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KPM delivers 914 tonnes of paper to EC

Karnaphuli Paper Mills Limited (KPM) in Kaptai, Rangamati, has delivered 914 tonnes of paper ordered by the Election Commission for the 13th National Parliament election ahead of the scheduled deadline.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

One killed as covered van hits auto-rickshaw in Rangamati

Injured passenger currently undergoing treatment
26 November 2025, 11:07 AM

Pregnant mother of 3 drowns in Kaptai Lake while heading to market

Locals recover her body after a two-hour search
14 October 2025, 11:59 AM

Harvest of hope: Rangamati Jhum farmers reap good yield this year

Favourable weather, timely rainfall made significant difference, DAE says
13 October 2025, 06:19 AM

Ensure justice for rape of girl in Khagrachhari

Students and women’s organisations brought out a procession in Rangamati yesterday, demanding justice for the rape of a class-eight student in Khagrachhari.
24 September 2025, 18:14 PM

Body recovered from Rangamati Kaptai Lake

The divers of the Fire Service and Civil Defence today recovered the body of a man from Kaptai Lake in Rangamati town
20 September 2025, 07:22 AM

Court issues arrest warrants for nine over Rangamati project graft

Ex-council members, engineers, contractors accused of embezzling development funds
8 September 2025, 12:09 PM

Fear rules Rangamati roads after dark

CNG drivers allege extortion, abduction threats from armed groups
21 August 2025, 16:37 PM

Rangamati mother hands over child to state care after alleged attempt to sell her

On August 8, the mother allegedly brought her daughter to Banarupa market to "sell her"
11 August 2025, 11:52 AM

Spillway gates of Kaptai dam raised again as lake water levels surge

Authorities have further raised the spillway gates of Kaptai dam as water levels in the lake continue to rise due to increased inflow
6 August 2025, 14:53 PM

16 spillway gates of Kaptai dam opened to ease water pressure

To reduce water pressure in Kaptai Lake, the authorities have opened all the 16 spillway gates early today
5 August 2025, 05:15 AM

Landslide disrupts traffic on Rangamati local road for 5 hours

The landslide occurred around 6:00am in the 12km area of the upazila following heavy rain since last night
21 July 2025, 07:09 AM

Tourist influx in Rangamati, Sajek peaks during Eid holidays

Nature lovers crowd hill destinations as resorts report full bookings
9 June 2025, 18:31 PM

Six killed as autorickshaw, pickup collide

Six people in a CNG-run autorickshaw were killed after a pickup collided head on with the vehicle on the Rangamati-Chattogram highway in Rangamati’s Kawkhali yesterday morning.
26 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Fire at Sajek under control, over 40 establishments gutted

A devastating fire broke out at different resorts in Sajek Valley, a popular tourist destination, in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila today
24 February 2025, 10:44 AM

Tourists asked not to visit Sajek till Sept 30

The local administration of Rangamati district has extended its order to not to travel to Sajek for three more days till September 30.
28 September 2024, 21:16 PM

Over 700 stranded tourists in Sajek reach Khagrachhari

More than 700 stranded tourists, who were stuck in Sajek since yesterday, reached Khagrachhari today, a day after incessant rain and flash floods cut road communication with the tourist spot
3 July 2024, 13:09 PM

Around 800 tourists stuck in Sajek due to flash floods

Says head of local cottage owners' association
2 July 2024, 06:04 AM

6 killed as truck falls into ravine in Sajek

At least six persons were killed and several others injured after a truck fell into a ravine on the Udaipur border area in Rangamati's Sajek upazila today
24 April 2024, 14:08 PM

3 killed as lorry hits auto-rickshaw in Rangamati

Three people were killed and three others suffered injuries in a collision between a lorry and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Rangamati-Chattogram highway in Rangamati Sadar upazila this morning
15 February 2024, 11:48 AM