Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar gets first ICU on World Refugee Day
In time for World Refugee Day 2020, UNHCR and the government of Bangladesh on Saturday inaugurated an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sadar Hospital, Cox’s Bazar - the first such unit in the district.
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday asked the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist local cautionary signal No 3.
A deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining areas, said a Met Office bulletin.
The bulletin said under the influence of the deep convection, squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
It advised all fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
They were also advised not to venture into the deep sea.
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday asked the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist local cautionary signal No 3.
Journalist dies from Covid-19 in Cox’s Bazar
Local journalist Abdul Monayem Khan of Cox’s Bazar died from coronavirus at Chattogram Medical College Hospital on Sunday.
8 Rohingyas among 36 fresh Covid-19 patients in Cox’s Bazar
A total of 36 people, including eight Rohingyas, were diagnosed with coronavirus in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.
‘Terrorist’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Maheshkhaliapara area of Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Ariful Islam alias Arif, 22, son of Nurul Islam. He was an accused in several cases including of murder.
Pradip Kumar Das, officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station, said tipped of that a gang of terrorists was staying in the area, a team of police conducted a drive around 3am.
When the team reached the area, the terrorists opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back in self-defence, triggering the skirmish.
After the gunfight, police rescued bullet-wounded Arif.
Later, he was taken to Teknaf upazila health complex where doctors declared him dead.
The policemen were also injured, claimed the OC.
Coronavirus: 5,000 Rohingyas under lockdown after 2 more test positive
Two more Rohingyas were diagnosed with coronavirus at Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar on Friday, forcing the local administration to put some 5,000 Rohingyas at the camp under complete lockdown.
3 ‘robbers’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Three suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with police at Rongikhali hill area in Teknaf upazila early Wednesday.
Mysterious insects eating up green leaves in Cox’s Bazar
A mysterious species of voracious insect appeared in Teknaf upazila here and started eating up green leaves of trees, creating concern among locals.
‘Rohingya drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives at Joarianala in Ramu upazila early Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Rashid alias Khorshed, 30, a resident of Kutupalong Rohingya camp and son of Nazir Ahmed.
Tipped off, a team of Detective Branch of police challenged Khorshed while passing through the area around 2am, said DB Inspector Masash Barua.