A New Zealand family spent more than two years building a wooden catamaran in Cox’s Bazar. Their dream ended when the catamaran broke apart and their 16-year-old son was lost at sea

Experts warn that the Sugandha-Kalatoli beach road project threatens Cox's Bazar's natural defenses. Read the analysis on ecological and legal risks.

About two and a half kilometres southeast of Dulahazara Bazar in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria upazila, along a winding rural road, lies Paglir Bil Road.

Horrific. Thousands of acres of mangroves have been wiped out. Across the landscape, fresh scars mark where trees were recently felled and burned.

Eight-year-old Junaid sat alone on the doorstep of a small house in a narrow alley of Samiti Para in Cox’s Bazar. Asked about his father, he struggled to speak. Tears filled his eyes before the words came.

Nobody questions the potential of Cox’s Bazar. Clearly, it can compete with any of the top-class beaches elsewhere. For that, the administrators need to think beyond immediate, narrow interests. They need to plan access roads despite local pressures.

CCTV suggests she fell into lift shaft; visitors raise concerns over lift safety

Explore Cox's Bazar beyond sandy beaches by visiting Hajipara Forest, Najirartek Shutki Polli, and Ramu. Discover Rakhine culture, renewable wind farms, and sustainable tourism while uncovering the rich historical layers of this iconic Bangladeshi destination.

From collecting washed-up seaweed to cultivating it, a small coastal experiment now supports 1,000 households in Cox’s Bazar

Navigate Dhaka's urban chaos through dark humour and resilience. From Cox’s Bazar escapes to restaurant culture, Dhakaites utilize Gen-Z memes and social dining to combat unpredictable street blockades, transforming systemic frustration into collective survival strategies.

Rip currents and shifting sand channels have made three of Cox's Bazar's most popular beach zones -- Kolatoli, Sughandha and Laboni -- increasingly treacherous for tourists.

Nearly 50,000 marooned in Teknaf alone as rain continues

For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.

The three-day Burning Crab Festival came to a close, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the hill tracts and coastal regions. Hosted at the Mermaid Beach Resort, the event featured six stages, each showcasing a diverse array of performances.

With temperatures around Bangladesh dropping ahead of winter, hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions around Cox’s Bazar are being crowded by visitors.

The recently constructed Cox’s Bazar rail station aims to attract more tourists to the country’s renowned destination, the Cox’s Bazar sea beach.

The High Court today (November 9, 2022) directed the district administration of Cox’s Bazar to take necessary measures to protect the “natural characters” of the sea beach and to stop further construction there.

A total of 1,340 police personnel including eight officers-in-charge (OCs), 29 Inspectors and constables are going to join in Cox’ Bazar district police.

Cox’s Bazar Hotel-Motel and Guesthouse Officers’ Association has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through the district administration, seeking her permission on reopening business establishments and tourist spots in the coastal area.

Two isolation and treatment centres for Covid-19 patients are inaugurated today in Cox’s Bazar -- one at Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp and the other at Ukhiya upazila.