EPI vaccination resumes in Ctg after 5 months
The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) for newborns resumed in Chattogram yesterday after remaining halted for almost five months amid a shortage of vaccines.
1w ago
A nuisance that makes no sense
Classmates Trisha Biswas and Salma Akter, both ninth graders, always return from school together to their homes in Katalganj Residential Area of Chattogram city.
2w ago
Patients suffer as services remain halted
Medical service seekers in Chattogram suffered yesterday as doctors at private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres enforced a 24-hour strike.
2w ago
Patients with heat-related diseases on the rise in Ctg
A mild heat wave across Chattogram and adjoining districts has left people in the region suffering from various ailments including fever, cough, heat stroke, diarrhoea, headache and dizziness. Frequent power outages have added to the woes.
4w ago
Deaths in unprotected Ctg drains: Who is next?
In 2021, it was 10-year-old Kamal Uddin, 19-year-old Sheherin Mahmud Sadia, and 55-year-old vegetable vendor Saleh Ahmed.
1m ago
‘Mr UNO, is my message clear to you?’
Awami League lawmaker from Chattogram-13 (Anwara) constituency and former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has asked the local administration not to permit any rallies in his constituency unless applied at least a week in advance.
1m ago
‘Mr UNO, is my message clear to you?’
Ctg-13 lawmaker instructs govt official not to permit rallies unless applied a week in advance
1m ago
Flouting recruitment process: Ex-CU VC hired 172 without ads even
Chittagong University recruited 172 employees without any advertisements and recruitment tests during the tenure of immediate past vice chancellor Shireen Akhter.
1m ago
November 29, 2023
Patients suffer as CT scan service halted for a month
Many patients are being deprived of CT scan service at Chattogram Medical College Hospital for a month as the hospital’s lone CT scan machine has been out of order since October.
November 22, 2023
Jatishangha Park getting new life
With the renovation works going on in full swing, Jatishangha Park located in Panchlaish Residential Area in the port city will be restored to its former glory soon.
November 22, 2023
Gas crisis hits port city
Chattogram city residents have been hit hard by a severe gas crisis for around a month.
November 16, 2023
75pc dengue patients in Ctg infected with Den-2 serotype: study
At least 75 percent of dengue patients have been infected with Dengue 2 serotype in Chattogram this year while 11 percent with Dengue 1 and 14 percent with Dengue 3 serotypes, according to a study
October 28, 2023
Bangabandhu Tunnel Dream becomes reality
The inauguration of the Bangabandhu Tunnel by the prime minister today carries high hopes, with experts and locals anticipating that it will transform Chattogram into a city resembling Shanghai and boost industrial growth in the port city.
October 12, 2023
Port city gears up for Durga Puja
With Durga Puja knocking at the door, artisans in the port city are passing busy days making idols.
October 11, 2023
CCC to start paid parking in port city
Chattogram now ranks as the 12th slowest city in the world, according to a study published as a working paper by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research.
October 10, 2023
Strike spells misery for Ctg commuters
Jalal Uddin went to Karnaphuli Shah Amanat Bridge area in Chattogram yesterday morning as he was supposed to travel to Chandanaish upazila for work, but to his surprise he saw no public bus leaving from the makeshift bus terminal.
October 1, 2023
‘What was my son’s fault?’
Khaleda Akter can’t help repeating, “What was my son’s fault?”
September 27, 2023
Work starts for specialised burn unit at CMCH
A modern and specialised burn and plastic surgery unit is being set up at Chattogram Medical College Hospital following a bilateral agreement between China and the health ministry.
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