with ...

Country, Districts

Rohingyas begin receiving legal SIM cards in Cox’s Bazar

Rohingya refugees in the camps of Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar have started receiving SIM cards legally under a new government initiative.The official SIM card distribution programme was inaugurated on Monday by Mizanur Rahman, Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) o...

Country, Districts

Coast Guard seizes 10,000 Yaba pills in Teknaf

The Coast Guard has arrested a drug smuggler along with 10,000 pieces of Yaba pills in an operation in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq confirmed this information on Monday morning (November 10).He stated that, acting on a tip-off, members of the Coa...

Country, Districts

Coast Guard nets 19 in St. Martin's crackdown

In a targeted special operation, the Bangladesh Coast Guard has arrested 19 fishermen and seized an illegal artisanal trawling boat along with banned fishing gear in the waters near St. Martin's Island .The raid was conducted by the Coast Guard ship 'Shyamol Bangla' on Friday night (Nove...

Country, Districts

Cox's Bazar festival on ocean bounty

A daylong event titled “Taste of the Sea” Seafood Festival was held today at the luxurious Hotel Ramada by Wyndham, Cox’s Bazar. The festival was organized by NexSikhon and Embolden Bangladesh, in collaboration with Enroute International Limited and the International Labour Organiz...