Cox’s bazar int’l airport: Launch blows past deadline

The upgrade of Cox’s Bazar airfield to an international airport has been delayed by about a week as it awaits government approval.

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84 Malaysia-bound trafficking victims rescued in Teknaf raid

BGB, Rab conduct joint operation; three traffickers held, arms seized

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Wild elephant dies in Ukhiya; forest official suspects electrocution

Forest Department awaits post-mortem results to confirm cause

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Arakan Army involved in yaba trade: BGB

The Arakan Army is involved in the trade of contraband yaba pills, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said yesterday in a statement.

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Man killed, wife ‘raped’ in Cox’s Bazar

A man was killed, and his wife was allegedly raped in Cox’s Bazar town early yesterday.

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Eviction drive faces pushback in Cox’s Bazar

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority’s eviction drive in the Nuniachhara area along the Bakkhali river in Cox’s Bazar town was halted yesterday after strong resistance from locals.

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Journalist’s body found hanging from tree in Cox’s Bazar forest

Police suspect suicide, family claims murder by drug traders

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Parasailing banned on Cox’s Bazar beach after tourist's accident

District admin suspends activity, warns of legal action

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‘We mustn’t wait till last Rohingya leaves Rakhine’

Urging the international community to take stronger action to ensure justice, repatriation, and stability for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday placed a seven-point proposal to help resolve the Rohingya crisis.

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Rohingya crisis: China can offer a realistic solution, experts say

At Cox’s Bazar conference, speakers say Beijing’s influence makes it key to ending refugee plight

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