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...
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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,...
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...
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...
4-member committee to probe over train derailment
A four-member investigation committee has been formed by the railway authorities to probe the cause of derailment of the Nil Sagar Express traveling from Dhaka...
PM Tarique works from home during Eid holidays
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid...
11 held on remand over Uttara shopping complex vandalism
In connection with the attack, vandalism, and looting at the ‘Uttara Square Shopping cum Commercial Complex’ in Uttara, Dhaka, the court has approved a two-day...
Ex-BNP MP GM Fazlul Haque’s janaza held at JS South Plaza
The namaz-e-janaza of former BNP Member of Parliament (MP) and veteran politician GM Fazlul Haque was held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad...
Nat’l Moon Sighting Committee meeting today
The National Moon Sighting Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, to review information on the sighting of the Shawwal moon and determine the date...
4 arrested over Shaheed Minar killing
Police have reported the arrest of four individuals in connection with the murder of Rakibul Islam (25) in the Central Shaheed Minar area of the...
Bhatara OC transferred over online gambling allegations
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has transferred the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bhatara Police Station, Md. Imamul Haque, to the DMP’s Development Division over allegations of online...