Met office predicts rain on Eid
Subject to moon sighting, the holy Eid-ul-Fitr may be celebrated in Bangladesh on March 20 (Friday) or (Saturday). Light rain is expected in different parts...
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Dhaka’s air quality improves slightly
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 18th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of...
Prof. Mamun appointed 15th UGC Chairman
Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Dhaka University, has assumed office as the 15th Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). On Wednesday,...
Nat’l Eidgah set for main Eid congregation
The country’s main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, while five separate congregations are scheduled...
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to women’s justice
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women. He was delivering the national statement at...
Public transport operates following govt fixed fares
Road Transport, Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday said public transport is operating with government-fixed fares ahead of Eid, and passengers...
Hadi Murder: Dhaka hopes for India’s coop
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday expressed optimism that India will cooperate with Bangladesh as Dhaka seeks further investigation following consular...
Israeli airstrike on Iran prison is war crime: UN
The head of a UN investigation said on Monday that an Israeli air strike on a prison last year was a war crime, and warned...
US counterterrorism chief resigns over Iran war
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and most senior member of US President Donald Trump’s administration to resign...
Weeklong Eid holiday begins
A 7- day holiday began on Tuesday as Bangladesh gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a nationwide travel rush with millions leaving major cities including...