Cox’s Bazar
South Korea to provide US$ 300,000 to support Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun has announced a new contribution of US$ 300,000 to WFP Bangladesh to support its operations that provide food assistance to 860,000 people in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camps.
Cox’s Bazar to get dried fish-processing industry; Tk 199-cr project okayed
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved four development projects, including a Tk 199-crore one to set up a dried fish-processing industry in Cox’s Bazar to produce quality dried fish and increase its production minimising fish wastage.
UNHCR welcomes EU’s support for Rohingyas, host communities in Cox’s Bazar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has welcomed the generous, multi-year contribution of EUR 14 million or approximately Tk 139 crore from the European Union (EU), which will support UNHCR’s continued protection and assistance of Rohingyas and host communities in Cox’s Bazar.
2 children drown in Cox’s Bazar
Two minor girls drowned in a pond at Uttar Sikderpara village in Maheshkhali upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
4 killed in Cox’s Bazar road crash
The deceased were identified as Aminul Kabir, 28, son of Gias Uddin, Akkas, 33, son of Syed Alam of Sikdarpara, Didarul Islam, 28, son of Abdul Hannan and Abu Taleb, 38, son of Khalilur Rahman of Pekua upazila.
Quoting witnesses, Saifur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Pekua Police Station, said the accident took place around 3pm when the sand-laden mini truck from Chakaria crashed into the auto-ricks
Sea tourism can help Bangladesh beat Covid blues: Experts
For a country that has the world's largest mangrove forest Sundarbans, the good old port of Chattogram, sandy beach Cox’s Bazar, the beautiful Teknaf peninsula and eye-catching Saint Martin Island, "sea tourism" can help beat Covid blues by generating billions of dollars. All that's needed is an integrated initiative to connect these popular destinations by marine terminals, say experts.
Inter-Asia Group to develop Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar
Singapore-based Inter-Asia Group Pte Ltd will develop the Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
People walk in Cox’s Bazar demanding climate, gender justice
Dozens of women, men and young people walked along the Cox’s Bazar beach on Tuesday demanding climate and gender justice.
IOM, UK EMT continue Covid health support for Rohingyas
The joint efforts between the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT) greatly benefit Covid-19 response efforts, especially for the most vulnerable in Cox’s Bazar, said the migration agency on Sunday.
Dhaka seeks support from big powers to end Rohingya crisis
Reminding about the possible uncertainty in the region, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday sought support from big countries to find a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis through their peaceful repatriation to Myanmar's Rakhine State.