Cox’s Bazar
Canadian High Commission team visits BRAC development programmes
A delegation of the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday visited different development programmes undertaken by BRAC for improving the socio-economic condition of host community at Ukhiya upazla of Cox’s Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp fire guts over 400 houses
At least 435 houses were gutted in a fire at Nayapara Registered Rohingya Camp in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Thursday.
Abdul Hannan, in-charge of the camp, said the fire broke out at a house in the camp under E-block around 3 am and spread soon.
The fire spread fast as most of the residents use gas cylinders in the camp for cooking, he said.
IBBL card holders to get discount in Royal Tulip
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royal Tulip, Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday to offer discount for its clients.
Bhashan Char relocation: ‘Trees will fill places left vacant by Rohingyas’
Trees will fill places in Cox’s Bazar left vacant by Rohingyas who have and will set for Bhashan Char in phases.
UNHCR supporting Cox’s Bazar locals with community projects, livelihood initiatives
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have completed 130 projects so far to support the Cox’s Bazar locals through “Community Solidarity Projects” and income generation initiatives.
Air Force rescues 4 missing tourists
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) on Saturday rescued four tourists who went missing while hiking in a remote hilly region of Cox’s Bazar’s Darianagar.
Rohingyas, host community members produce over 1mn masks in Cox’s Bazar
To help vulnerable households cope with the new socioeconomic status quo, IOM has provided Rohingyas and host community members with several self-reliance and livelihood opportunities.
IOM launches health facility for freedom fighters in Cox’s Bazar
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Cox’s Bazar district administration, has opened a new health clinic for veteran freedom fighters in Cox’s Bazar.
US hands over 12 refurbished multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Cox’s Bazar
A refurbished multi-purpose cyclone shelter (MPCS) was inaugurated in Ramu, Cox’s Bazar on Thursday which can accommodate more than 1,500 people and will provide classroom space for up to 400 students.
USAID, KSRelief to co-fund WFP project in Cox’s Bazar
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) will provide $1 million each to a programme managed by the World Food Programme (WFP) to rehabilitate cyclone shelters and reduce the risk of disasters in Cox’s Bazar.