Chattogram
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.
Education in mother tongue / An empty promise; of books without teachers
The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accords of 1997 promised primary education in the mother tongue for indigenous children. In response, the Bangladeshi government implemented a national education policy in 2010. This policy initially brought hope to parents of indigenous communities, as textbooks for five indigenous communities -- Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Garo, and Sadri -- were designed and distributed across schools in 2017 as part of the project.
CTG ELEVATED EXPRESSWAY / Inaugurated three months ago, yet to open to public
Agitation is mounting among the port city’s commuters as Chattogram Elevated Expressway has yet to open to traffic since its inauguration last year.
Biplob Udyan / Yet another park lost to ‘development’
For its lush green ambience, Biplob Udyan used to be a much sought after recreational space for port city dwellers.
Ctg Govt Teachers’ Training College / Year-long waterlogging, endless misery
If one visits Government Teachers’ Training College in Chawk Bazar area, they will notice a field inundated by water, entrances and ground floors of male and female hostels submerged, and hyacinths growing everywhere on the waterlogged premises.
Hathazari Upazila / Trauma centre inoperative for three years
A trauma centre in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila has been lying inoperative since its inauguration in 2021 as the authorities still have not sanctioned adequate manpower and equipment.
Pineapple Farmers in Rangamati / Despite good yield, growers not all smiles
In hopes of higher profits, pineapple farmers in Rangamati had planted saplings of the summer fruit this winter.
Left unused, bridge becomes parking spot
A two-lane bridge, constructed over Rajakhali canal in Kotwali area of Chattogram city as a connector on the Mariner’s Road is being used for parking buses.
Spreading education to Bandarban hills
Hundreds of children belonging to different indigenous communities along the Myanmar border in Bandarban’s Thanchi upazila are largely deprived of education, as civic facilities are yet to reach the remote area.
Boi Mela to begin in Ctg tomorrow
The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is set to kick off at CRB Shirishtola in Chattogram city tomorrow
Furniture fair begins in Ctg on Feb 6
Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association will organise the six-day event
A ray of hope for Mru children
Nestled in the forest land on Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Bandarban’s Thanchi upazila lies Likri Para.
New 32-bed unit still not enough
The Chattogram Medical College Hospital inaugurated its second intensive care unit with 32 beds on Saturday, bringing hope for patients requiring ICU facilities.
Noornabi’s floating vegetable garden
A lake dotted with hundreds of fishing trawlers. But there’s one that stands out. Its rooftop isn’t just a platform for nets and tools; it’s a vibrant green oasis.
