Main Eid prayer at 8:30am at Nat’l Eidgah
Staff Reporter : The main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation in Dhaka will be held at 8:30 AM at the National Eidgah. However, if the weather is unfavourable, the prayer will be moved to Baitul Mukarram National...
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Nationwide army raids net 280 suspects, illegal weapons
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Army has arrested 280 individuals, including several listed suspects, during operations conducted across the country between 20 and 26 March. This information was disclosed in a media release issued...
Eid Salaries, Incentives: TNZ Group workers deprived
Staff Reporter : Workers from three ready-made garment factories owned by the TNZ Group have revealed that they are owed a staggering Tk17.78 crore in unpaid wages, bonuses, and other allowances. However, as of...
BIMSTEC Summit: Yunus-Modi talks unlikely
Staff Reporter : India has not yet confirmed any formal bilateral meeting between Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This follows...
Hundreds feared dead as quake hits Myanmar, Thailand
News Desk : Hundreds of people are feared dead after Myanmar was hit with a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that was felt in neighbouring Thailand – causing a high-rise building under construction to collapse, reports...
Optimism Amid Financial Struggles: Forex reserves cross $25b mark in March
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Bank (BB) has delivered positive news regarding the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which have surpassed $25 billion before the end of March, following a record influx of remittances this month....
Calls for justice make AL’s return uncertain
Abu Jakir : The possibility of a political resurgence by the Awami League, under the leadership of deposed autocrat Sheikh Hasina, has become one of the most debated topics in Bangladesh’s political discourse. With...
Trump admin allocates $73m new aid for Rohingyas
Staff Reporter : The United States has announced $73 million in new aid for Rohingya refugees, aimed at improving their living conditions and meeting their basic needs. On Thursday, March 27, the Trump administration...
Dhaka-Beijing to boost strategic partnership
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh has reaffirmed its strong ties with China, describing the country as a “trusted friend and enduring partner,” while China expressed readiness to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights for the...
Fake bandroll Akij Bidi seized in Cox’s Bazar
Staff Reporter : An operation in the Kutupalong Rohingya camp of Ukhiya Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, led to the seizure of over two lakh counterfeit bandroll Akij Bidi. The raid was conducted on Friday at...
Religious freedom in India deteriorating under Modi rule
Staff Reporter : A US government advisory panel has raised concerns over the declining state of religious freedom in India, highlighting increased attacks and discrimination against religious minorities. The United States Commission on International...
SMEs call for reform amid bureaucratic hurdles, unofficial costs
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Entrepreneurs seeking to start a new business in Bangladesh face significant challenges in obtaining the necessary documents and clearances. From banks to government offices, many report experiences of harassment and...