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Shahabuddin takes oath as 22nd President of Bangladesh
Mohammed Shahabuddin has taken oath as the 22nd President of Bangladesh today (April 24, 2023).
Eid ul-Fitr celebrated around the world
The holiday of Eid ul-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world on Friday. The celebration was marred by tragedy amid the explosion of conflict in Sudan, while in other countries it came against the backdrop of hopes for a better future.
Over 6 lakh offer Eid prayers at Dinajpur’s Gor-e-Shaheed Maidan
Over six lakh Muslims offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Gor-e-Shaheed Maidan in Dinajpur at 9 am today. Maulana Shamsul Islam Qasimi led the Eid jamaat.
President Abdul Hamid offers Eid prayers at the National Eidgah
President Abdul Hamid today offered his Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah in the morning.
Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated in Dinajpur, Chandpur, and Lalmonirhat in line with Saudi
The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest Muslim religious festival, is being celebrated in some upazilas of Dinajpur and Lalmonirhat districts amid religious fervor in line with Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Dhaka's air 5th most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 154 at 10:40 am on Friday, Dhaka ranked 5th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Bangladesh needs more commitment to “reach the top” in terms of labor standards: US
The United States has said that as Bangladesh moves to graduate from a least-developed country to a middle-income country in 2026, more will be expected of it on labor rights, human rights, and good governance.
India-Bangladesh trade using rupee instead of US dollar could start soon
Bangladesh could soon start trading with India using rupee instead of US dollar, trial for which has been done by Bangladesh Bank recently.
Once open, Matarbari deep sea port will serve 3 billion people of Bangladesh: State Minister
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said Matarbari could become a regional commercial hub after the deep sea port opens. It will be used as a transshipment port. After Chittagong port, Matarbari will also be a lifeline of the economy.
BNP demands cancellation of power deal with Adani Group
Terming anti-state the government’s power deal with the Indian Adani Group, BNP on Thursday demanded immediate cancellation of the agreement.
Petition for extending suspension of Khaleda’s jail term in hand: Law Minister
The Law Ministry on Thursday received a petition seeking another extended suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail term sent by the Home Ministry.
Gulistan blast: Rescue operation begins for the second day
Firefighting units have started their rescue operation for the second day this morning at the building in Siddique Bazar of Dhaka’s Gulistan, where 17 people lost their lives in a deadly explosion yesterday.
BNP worried over India’s plan to dig two more canals to withdraw water from Teesta
BNP standing committee, the highest policymaking body of the party, has voiced deep concern over the reported move by the West Bengal government of India to dig two more canals under the Teesta Barrage Project to unilaterally withdraw more water from the common river.
UNHCR, partners seek $876m for Rohingyas facing uncertainty, Bangladeshi hosts
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners are calling on the international community to redouble efforts for sustained financial support and solutions for Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi host communities them as the dire situation enters its sixth year.
Chargesheet filed against Nur under DSA
Detective Branch (DB) of police on Monday submitted chargesheet against former DUCSU vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur in a case filed by musician Eliyas Hossain in the connection of abusing Awami League leaders and activist on Facebook live two years ago.