Bandarban

Avoid the Eid madness: 4 peaceful getaways in Bangladesh

Escape the Eid crowds by exploring hidden gems in Bangladesh. Visit China Clay Hill, Manpura Island, Niladri Lake, or Boga Lake for serene nature, adventure, and breath-taking views. Travel smart, pack essentials, and enjoy stress-free exploration.

Rubber plantations: 25 workers abducted in Bandarban

At least 25 workers were abducted by unknown people from various rubber plantations in Lama’s Fasiakhali area in Bandarban  yesterday, said  locals and garden owners.

The ‘Kingdom of Stones’ on Sangu banks

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.

Escaping Dhaka's chaos: A tranquil road trip to Bandarban

What do four restless souls do when Dhaka’s chaos turns monotonous? We trade it for a different kind of chaos — a road trip to Bandarban, aiming for the tranquillity of the Holiday Inn Resort.

Why are remote Bandarban villages being ignored?

These communities have little access to basic services such as healthcare and education

Healthcare, education still elude 300 indigenous families

Residents of 18 remote villages in Bandarban’s Thanchi upazila have no access to healthcare and education

What message does the Bandarban flood give us?

The cruel practice of neoliberal profit-driven development is what has caused the flood in Bandarban.

History-maker Ramhim aware of the challenge

Ramhim Lian Bawm fell in love with table tennis in his childhood, after watching a game on television. That love dragged him towards the game some eight years back, eventually seeing him becoming the first indigenous player to lift the crown in men’s singles event of the National Table Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Top 5 lakes to visit in Bangladesh

Our country is covered with many magnificent lakes and water bodies. These lakes not only protect the natural environment, but are also mesmerising sights and wonderful places to go for recreation and contemplation. Here are top 5 must-see lakes which offer mesmerising sights, fun activities and much more.

April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018

Buddhist monk hacked dead in Bandarban

An elderly Buddhist monk is hacked to death allegedly by a novice monk inside a temple in Bandarban Sadar upazila.

April 14, 2018
April 14, 2018

Tripura girl 'gang-raped' in Bandarban

Police arrest two people for allegedly raping a teenage indigenous girl in Bandarban.

March 24, 2018
March 24, 2018

United International University teacher among 2 drown in Sangu River of Bandarban

Two people including a teacher of United International University die after drowning in Sangu River of Ruma upazila in Bandarban.

December 16, 2017
December 16, 2017

Bandarban ‘BCL men’ beat up cops over trivial issue

Four on-duty police constables are beaten up allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists in Bandarban town following an altercation over a trivial matter.

October 1, 2017
October 1, 2017

9 tortoises rescued in Bandarban

Police rescue nine tortoises from being poached at Alikadom Murong Complex of Bandarban.

September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017

Red Crescent Rohingya relief truck crashes, 9 killed

Death toll from the relief truck crash of the Red Crescent society in Naikhhangchhari upazila of Bandarban rises to nine people until last reported.

September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017

Four tourists missing in Bandarban, Sylhet

Four tourists have been missing at Bandarban's Tinap Saitar Waterfall and on the Piain river at Sylhet's Jaflong area in last two days.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

Moulvibazar Flood: Relief for victims scanty

With the overall flood situation in Moulvibazar remaining unchanged, thousands of people in the district's three upazilas have been suffering due to shortage of relief supplies.

June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

Road crashes claim 41 lives in 4 days

At least 41 people were killed and dozens injured in road accidents in different districts in last four days, including Eid holidays from

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Couple’s throat-slit bodies found in Bandarban

Throat-slit bodies of an elderly couple are found inside their house at Lama upazila of Bandarban.