Reporter at The Daily Star and Jessore Correspondent at The Daily Star
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.
221 rescued from traffickers in perilous sea journey to Malaysia
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.
Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily
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.
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.
There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.
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
Trees felled under the pretext of an auction citing Cyclone Hamoon damage
The government has cancelled the allotment of 155.7 acres of reserved forest land allocated to Shaheed ATM Zafar Alam Cadet College in Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
Amid the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, Rohingyas are crossing into Bangladesh at different points of the 270km border between the two countries.
If you call your friends and relatives, you may find that some are off in the hills of Sajek valley of Rangamati or the sandy beaches of Cox’s Bazar and other tourist hotspots across Bangladesh.
The local tourism industry was suffering from apprehension over the loss of business amid a long recession stemming from mass unrest, which began in July
At least 300 Rohingyas have been waiting to enter Bangladesh after the rebel Arakan Army (AA) claimed to have full control of Rakhine’s Maungdaw district, which includes the entire 270km of the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, according to locals and other sources at the border.
Locals and Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar are in fear amid reports of the Arakan Army’s takeover of the Rakhine State and full control of the 270km Myanmar border with Bangladesh.
The 2,000-tourist quota for overnight stay remained unfilled on the first two days
With temperatures around Bangladesh dropping ahead of winter, hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions around Cox’s Bazar are being crowded by visitors.
Former Awami League MP Abdur Rahman Bodi pulled all the strings in the murky world of Cox’s Bazar. His name surfaced in at least five intelligence reports, each painting a darker picture of his involvement in yaba trade and smuggling.