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Those who wanted to paralyze the country, the opposition is their ally: Water Resources Minister

Those who wanted to paralyze the country, the opposition is their ally: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie commented that the current opposition party is an ally of those who once announced that they would paralyze the country through hartal and blockade.

District Correspondent 1 week ago 428 views

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, MP, has called upon students not to remain confined to good results alone but to become strong in honesty, patriotism and human values. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a views exchange meeting with the governing body, teachers and students of Shamsul Ulum Kamil Madrasa in Nangalmora, Chattogram, on Thursday (October 15).

1 week ago 460 views

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to prevent and combat crimes committed in the digital world. He said this on Wednesday (October 14) after inaugurating the Digital Forensic Lab of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police in Chattogram.

1 week ago 505 views

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

The Cyber Police Centre in Chattogram has started its operations to tackle cybercrime and enhance the digital investigation capacity of Bangladesh Police. It was inaugurated today, Wednesday (October 14), at an event in Dampara of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Lines. This initiative is being implemented under the project ‘Safer Cyberspace for Digital Bangladesh’ with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

1 week ago 644 views

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

To ensure fair prices for farmers, the government will collect paddy directly from farmers, keeping middlemen out. Food Minister Afroza Khanam said there are plans to launch this program experimentally in three districts initially.

1 week ago 579 views

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘Religion is each person’s own, festivals are for all. There is no such thing as minority in this country; we are all Bangladeshi’—said Sarwar Alamgir, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) and member of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change.

2 weeks ago 722 views

Nahid-Hasnat-Sarjis were once in Chhatra League: State Minister Shahe Alam

Nahid-Hasnat-Sarjis were once in Chhatra League: State Minister Shahe Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has claimed that National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam, Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam were once involved in Chhatra League politics.

4 weeks ago 706 views

Do not threaten BNP; BNP does not care about anyone's threat

Do not threaten BNP; BNP does not care about anyone's threat

Urging not to threaten BNP, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said that BNP does not care about anyone's threats.

1 month ago 674 views

Coordinated efforts will be made to improve law and order in Chattogram: Water Resources Minister

Coordinated efforts will be made to improve law and order in Chattogram: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said effective steps will be taken in coordination with the administration, law enforcement agencies and public representatives to improve the law and order situation in Chattogram.

1 month ago 668 views

Chattogram teacher dies of dengue along with unborn child

Chattogram teacher dies of dengue along with unborn child

Arpita Das (26), an assistant teacher at Sunrise Grammar School in Patharghata of Chattogram city, died after being infected with dengue. She was pregnant at the time of her death. Her unborn child also did not survive.

1 month ago 641 views

Parents must also be responsible in improving education quality: MP Sarwar

Parents must also be responsible in improving education quality: MP Sarwar

Sarwar Alamgir, member of parliament for Chattogram-2 constituency, urged parents, alongside teachers, to play a responsible role in improving the quality of education and keeping students on the right path.

1 month ago 700 views

BNP is working to continue the practice of Shaheed Zia's multi-party democracy: Mir Helal

BNP is working to continue the practice of Shaheed Zia's multi-party democracy: Mir Helal

State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin has commented that ensuring development, peaceful coexistence and fundamental rights with everyone's participation in accordance with the country's existing laws is the true form of democracy.

1 month ago 642 views

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln has said the government does not see objections from Hefazat-e-Islam and other Islamic organizations as pressure, but as constructive advice.

1 month ago 607 views

8 killed in toxic gas leak at shipyard in Chattogram

8 killed in toxic gas leak at shipyard in Chattogram

Eight workers died in a toxic gas leak at a shipyard in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The incident occurred on Friday (August 14) morning at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in the Bhatiary area. Another 13 were seriously sickened.

2 months ago 694 views

CNG drivers block roads in Chattogram over gas shortage

CNG drivers block roads in Chattogram over gas shortage

In protest against the severe gas crisis in Chattogram, CNG auto-rickshaw drivers blocked roads. From dawn on Friday (August 14), hundreds of drivers staged a sit-in in the Solashahar area. Due to their blockade, vehicular movement on the road from Muradpur to Gate No. 2 came to a halt.

2 months ago 642 views

Kalurghat Radio Centre a heritage associated with Liberation War memories: State Minister for Information

Kalurghat Radio Centre a heritage associated with Liberation War memories: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said the Kalurghat Radio Centre is an important establishment deeply connected with Bangladesh's history and the memory of the great Liberation War. During the Liberation War, from this centre, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had announced the declaration of independence.

2 months ago 696 views

Attack and arson at former education minister Nawfel's residence in Chattogram

Attack and arson at former education minister Nawfel's residence in Chattogram

An attack and arson took place at the residence of Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel, a leader of the banned Awami League and former education minister, in Chattogram. Around 2am on Thursday (August 6), his residence at Chashma Hill in the city's No. 2 Gate area was attacked, vandalised and set on fire. The residence is the family home of late former Chattogram City Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

2 months ago 682 views

Chattogram Zoo to be upgraded to international standard: State Minister Tuku

Chattogram Zoo to be upgraded to international standard: State Minister Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku informed about the plan to transform Chattogram Zoo into a modern institution of international standard. He said the zoo will be developed not only as a place of entertainment but also as a center for animal conservation, research, education, and raising public awareness about biodiversity.

2 months ago 577 views

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

During a relief distribution event for flood victims in Chandanaish, Chattogram, a portion of the stage collapsed as too many people climbed onto it, causing Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to fall. However, no one including the minister was injured in the incident.

3 months ago 575 views

Army stands by flood victims in Chattogram, continues distribution of food and clean water

Army stands by flood victims in Chattogram, continues distribution of food and clean water

The Bangladesh Army has intensified humanitarian assistance operations in various areas of Chattogram affected by continuous rainfall and floods. Food supplies, clean drinking water, and other emergency aid are being delivered to the flood-affected people.

3 months ago 623 views

Despite receding water, suffering continues in three upazilas of Chattogram; lakhs of people face power and food crisis

Despite receding water, suffering continues in three upazilas of Chattogram; lakhs of people face power and food crisis

Although floodwaters have started to recede slightly in Satkania, Banshkhali, and Chandanaish of Chattogram, the suffering has not ended. Due to power outages, a shortage of clean water, food scarcity, and collapsed communication systems, lakhs of people are still living in misery. In many areas, water inside homes prevents cooking, forcing countless families to rely on dry food. Meanwhile, disrupted road communication is hampering relief distribution and emergency services.

3 months ago 702 views

Continuous rain and landslides cause 33 deaths in Chattogram in 5 days

Continuous rain and landslides cause 33 deaths in Chattogram in 5 days

Continuous heavy rainfall, hill torrents, and landslides have created a severe flood situation in the southeastern region of the country. In the last five days, at least 33 people have died in greater Chattogram due to landslides, wall collapses, and drowning. Among the deceased, 15 are Rohingya. Additionally, two people are still missing in Boalkhali and Satkania.

3 months ago 529 views

I didn't come to do politics, I came to stand by the distressed: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

I didn't come to do politics, I came to stand by the distressed: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament, visited the Gunagari area of Banshkhali in Chattogram, which has been affected by continuous rainfall and floods. On Friday, he inquired about the flood-affected people and distributed relief and financial assistance.

3 months ago 517 views