Silk is not merely woven into fabric; it carries stories of history, heritage and opportunity. Once a symbol of elegance, beauty and Bengali tradition, Rajshahi’s silk industry lost much of its former glory over time due to various challenges. However, with new initiatives involving modern Continue Reading
By A.K.M. Fazlur Rahman Munshi Hafiz Asqalani’s Evidence for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (S) Hafiz Ibn Hajar Asqalani (773–852 AH), based on the authentic hadith mentioned above, established the religious basis of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (S) and presented evidence for the permissibility of commemorating the birth of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S). Citing Ibn Hajar’s argument, Continue Reading
The government has announced a national programme to observe Eid-e-Miladunnabi (S) on August 26. Various programmes have been planned to observe the day with due respect and religious solemnity. The information was disclosed in a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by Md Abubakar Siddique, public relations officer of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. […]Continue Reading
The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, known as the lifeline of the country’s economy, has finally entered a new era of “smart traffic management.” After 1,427 advanced AI cameras were installed along the 250-kilometre stretch from Signboard in Narayanganj to City Gate in Chattogram, the automated traffic management and “auto-fine system” officially began on Tuesday. Within the Continue Reading
For the first time in the country’s history, the government is launching the Vessel Census 2026 to make the inland and maritime transport sector safer, more organized, modern and data-driven. The nationwide census will begin today, Thursday, and continue until August 29. The Department of Shipping and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) will jointly […]Continue Reading
Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has commented on the possibility of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visiting India. Claiming that the window of opportunity for Tarique Rahman’s visit is now very limited, she said discussions are underway between the two countries to finalize the date of the visit. In an interview with Indian news agency […]Continue Reading
Planning State Minister Jonaed Abdur Rahim Saki said the country currently has fuel oil reserves sufficient for one and a half months. This will soon be increased to three months. As part of a long-term plan, the government aims to raise the reserve to six months. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after […]Continue Reading
Allama Abdul Hamid Pir Saheb Madhupur, a prominent Islamic scholar and Ameer of the Khatme-e-Nabuwat Preservation Committee, has urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman not to make decisions on religious affairs without consulting senior Ulema. In a video message to the prime minister, Pir Saheb Madhupur praised PM Tarique Rahman’s political journey and recalled the suffering Continue Reading
Faruq Hossain Bangladesh is on the threshold of a historic political moment today, Thursday, as the country prepares for a direct vote to pick its 23rd president. Legislators will cast their ballots in the Jatiya Sangshad session hall between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, marking a historic return to secret-ballot presidential elections after over 35 […]Continue Reading
Diplomatic relations between Dhaka and New Delhi have declined following Bangladesh’s strong criticism of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina’s virtual news conference from Delhi. Bangladesh’s elected government has remained steady in its diplomatic relations despite regional political pressures and rumours that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman could make a Continue Reading






















