Mizanur Rahman Yousuf

A group of protesters pictured wielding locally-made weapons during Tuesday’s clash with law enforcement in Chattogram. Three among these youths have been identified by various sources and police to be allegedly involved in the attack on lawyer Saiful Islam Alif. They are Zia Uddin Fahim, first from left; Shuvo Kanti Das, sixth from left; and Rajib Bhattacharya in the orange t-shirt next to Shuvo. PHOTO: TBS
Crime

Who took part in attack on Ctg lawyer? 

Norwegian ambassador to Bangladesh Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Norway to continue supporting Bangladesh’s ship-breaking industry: Ambassador Håkon

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

Ctg RMG sees surge in orders as Dhaka reels under labour unrest

The Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) operated by Summit in the Bay of Bengal is vital for Bangladesh's gas supply. However, both it and the FSRU operated by Excelerate Energy face security concerns due to a lack of dedicated surveillance. Operators have long sought government security support, but progress on essential measures has stalled since April despite annual meetings. Photo: SUMMIT POWER INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE
Energy

Inadequate security for FSRUs threatens gas supply chain

Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Supplement

Relics, spare parts and metals earn ship-breaking $100M yearly

Concrete-covered shipyward grounds helps prevent metal debri from mixing with soil, supporting environmental conservation efforts. Photo: TBS
Supplement

Ship-breaking sector ushering in new era of safety and environmental compliance

Heavy cranes transport ship sections safely, reducing risks of sea pollution from falling debris. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Supplement

How shipbreaking is contributing to Bangladesh's economy

Photo: Collected
Supplement

2nd-gen leaders are reshaping shipbreaking in Bangladesh

Logo of the Ministry of Shipping. Photo: Facebook profile of the ministry
Bangladesh

Tk4.29cr from Ctg port funds spent on shipping ministry's interior decoration

The Chattogram Custom House building in Chattogram. File Photo: Collected
NBR

Ctg Customs owes Tk141cr to port authority from auction proceeds over three decades

Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Duty benefits cut hits heavy industries hard

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Ctg-Dhaka oil pipeline set for December commissioning

Around 5 lakh people are directly dependent on the tea industry. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain.
Industry

Erratic weather disrupts tea production, drives up auction prices