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 ...

National,Infrastructure, Development,City

CCC Mayor announces construction of 38 foot-overbridges in Ctg

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain, has announced the construction of 38 foot overbridges to ensure safer and more organized traffic management in the port city. He also revealed plans to build an additional 7 to 8 foot overbridges at important locations in the future.The a...

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

Pressure rises at Ctg Port as 8 fuel-carrying vessels await clearance

Pressure has increased at the fuel handling points of Chattogram Port due to the simultaneous presence and arrival of multiple fuel-carrying vessels.According to the 12 April list of the port’s Marine Department, a total of eight vessels are currently either at different locations within the p...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research

CCTV installation in exam centers will ensure educational environment & transparency: Edu Minister

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said that the main objective of installing CCTV cameras in examination centers is to monitor the educational environment and ensure transparency.He also instructed that IPS systems should be kept as backup during power o...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research

Science advanced nations are more prosperous: CU VC at biology olympiad

Chittagong University (CU) Vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan, has said that the more advanced a nation is in science, the more prosperous it becomes. He emphasized the importance of motivating young students towards science.He made these remarks as the chief guest at the Chattogram Re...

National,Chattogram

Two modern vessels mark new horizon in Bangladesh’s maritime sector: BSC MD Malek

As part of efforts to modernize the country’s maritime transport sector, two state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly vessels have been added to the fleet of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC). These internationally compliant ships are expected to usher in a new era in the country&rsqu...

National,City,Chattogram,Science & Technology

Modern technology crucial for citizen safety: CMP Chief Hasan

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali has emphasized that the use of modern technology is extremely important to ensure the safety of citizens.He said that with CCTV monitoring, key areas of the city can be placed under continuous surveillance. This will play an eff...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR

BSC’s ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ resumes voyage through strait of hormuz after ceasefire

The Bangladeshi flagged carrying vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra, which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf due to recent tensions in the Middle East, has finally resumed its voyage following a ceasefire.According to sources, the ship, owned by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), lifted anchor early...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research,Country, Districts

CMU and PwC explore digital innovations in medical education

Chattogram Medical University (CMU) in collaboration with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) organized a seminar titled “Imagining a Digital Future for Medical Education in Bangladesh" on the occasion of World Health Day 2026.The seminar was held on Tuesday morning at the Faisal IT Hub of Chatt...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research

Research must benefit society & the state: CU VC Al-Forkan

Chittagong University (CU) Vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan, has emphasized that research conducted at the university should meaningfully benefit society and the state.He said that the Faculty of Biological Sciences is comparatively ahead in research and has made significant contribu...

National,Chattogram

CCC-Netherlands initiative to introduce modern technology in waste and drainage management in Ctg

A high-level meeting was held between Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and the Embassy of the Netherlands to modernize waste and drainage management in Chattogram city.The meeting took place on Tuesday at the CCC office, this delegation led by the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Joris van Bommel, he...

National,Chattogram,Security & Defence,Fair & Festivals

CMP Commissioner orders maximum security ahead of pahela baishakh

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali said that, “Pahela Baishakh is a universal festival for Bengalis. CMP has taken the highest level of preparation to ensure that city residents can celebrate the occasion safely and without disruption.”To ensure overa...

National,Business & Commerce

Record growth at Ctg Port with new milestone in cargo, container, and vessel handling

Chattogram Port Authority (CPA), the country’s main seaport, has achieved significant growth in the 2025–26 fiscal year. According to published data, notable progress has been recorded across all key sectors-cargo handling, container transportation, and vessel arrivals.Significant Growth...

National,Chattogram,Country, Districts

Man held in Patiya for extortion using Home Minister’s name

Police have arrested a man at Patiya of Chattogram on charges of fraud and extortion by using the names of the Home Minister and other high-ranking state officials.The information was revealed by Additional DIG (Crime) Nazmul Hasan at a press conference organized by Chattogram District Police on Sun...