Teachers and employees of non-MPO educational institutions began a sit-in and human chain at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Monday, demanding inclusion in the MPO scheme. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) permitted the programme from 9am to 5pm on August 24. The Bangladesh Non-MPO Continue Reading
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) will be observed on August 26 (Wednesday), with a general government holiday across Bangladesh. The Islamic Foundation confirmed the date after the National Moon Sighting Committee meeting on August 13. The committee said the moon of Rabiul Awal 1448 AH was not sighted in Bangladesh on Thursday. Therefore, Safar will complete […]Continue Reading
Hefazat-e-Islam held an emergency meeting at Babunagar Madrasa in Chattogram on Sunday to discuss concerns over the appointment of Shamim Kaiser Lincoln as the State Minister for Religious Affairs. The meeting was chaired by Hefazat Ameer Allama Muhibullah Babunagari in the presence of Nayeb-e-Ameer Maulana Abdul Hamid, also known as Pir Saheb Madhupur. The leaders […]Continue Reading
At least 4,226 Bangladeshi women travelled to China on family or Q-1 visas between 2020 and 2025, amid allegations that some women are being trafficked through fake marriages. The figure was presented at a workshop organised by Justice and Care Bangladesh with support from the British High Commission in Dhaka on Saturday. According to the […]Continue Reading
“This country means its people; the people are the foundation of this country.” This statement displayed at the Communist Party of China History Museum reflects a key principle of China’s development model: putting people at the centre of governance. China’s biggest achievement under this approach has been poverty reduction. Since the 1980s, the country has […]Continue Reading
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has announced plans to expand Bangladesh’s air connectivity, ease the travel difficulties of expatriate workers and strengthen the country’s aviation sector. Speaking at the Secretariat on Sunday, the minister said Bangladesh Biman’s capacity on Middle East routes will be increased to serve expatriate workers Continue Reading
A colourful procession was held in Dhaka to mark Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH), drawing a large number of Muslims from the capital and other parts of the country. The procession was organised by the Dhaka branch of Anjuman-e-Rahmani Ahmadiyya Sunni Trust in collaboration with the Gausia Committee Bangladesh, Dhaka. It began at Mohammadpur Kaderia Tayyebiya Kamil Madrasa […]Continue Reading
The day on which the verse declaring the completion of religion was revealed carries great significance and blessings for Muslims. The verse was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the day of Arafah, which coincided with Friday. Both days are regarded as blessed occasions in Islam. Based on this significance, many Muslims believe that […]Continue Reading
Newly appointed Food Minister Afroza Khanam has stressed the need to ensure transparency and accountability in food management and make sure government food programme benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. She made the remarks at a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Food and its agencies at the ministry’s conference room on Sunday (August […]Continue Reading
The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant could begin supplying electricity to the national grid on a trial basis within the next 8 to 10 weeks, as final-stage tests are underway. If the tests and safety checks are completed successfully, grid synchronisation will begin in phases. Commercial operation of the 1,200MW unit is […]Continue Reading






















