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Mild heat wave sweeps over parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (March 31) said that a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country and may abate some places. A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, and parts of Moulvibazar, Rangamati,

Pakistan PM greets CA on Eid; DPM Ishaq Dar visits Dhaka April 22

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a telephone conversation with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday (March 31), exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings and discussed bilateral relations. During the call, both sides reaffirmed their

Chief Adviser calls for lasting unity on Eid

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the interim government, has underscored the need for lasting unity, calling Eid a day to strengthen national solidarity. Speaking before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah Maidan on Monday (March 31), Professor Yunus extended

5 killed as two buses collide in Chattogram on Eid morning

Five people were killed and at least 12 injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Lohagara of Chattogram on the morning of Eid day (March 31). The accident took place at around 7:30 am in the Jangalia Mazar Gate area of the upazila. The deceased have been identified as Md.

Main Eid jamaat held at National Eidgah 

The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers was held at the National Eidgah Maidan on Monday morning, under the management of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).  Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus led the prayers at the congregation, which began at 8:30 am.  The

First Eid jamaat held at Baitul Mukarram

The first jamaat (congregation) of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers was held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka at 7:00 am on Monday.  Devotees gathered in large numbers at the historic mosque to mark the holy occasion with devotion and unity.  The prayer was led by Hafez

CA offers Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Jatiya Eidgah

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus offered the prayers of holy Eid-ul-Fitr at the Jatiya Eidgah ground today (March 31). The main Eid jamaat (congregation) was held at the National Eidgah Maidan at 8:30 am. Earlier, the Chief Adviser was welcomed by high-ranking government

Bangladesh celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr 

Muslims in Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival, on Monday (March 31) amid due solemnity, fervor and gaiety. Millions from all strata of life have begun the very auspicious occasion this morning offering the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at mosques, Eidgahs and

Bangladesh sends emergency aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar

Bangladesh has swiftly responded to the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Myanmar, which claimed at least 1,644 lives and injured over 3,400 people. Under the Chief Adviser’s directive, Bangladesh dispatched emergency relief and prepared rescue and medical teams

CA greets countrymen on Eid-ul-Fitr

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. "I wish everyone a joyful Eid Mubarak. During Eid, may you travel to your homes peacefully and joyfully with your family," the Chief Adviser said in a video message shared by his

Strong security measures in place for Eid: RAB DG

Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) AKM Shahidur Rahman today said strict steps have been taken to strengthen security arrangements so that Eid celebrating people can travel and enjoy the Eid vacation safely. Speaking at a press conference on Eid security at the

Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow

Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday as the Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening, marking the end of Ramadan after 29 days. With the sighting of the Shawwal moon, Ramadan ended in 29 days on the Arabic calendar this time. Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus extended

Army chief calls on chief adviser

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today. During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser on overall security measures for Eid-ul-Fitr, focusing on key areas such as

US Visa: Lying can lead to lifetime ban

The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned that providing false information during visa applications and interviews could result in sanctions, including lifelong entry bans. In a Facebook post on Sunday (March 30), the embassy said: "Criminal convictions can permanently bar you from

Trump’s orders leave millions, including Bangladeshis, in limbo

Two executive orders issued by US President Donald Trump have indefinitely suspended the processing of Green Card applications for political asylum seekers and refugees in the name of national security. As a result, over a million foreign nationals, including thousands of Bangladeshis,

No security threat in Dhaka for Eid-ul-Fitr: DMP Chief

There is no security threat in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali assured on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after inspecting security arrangements at the National Eidgah Maidan, where the main Eid congregation will be held, he said,

4 of a family killed in Mymensingh road crash

A 95-year-old woman, her daughter, and two granddaughters were killed after a passenger bus collided with their auto-rickshaw this morning (March 30). The collision occurred around 7:30 am on the Mymensingh-Kishoreganj highway near the Chandrapara area of Gouripur Upazila. The

Eid train journey smooth as ticket black market prevented: Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised the smoothness of this year’s Eid travel, attributing it to a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and the end of the train ticket black market. Speaking to reporters after a visit to Kamalapur Railway Station on

Press conference on CA's China visit at 2 pm

A press conference has been scheduled for 2 pm today (March 30), to discuss Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' recent visit to China. The event will take place at the Bangladesh Foreign Service Academy and will be addressed by Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Advisor's High

Mild to moderate heatwave affects parts of Bangladesh

A mild to moderate heat wave is currently sweeping through various regions of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported today. The heat is expected to ease in some areas. According to the BMD bulletin issued at 9 am, the heat wave is impacting Dhaka, Rajshahi,