Md Masud

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Corruption

Ctg's contraband cigarette trade causes Tk4,000cr annual revenue loss

The supply chain for onions remains fragile, unable to balance production and demand effectively. Photo: TBS
Markets

75,000 tonnes of local onions to hit market this month; prices expected to stabilise

Railway Hospital in Chattogram wears a deserted look with a lone man sitting in the corridor. Without any doctor, patient and equipment, the hospital is on th verge of closure. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mohammad Minhaz Uddin.
Health

Ctg's Railway Hospital stands idle as nearby hospitals struggle beyond capacity

Dried fish has a major impact on Bangladesh's economy, with 3.57% of GDP and 50.26% of agricultural GDP coming from the fisheries sub-sector.: Asad Rassel
Bangladesh

Ctg's Asadganj thrives on 75 varieties of dried fish, Tk100cr weekly trade

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Markets

Increased supply of Indian rice cuts wholesale prices by Tk300

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Environment

Chattogram’s air, water heavily polluted, studies warn of severe public health risks

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Economy

Despite rising imports, palm oil prices spiral out of control in Ctg's Khatunganj

An excavator moves through piles of garbage on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Sitakunda on Friday morning. With no proper landfill or clearance, dumped garbage creates odour and health risks, exposing failures in waste management. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin.
Infrastructure

Ctg municipalities struggle without landfills as waste piles up, health risks grow

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Bangladesh

Jackfruit, mango’s maiden sea travel: Water routes open new export windows

With the Chattogram City Corporation handing over waste collection to private firms, residents and businesses will now be charged for the service. The photo was taken at the city's waste depot in Halishahar Anand Bazar, Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Infrastructure

Ctg City contracts private firms for waste collection amid controversy

Chittagong City Corporation will lease Thandachhari Resort Park in Fateyabad to the private sector for 20 years, aiming to develop it into a modern recreational centre and boost city revenue. The photo was taken on Tuesday. Photo: Md Minhaj Uddin
Bangladesh

Ctg City Corporation to lease Thandachhori Park to pvt sector for modernisation, revenue boost

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Court

Judge shortage, slow probe report lead to over 2.9 lakh cases piling up in Ctg courts

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Banking

Tk73,101cr loan default cases filed in Ctg in a year – 86% tied to S Alam Group alone