Mokammel-Mridha

Mokammel Shuvo

Reporter at The Daily Star and Jessore Correspondent at The Daily Star

Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar

For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.

1w ago

Desperate bid for a better life

221 rescued from traffickers in perilous sea journey to Malaysia

2w ago

Hope at a time of uncertainty

Following reports of Myanmar verifying 1,80,000 Rohingyas for potential repatriation, a wave of mixed feelings has washed over the camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.

2w ago

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

3w ago

Monthly food ration per Rohingya now $12

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has moved away from its recent decision to halve the monthly food aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char.

4w ago

Tourist spots await Eid visitors amid tepid demand

Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders. 

4w ago

Salt, sweat and survival: Where is the farmers’ labour in the price?

There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.

1m ago

‘New leader takes charge of ARSA in Rohingya camps’

After the arrest of their Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) are now trying to revive their activities in the Rohingya refugee camps under a new leadership...According to insiders, Maulana Borhan, who has served as the s

1m ago
March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Fear of hunger grips camps

Rohingya refugees and locals of Cox’s Bazar have expressed a deep concern over the reduction in funds for food aid.

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

St Martin's Island: Tourism curb sparks ecological revival

In recent days, the number of snails and oysters washing ashore has visibly increased in St Martin’s Island.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar Train: Passengers struggle as ticket scalpers run rampant

Tickets for the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route, introduced in December 2023, remain in high demand and sell out within an hour of release. This high demand fuels ticket black marketing.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar: Hills razed to supply soil for LGED roadwork

The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has allegedly been using red soil from neighbouring hills for the construction of a one-kilometre road in Machkaria area of Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila over the past two weeks.

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

Tension rises along Naf again

Tension has been rising along the Naf river border after the Arakan Army, a Myanmar rebel group, seized another Teknaf Port-bound trawler on Tuesday.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Border situation along Naf turns volatile again

Arakan Army seizes another trawler on Tuesday

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

St Martin’s Island: Clean-up effort to be launched from mid-Feb

A clean-up effort will be launched in St Martin’s Island under Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar in mid-February following suspension on tourism activities for next nine months

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Arakan Army disrupts trade with Myanmar

Cross-border trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar through Teknaf Land Port is in disarray as the Arakan Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, disrupts ship movement along the Naf river estuary.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Saint Martin’s businesses seek shorter travel ban

All tourist vessels to Saint Martin’s island will cease operations from the start of February, with travel to the country’s only coral island prohibited from February to October as per government directives.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Travel ban on St Martin’s from Feb, businesses seek extension

Business owners and residents are anxiously awaiting a government response to their appeals for an extension