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The Latest Breaking News from Chittagong

Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense

At a coastal port in Chittagong, Bangladesh, something remarkable is underway. With support from a US$850 million (£620 million) investment from the World Bank, engineers are building flood-resistant infrastructure that can survive rising seas and stronger storms. A new 3.7-mile-long barrier will protect people, homes, and trade in one of…

The Conversation

New Rules May Not Change Dirty And Deadly Ship Recycling Business

Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- where the majority of the world's maritime giants meet their end -- when the vibrations shook him from the upper deck.

International Business Times

"We urge B'desh to ensure safety of Hindus," MEA on Chittagong attacks

India has again condemned recent attacks on the Hindu community in Chittagong, Bangladesh and said that such actions would only create more tensions in the community. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in Chittagong Test with top-order batting blitz, leading 1-0 in series.

The Hindu

Kukis | Fight for land and identity

In 1870, Captain T.H. Lewin, the Deputy Commissioner of the Chittagong Hill Tracts at the time, described the Kukis as a “powerful and independent” people who “touch the borders” of the Hill Tracts.

The Hindu

Chakma Leader from Chittagong Hill Tracts on India visit

Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma or Shantu Larma, the leader of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) has arrived in India.

The Hindu

‘India should join hands with Bangladesh to create peace in Chittagong’

Chakma organisations urge to implement Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord

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IIM Kozhikode signs tripartite Knowledge Corporation MoU with Bangladesh Center of Excellence and Chittagong Chambers of Commerce and Industry

‘Tie up will not only help budding leaders but will also complement growing relationship of the nations’

The Hindu

No compromise on honour of the Prophet: Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud

Dhaka yet to commit on Prime Minister Hasina’s visit to India

The Hindu

Bangladesh Depot Accused over Blast that Killed at Least 49

Bangladesh authorities accused a container depot operator Monday of not telling firefighters about a chemical stockpile before it exploded with devastating consequences, killing at least 49 people -- nine of them from the fire service. The toll from the giant blast, which followed a fire at the B.M Container Depot…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two days after deadly blasts, Bangladesh container depot still burns

Firefighters battled for a third day on Monday to control a huge fire that killed dozens when it triggered explosions at a Bangladesh container depot, as officials warned of the risk of further blasts if the flames spread to chemicals stored nearby.

Reuters

Factbox-Deadly fires common in Bangladesh, mainly in industrial settings

The deadly fire at a container depot in southeast Bangladesh on Saturday night was the latest in a string of major fire incidents.

Reuters

Dozens killed, more than 200 injured in Bangladesh container depot fire

A massive fire sweeps through an inland container depot near Chittagong, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 200, officials say.

ABC News

Dozens Killed in Bangladesh Container Depot Fire

A massive fire swept through an inland container depot in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 100, officials said on Sunday. The fire broke out at a container facility on Saturday night at Sitakunda, 40 km from the port city of Chittagong, triggering a huge…

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A fire at a depot in Bangladesh has killed at least 49 and injured more than 100

The blaze in the city of Chittagong broke out around midnight Saturday following explosions in a container full of chemicals. The cause could not immediately be determined.

The Hindu

Explained | Will the Northeast benefit from Bangladesh offer of services at Chittagong Port?

What does the Bangladesh PM’s offer mean? Is there any action on the ground?

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India can access Chittagong port for better connectivity, says Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that India's North-Eastern states can access the Chittagong port for the purpose. More on Dynamite News:

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