National,City,Chattogram

Zero tolerance against drugs, terrorism and two police academies to be established in salimpur: SP Masud Alam

Chattogram District Superintendent of Police (SP) Masud Alam said that the district police will follow a zero-tolerance policy against drugs, terrorism, extortion, and kidnapping. He said, police are working in a planned manner to improve the law and order situation, especially in Raozan, South Chat...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,Chattogram

REHAB Ctg fair to be held on Sept 24–27 at Radisson blu

The second meeting of the REHAB Chattogram Regional Committee 2026–2028 was held on Tuesday at the Chattogram Regional Office, key decisions regarding upcoming activities were discussed.The meeting was presided over by REHAB Vice President and Chairman of the Chattogram Regional Committee, Moh...

National,Chattogram,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals,Religion

BR East zone expands services with 16 more pair of trains and online ticketing

Advance train ticket sales have begun ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. The online ticketing system for passengers of Bangladesh Railway’s Eastern Region was launched on Wednesday.This year as well, full of tickets are being sold through the online platform.Railway sources said, ticket s...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram

Netherlands delegation in Ctg for sustainable port dev

A high-level delegation led by His Excellency Koos Dijkstra, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands visited the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA).The delegation a courtesy meet at the  Chattogram Port's board room on CPA Member (Harbour and Marine) Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdu...

National,Travel & Tourism,Fair & Festivals,Religion

BR East Zone intensifies measures for safe Eid journey

Ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Railway (East) has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure safe, comfortable, and punctual train journeys for homebound passengers. The initiative focuses on improving passenger services, maintaining discipline in train operations, enhancing acc...

National,Sports,Education & Research

Sports enhance connectivity & cultural exchange: CU VC

Chittagong University (CU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Alauddin Faruquan said that sports not only bring physical and mental development but also play a vital role in strengthening inter-university relations, enhancing connectivity, and promoting cultural exchange.He made these remarks wh...

National,Security & Defence

'Emphasis on maritime safety, safe navigation and blue economy'

The 25th International Conference of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) has begun in Chattogram, aiming to strengthen Bangladesh’s maritime safety, safe navigation and blue economy potential.The three-day conference, organized by the Bangladesh Navy, commenced on Monday wit...

National,City,Chattogram

New milestone in building a clean city in Chattogram, Tripartite Agreement renewed

A tripartite partnership aimed at strengthening the value chain of plastic waste collection, recycling, and management has been renewed between Unilever Bangladesh Limited, Chattogram City Corporation, and YPSA (Young Power in Social Action).Through this renewal, the partners will continue their sus...

National,Chattogram,Education & Research

Special fitness seminar held at CVASU to promote health awareness among students

A special awareness session titled “Redefining Fitness for a Healthier Body and Mind” was held at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) to promote health consciousness among students.The program was organized last Saturday at the CVASU auditorium by the Rotaract Cl...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram

Ctg Port launches “Port Safety Week” to build an international-standard safe port

Chittagong Port, the heartbeat of the country’s economy, has taken a major initiative to further enhance its safety and security management by observing “Port Safety Week-2026” for the first time in its history.The week-long programme was inaugurated on Sunday morning with a colorf...

National,Business & Commerce,Chattogram

Thai & Chinese culinary extravaganza ‘Dragon & Lotus Buffet Fest’ begins at The Peninsula Chittagong

A special Thai and Chinese food festival titled “Dragon and Lotus Buffet Fest” has begun at the Laguna Restaurant of a hotel in Chattogram.The week-long festival was officially inaugurated on Thursday evening through a ceremony attended by the hotel’s Chairman Mustafa Tahir Arshad ...

National,City,Security & Defence

DMP DC Masud appointed Ctg new SP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Masud Alam has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chattogram.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an official notification regarding the transfer and appointment on Tuesday.Masud Alam, a native of Bogura district, came i...

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

ERL set to resume full production as crude oil shipment arrives in Ctg

After weeks of uncertainty, a vessel carrying 1 lakh tonnes of crude oil arrived at Chattogram Port on Wednesday, paving the way for the resumption of full operations at the country’s lone state-owned refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL).The vessel, MT Nyneamia, berthed at the port in the ...

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

Crude oil crisis eases, Eastern Refinery resumes production

After remaining shut for nearly a month, the country’s only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery PLC, is set to resume operations as crude oil supply stabilizes. Officials concerned said the refinery will restart its processing activities from May 7.Due to ongoing geopolitical tensi...

National,Travel & Tourism,Chattogram,Education & Research

CU seeks railway support to upgrade shuttle train transport system

A meeting was held between the Chittagong University (CU) administration and Bangladesh Railway (Eastern Region) to improve the quality of shuttle train services and address existing problems faced by students.The meeting took place at the CU Vice-Chancellor’s office on Monday. CU Vice-Ch...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram

SPM project in maheshkhali eyes Nov launch after tender evaluation begins

The process of appointing an operator for the Single Point Mooring (SPM) project l, one of the country’s largest and most modern energy infrastructures built at Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar has finally gained momentum. Evaluation of bids has begun to bring the long-idle project into operat...

National,Infrastructure, Development,City,Chattogram

Chattogram waterlogging to reduce by 75 pc next year: CDA Chairman

Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Engineer Nurul Karim has expressed hope that the long-standing waterlogging problem in city will reduce significantly from next year.He said that if the ongoing projects of the Chattogram City Corporation, Water Development Board and the army are compl...

National,City,Chattogram,Crime, Law and Order Situation

CMP raids uncover illegal weapons cache, 4 nabbed

Police have arrested four suspected criminals along with firearms, ammunition, and weapon-making equipment in separate drives against an illegal arms syndicate in Chattogram city.The successful operations were conducted jointly by the Detective Branch (DB-North) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CM...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND

Mitsui delegation holds high-level talks with CPA on investment & matarbari deep sea port

A high-level delegation from the Japanese multinational trading and investment company Mitsui & Co., led by Country Chairman Kenichiro Kawamoto, held a courtesy meeting and bilateral discussion with senior officials of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) in Chattogram.The meeting focused on the ...

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

Octane carrier ‘Qiuchi’ arrives at Ctg Port

The Hong Kong-flagged vessel Qiuchi, carrying 26,000 tonnes of octane from Malaysia, has arrived at Chattogram Port. It is the third octane shipment to arrive in April, bringing relief to the country’s fuel supply system, according to concerned officials.The vessel anchored at the outer anchor...