Karnaphuli river

Dozens of Sampans joined a vibrant rally on the Karnaphuli River from Abhay Mitra Ghat in Chattogram today (9 May 2025) on the second day of the three-day celebration of the 19th Sampan Festival and Chatgaiya Cultural Fair 1432. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

CMP chief declares zero tolerance for illegal structures on Karnaphuli River

A vibrant boat with a colorful canopy glides along the Karnaphuli River, inaugurating the three-day ‘Sampan Festival and Chatgaiya Cultural Fair 1432’ in Chattogram. Named ‘Bini Sutar Mala’ (Thread of Harmony), the journey set off from Sadarghat, featuring performances and dialogues on a floating stage as it traverses 50km through Boalkhali, Patiya, and Kalurghat. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Call to save Karnaphuli river as Chattgaiya festival kicks off

Illegal encroachment on Karnaphuli River. File Photo: TBS
Court

Appellate Division clears way for eviction of illegal structures in Karnaphuli River

This jetty is illegally built by Nahar Corporation and Baro Awlia Corporation on the southern bank of the Karnaphuli River near the Shah Amanat Bridge by filling the area with brick, soil and sand, causing erosion. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Environment

Karnaphuli River threatened by illegal encroachment amid weak monitoring

Govt inks deal worth over $800m with Korea Eximbank for railway project
Economy

Govt inks deal worth over $800m with Korea Eximbank for railway project

The project aimed at supplying piped water to Anwara, Boalkhali, Patiya, and Karnaphuli upazilas of Chattogram was scheduled for completion by June this year. However, a tunnel boring machine used to lay pipelines along the Karnaphuli riverbed got stuck onshore. Besides, there has also been a legal dispute and it all delayed the project. Photo: Chattogram Wasa
Infrastructure

Legal tangle, stuck boring machine delay South Ctg’s access to Wasa water

representational Image. Tin-shed houses have been built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River. Photo: Md Minhaz Uddin/TBS
Districts

Leasing suspension on Karnaphuli ghats leads to revenue loss for Ctg city

PM becomes first passenger on much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel; opens it to public from tomorrow
Bangladesh

PM becomes first passenger on much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel; opens it to public from tomorrow

Workers proud to be part of the engineering feat
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Workers proud to be part of the engineering feat

Bangabandhu Tunnel: A new addition to country’s engineering study
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Bangabandhu Tunnel: A new addition to country’s engineering study

South Asia's 1st underwater tunnel
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South Asia's 1st underwater tunnel

Mohammed Amirul Haque, the founder, managing director and CEO of Premier Cement Mills Limited
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Master plan needed for maximum impact of Bangbandhu Tunnel

Night-time photo of the toll plaza of Bangabandhu tunnel in Chattogram. Photo: TBS
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3 local companies supplied over 2 lakh tonnes of cement