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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

Jadi Pagoda beauty of CHT


Jadi Pagoda (Kiang, a religious structure of Buddhists) with its marvellous architectural beauty adds to the scenic view of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bandarban. Besides the bounteous bestowal of the nature, such magnificent architectural heritages, mostly Buddhist religious structures, are another unique attraction for the tourists. PHOTO: STAR

20y ago

Return of the hawkers....


Hawkers occupy most of the roads stretching from New Market to Reazuddin Bazar once again. They were evicted from footpaths of the roads to facilitate traffic and public movement just on the eve of Ramadan. They, however, managed to return reportedly in connivance with a section of dishonest officials. The hawkers now have not only occupied the footpaths but also roads at the very outset of the Eid shopping causing serious traffic jam and immense sufferings to shoppers. PHOTO: Zobaer Hossain Sikder

20y ago

Rab preparing list of hoarders, smugglers for crackdown

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) is preparing a list of smugglers, hoarders and syndicates of unscrupulous traders operating in the port city to launch a major crackdown on them, officials said....

20y ago

Auto-rickshaws Occupy Laldighi Maidan


Historic Laldighi Maidan has been occupied by CNG-run auto-rickshaws for most of the time in the last week. These vehicles are queuing up for CNG from a nearby refueling station, blocking the open space. But the authorities concerned are indifferent to the problem. PHOTO: Zobaer Hossain Sikder

20y ago