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
January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Thousands of trees 'felled' from Moheshkhali forest

Trees felled under the pretext of an auction citing Cyclone Hamoon damage

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Allotment of forest land to school cancelled

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.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Brokers prowling Myanmar border

Amid the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, Rohingyas are crossing into Bangladesh at different points of the 270km border between the two countries.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Domestic tourism heats up this winter

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.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Domestic tourism heats up this winter

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

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Conflict in Rakhine: 300 Rohingyas wait to enter Bangladesh

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.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Tension, fear on Teknaf frontier

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.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Tourism businesses in St Martin's grapple with lack of visitors

The 2,000-tourist quota for overnight stay remained unfilled on the first two days

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Tourism in Cox’s Bazar gaining momentum

With temperatures around Bangladesh dropping ahead of winter, hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions around Cox’s Bazar are being crowded by visitors.

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

Bodi: Yaba overlord’s reign of terror

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.