Hilsa prices hit record high in Chandpur

Prices of hilsa have shot up again in Chandpur markets as a 22-day ban on hilsa fishing is set to begin at midnight on Saturday, to ensure safe spawning in the freshwaters of the Padma and Meghna rivers. The ban has sparked a rush at Chandpur's Boro Station fish ghat, one

10 fishermen arrested for violating Hilsha ban in Chandpur

A mobile court, in a drive, arrested 10 fishermen, seized fishing boat and nets during last 24-hour from various areas of the river of Padma-Meghna sanctuary area of the district for defying the government’s ongoing two-month ban on all kinds of fishing including catching of jatka (hilsa fish). Later, the mobile

30 injured in earthquake panic rush in Cumilla, Chandpur

At least 30 people including 17 workers of a garment factory were injured while rushing out of buildings in Cumilla and Chandpur districts during an earthquake that jolted different parts of the country on Saturday morning. In Cumilla, at least 20 people including 17 workers of a garment factory were injured

FSIBL, ideSHi hold free thalassemia camp in Chandpur

First Security Islami Bank Ltd. and Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives (ideSHi) organized a free thalassemia carrier screening and awareness camp at Matlab NorthUpazilla Health Complex in Chandpur, a press release said Wednesday. Thalassemia is a deadly disease that is transmitted through parents. Thalassemia can be prevented if

2 brothers die ‘inhaling toxic gas’ inside septic tank in Chandpur

Two brothers died apparently after inhaling toxic gas inside an under-construction septic tank of a local market in Chandpur this morning, according to local fire service. The deceased were identified as a contractor, Golam Rabbani (38), and his brother Mohan Ali (28), a construction worker, from Nachol upazila in Chapainawabganj. The incident

Kindergartens in Chandpur struggle to recover, many stay closed

Kindergarten schools in Chandpur district reopened amid enthusiasm on September 12 after a long Covid-induced lockdown. Yet, 41 of them located in seven upazilas of the district have remained closed because of shortage of teachers and staff. According to the Bangladesh Kindergarten Association five Kindergarten schools in Chandpur Sadar, ten in