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Emranul Azim Chowdhury

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Emranul Azim Chowdhury is an investigative reporter. He has more than 5 years of experience in reporting sector in various media in Bangladesh. He is specialized in important sectors such as crime investigation, political and human trafficking. He has worked in various Bengali and English, online, digital media, print media and electronic media.
Negligence hinders Chandranath hill’s tourism potential
Negligence hinders Chandranath hill’s tourism potential
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Negligence hinders Chandranath hill’s tourism potential

Mismanagement, unhygienic conditions, and a lack of security—along with the authorities’ failure to take effective measures to attract tourists—have prevented the Chandranath hill from becoming a major tourist destination. There is no law enforcement presence to maintain order, no quality hotels or motels for accommodation and dining, and not even a single public toilet in the entire hill area or its surroundings. As a result, this scenic location in Sitakunda, Chattogram, remains deprived of the expected influx of tourists.

Uber bars journalists from asking questions
Uber bars journalists from asking questions
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Uber bars journalists from asking questions

Uber, the international ride-sharing platform, organized an event titled "Uber's Contribution of 5500 Crore Taka to Bangladesh's Economy in 2024." The event was held on Tuesday (February 18) at an upscale hotel in the capital.

Tejgaon truck stand occupied again, daily income of Tk1.5 lakh
Tejgaon truck stand occupied again, daily income of Tk1.5 lakh
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Tejgaon truck stand occupied again, daily income of Tk1.5 lakh

The capital's Tejgaon truck stand has once again fallen under the control of reckless occupants. Local influential people have been accused of extorting about Tk 1.5 lakh every day through these illegally set up truck parking lots.

July-August movement: Injured protesters demand rehabilitation
July-August movement: Injured protesters demand rehabilitation
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July-August movement: Injured protesters demand rehabilitation

Last year, in July-August, through a mass movement, protesters overthrew Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government with the goal of eliminating discrimination and ensuring equality in the country. However, just six months later, the injured participants of that movement are now claiming to be victims of extreme discrimination themselves. While they initially received timely medical treatment, their primary demand now is rehabilitation. Many have been left disabled, and several have lost their eyesight, leaving them facing an uncertain future.

Subcontinent's first newspaper published 245 years ago today
Subcontinent's first newspaper published 245 years ago today
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Subcontinent's first newspaper published 245 years ago today

Today marks the 245th anniversary of the publication of the first newspaper in the Indian subcontinent. On this day, in 1780, James Augustus Hicky launched the weekly Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, making a significant contribution to India’s journalistic history. The first issue, published on a Saturday, bore the masthead “Or the Original Calcutta General Advertiser”. It was the first printed newspaper in the Indian subcontinent.

Visitors, shoppers troubled by parking irregularities at Trade Fair
Visitors, shoppers troubled by parking irregularities at Trade Fair
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Visitors, shoppers troubled by parking irregularities at Trade Fair

Visitors and shoppers at the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) are expressing frustration over issues such as overpriced food sold in unhygienic conditions, irregularities in parking under police supervision, and lax law enforcement, leading to embarrassing situations and a sense of insecurity.