Chattogram City Corporation চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন
Emblem of the Chattogram City Corporation
Type
Type	City Corporation
History
Founded	30 September 1989; 36 years ago (1989-09-30)
New session started	3 November 2024[1][2]
Leadership
Mayor	Shahadat Hossain, BNP since 3 November 2024
Deputy Mayor	Vacant since 19 August 2024
Chief Executive Officer	Sheikh Muhammad Tauhidul Islam since 22 January 2023
Structure
Seats	Vacant seats 55 councillors
Length of term	Up to five years
Elections
Voting system	First past the post
First election	30 January 1994
Last election	27 January 2021
Next election	TBD
Meeting place
Nagar Bhaban, Tigerpass,Chittagong
Website
www.ccc.gov.bd

Chattogram City Corporation(Bengali:চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন; abbreviated asCCC) is alocal government authority responsible for administering all civic services inChittagong, the second-largest city ofBangladesh. The CCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by amayor, who oversees acouncil consisting of 55councillors representing the city's wards. The functions and powers of the CCC are defined under the provisions of theCity Corporation Act, 2009.

The area now known asChattogram has a long and distinguished urban history due to its strategic location along theBay of Bengal. The city developed early as a major maritime and commercial hub, linking Bengal with South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa.

Historical evidence suggests that Chattogram functioned as an important seaport from at least the 9th century. Arab, Persian, and Chinese traders frequently used the port, contributing to its growth as a center of international commerce. During the medieval period, the region came under the control of various local rulers before being incorporated into theBengal Sultanate in the 14th century. Under the Sultanate, Chattogram flourished as a center of maritime trade and Islamic culture.

In the early 16th century, the port attracted European traders, particularly thePortuguese, who established a strong commercial presence in the region. In 1666, Chattogram was conquered by theMughal Empire under SubahdarShaista Khan, ending Portuguese dominance. The Mughals renamed the cityIslamabad and integrated it into the administrative system of Mughal Bengal, further strengthening its economic and strategic importance.

Following the decline of Mughal authority, Chattogram came under the control of theBritish East India Company in 1760. During British rule, the port was modernized and expanded, becoming a key outlet for tea, jute, and other commodities from eastern Bengal and the hill regions. Municipal administration was gradually introduced during this period, laying the foundation for modern urban governance.

After thePartition of India in 1947, Chattogram became part ofEast Pakistan. The city experienced rapid population growth and industrial expansion, largely driven by port-related activities. Chattogram played a significant role in theBangladesh Liberation War, notably when the declaration of independence was broadcast from theKalurghat Radio Station on 26 March 1971.

Following the independence of Bangladesh, Chattogram continued to expand as the country’s principal seaport city. The municipal authority was upgraded toChittagong City Corporation in 1990, replacing the former municipal system. In 2018, the official English name was changed toChattogram City Corporation in accordance with the government’s standardized transliteration policy..

Today, Chattogram City Corporation administers one of the largest metropolitan areas in Bangladesh. The city remains a vital center for commerce, industry, shipping, and logistics, anchored by thePort of Chattogram. Ongoing development initiatives focus on transportation infrastructure, housing, environmental management, and the modernization of civic services.

The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) administers the metropolitan area through 16 thanas:Akbarshah,Bakalia,Bandar,Bayazid,Chandgaon,Double Mooring,Halishahar,Khulshi,Kotwali,Pahartali,Panchlaish,Patenga,Chawkbazar,Sadarghat,EPZ andKarnaphuli.These thanas are further subdivided into 41 wards and 211mahallas.The CCC also administers small adjoining areas ofHathazari Upazila as part of its extended jurisdiction.^[3]

The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, CCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.

It coordinates with relevant authorities to ensure proper water supply, sanitation, traffic management, and security for residents, aiming to improve the quality of urban life and support sustainable city development.

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has announced a budget of৳2145.42crore (US$180 million) for 2025-2026 fiscal year.^{[citation needed]}

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Chattogram City Corporation is administratively divided into41 wards. Each ward is represented by oneelected councillor, while additionalreserved women councillors are elected for groups of wards, as provided under the Local Government (City Corporation) Act.

The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is the elected executive of the City Corporation. Three Panel Mayors are chosen from council members, with the top-voted serving as Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor in the Mayor’s absence. The other two Panel Mayors assist in overseeing key offices and supporting executive functions.

Status

No.	Portrait		Officeholder (birth–death)	Election	Term of office			Designation	Political party	Reference
					From	To	Period
1			Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury	–	30 September 1989	4 December 1990	1 year, 65 days	Mayor	Jatiya Party (Ershad)
–			M. A. Bari	–	13 December 1990	11 May 1991	149 days	Administrator	Independent
2			Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin	–	12 May 1991	20 December 1993	2 years, 222 days	Mayor	Bangladesh Nationalist Party
–			Omar Farooq	–	21 December 1993	10 March 1994	79 days	Administrator	Independent
3			A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury (1944–2017)	1994 2000 2005	11 March 1994	29 March 2007	13 years, 18 days	Mayor	Awami League	[4][5]
–			M. Manjur Alam	—	29 March 2007	4 September 2008	1 year, 159 days	Acting Mayor	Awami League
3			A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury (1944–2017)	—	4 September 2008	1 February 2010	1 year, 150 days	Mayor	Awami League
4			M. Manjur Alam	2010	10 June 2010	6 May 2015	4 years, 330 days	Mayor	Bangladesh Nationalist Party	[6]
5			A. J. M. Nasir Uddin	2015	7 May 2015	4 August 2020	5 years, 89 days	Mayor	Awami League	[7][8]
–			M. Khorshed Alam Sujon	–	5 August 2020	6 February 2021	185 days	Administrator	Awami League
6			Rezaul Karim Chowdhury	2021	15 February 2021	19 August 2024	3 years, 217 days	Mayor	Awami League	[9][10]
–			Md. Tofayel Islam	–	19 August 2024	3 November 2024	76 days	Administrator	Independent	[11]
7			Shahadat Hossain	–	3 November 2024	Present	1 year, 106 days	Mayor	Bangladesh Nationalist Party	[12][13][14]

Chattogram Mayoral Election 2021

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	AL	Rezaul Karim Chowdhury	369,248	84.79%	+26.92
	BNP	Shahadat Hossain	52,489	12.05%	−25.06
	IAB	Md. Jannatul Islam	4,980	1.14%	−0.04
	BIF	M. A. Matin	2,126	0.49%	−0.93
	Islamic Front	Muhammad Waheed Murad	1,109	0.25%	+0.01
Majority			316,759	72.74%	+51.98
Turnout			436,543	22.52%	25.38pp
Registered electors			1,938,706
	ALhold

Chattogram Mayoral Election 2015

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	AL	A. J. M. Nasir Uddin	475,361	57.87%	+14.47
	BNP	M. Manjur Alam	304,837	37.11%	−17.09
	BIF	M. A. Mannan	11,655	1.42%	+0.42
	IAB	Wazed Hossain	9,868	1.18%	+0.44
	JP(E)	Solaiman Alam Seth	6,131	0.75%	+0.51
Majority			170,524	20.76%	+9.96
Turnout			868,664	47.90%	6.61pp
Registered electors			1,813,600
	ALgain fromBNP

Chattogram Mayoral Election 2010

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	BNP	M. Manjur Alam	479,145	54.20%	+2.0
	AL	A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury	383,617	43.40%	−0.0
	Independent	Mofazzal Hossain	8,813	1.00%	+0.0
	IAB	Rafiq Islam	6,521	0.74%	+0.0
	JP(E)	Solaiman Alam Seth	2,083	0.24%	+0.0
Majority			95,528	10.8%	+4.7
Turnout			920,570	54.51%	0.88pp
Registered electors			1,693,954
	BNPgain fromAL

• Hathazari Upazila: Ward No. 01 (part)
• Bayazid: Ward No. 02
• Chandgaon: Ward No. 04, 05, 06
• Panchlaish: Ward No. 01 (part), 02, 03, 07, 08 (part), 15 (part), 16 (part)
• Akbarshah: Ward No. 10, Ward No. 09 (part)
• Pahartali: Ward No. 09 (part), 11 (part), 12 (part)
• Khulshi: Ward No. 08 (part), 09 (part), 13, 14
• Chawkbazar: Ward No. 16
• Bakoliya: Ward No. 17, 18, 19, 35 (part)
• Kotwali: Ward No. 20, 21, 22, 30 (part), 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 (part), 15 (part), 16 (part)
• Halishahar - Ward No. 11 (part), 24 (part), 25, 26
• Double Mooring: Ward No.12 (part), 23, 24 (part), 27, 28, 29, 30 (part), 36 (part)
• Bandar: Ward No. 36 (part), 37, 38, 39 (part)
• Patenga: Ward No. 39 (part), 40, 41

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