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Star Chittagong

Choked by 2 shipbreaking yards: Once 50ft wide Sonaichhari canal now a narrow stream

Not so long ago, Sonaichhari canal, which is linked directly to the Bay of Bengal, used to be a vibrant 50-feet wide water body.

3y ago

Moon ride on ‘chander gari’

Travelling is always a delight, but what makes it even more enjoyable is the various kinds of ride you get to take through the journey.

3y ago

Furniture for all seasons

If one takes a right turn from Bahaddarhat intersection in the port city, they’ll find Khaza Road, and after walking further down the road they would reach Bolir Haat, one of the largest furniture hubs in the country.

3y ago

Mahbubul Alam reelected as Chittagong Chamber president for fifth time

Mahbubul Alam, chairman of M Alam Group, has been reelected as the president of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for the fifth consecutive time for 2021-22 and 2022-23 period.

4y ago

24 directors to be elected uncontested in Chittagong chamber's biennial election

All 24 directors are going to be elected uncontested in the biennial election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) scheduled to be held on June 10.

4y ago

2 workers found dead at Ctg port

Two workers are found dead inside a ship at a jetty in Chittagong port.

7y ago

Risky journey

13y ago

Feasibility study for deep-sea port soon

The government will carry out a feasibility study for installation of a deep sea port to facilitate the handling of deep draught mother vessels that can not enter Chittagong port, highly placed sources said....

20y ago

Ecological Crisis of Deforestation


Miscreants are felling trees indiscriminately along the two-km stretch of Sonaichhari coast, inviting ecological catastrophe. The trees were raised under coastal afforestation programme by the Forest Department in Sitakunda. PHOTO: Zobaer Hossain Sikder

20y ago

Connecting people...


Construction of the most coveted Baderkhali Bridge to link the offshore island of Moheshkhali with the district headquarters of Cox's Bazar and other parts of the country is going on in full swing. Local people said the bridge that would connect Chakaria of Cox's Bazar at Baderkhali will save two hours while travelling to and from the offshore island. PHOTO: Zobaer Hossain Sikder

20y ago

CMC Sandhani -- a life-saving symbol for the poor

Sandhani, a voluntary organisation of medical students, is well known for providing poor and distressed patients with life-saving blood and brining eyesight to the blind in the country....

20y ago

CCCI polls to see tough battle

The coming election of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the apex trade body of the port city, is likely to witness a tough contest as 37 candidates are running for 24 posts of its directors....

20y ago

Foy’s Lake -- Truly a Fun Place


The much-awaited amusement park and valley around the picturesque Foy's Lake, a project of Concord Amusement World, was formally inaugurated on November 18, providing unique facilities for recreation for the people of the bustling port city. PHOTO: Zobaer Hossain Sikder

20y ago