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Staff Reporter : A fresh batch of 151 Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, returned to Bangladesh early Wednesday morning from war-torn Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc in the region. The evacuation was part of the ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives of Bangladeshi expatriates caught in the escalating conflict. The returnees boarded a chartered flight, Sky Vision Airlines’ SVI-5002, which arrived in Dhaka at 1:00 AM. This group was the highest in number so far. This...

Staff Reporter : The local administration has lifted restrictions on tourism in four upazilas of Bandarban district, signaling return of normalcy to the area. Deputy Commissioner Shah MozahidUddin announced the decision at a meeting on Wednesday, confirming that tourists can now visit Bandarban Sadar, Alikadam, Lama, and Naikhongchhari upazilas. The popular Nilgiri tourist spot is also included under the revised travel order. However, restrictions remain in place for Rowangchhari, Ruma, and Thanchi upazilas due to concerns about the presence of...

Staff Reporter : The country’s private hajj agencies have announced two private packages for the Bangladeshi pilgrims intending to perform Hajj under private management in next Hajj season of 2025. According to the hajj agencies, pilgrims have to pay Tk 5.23 lakh for the general package while Tk 6.99 lakh for the special package for performing Hajj, including the expenses of food. Under the banner of Sadharon Hajj Agency Malikbrindo (Owners of General Hajj Agencies), elected leaders of recently dissolved...