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Nepal’s Devastation Is a Warning Sign of the Day of Judgment for the World

August 29, 2026 0

Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, said in his pre-Jumu’ah sermon yesterday that Allah revealed the Holy Quran through the final Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (S.). Therefore, Muslims must follow the Prophet’s life and teachings and embrace Islam wholeheartedly. He urged Continue Reading

Prime Minister to Visit Türkiye in November

August 28, 2026 0

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Türkiye in November to attend the upcoming COP climate conference, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said. He made the remarks during a meeting with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklayar on the sidelines of the 23rd OIC Special CFM in Jeddah. During the meeting, Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

India clarifies position on Bangladesh joining ‘Mecca defence pact’

August 28, 2026 0

India has clarified its position on the recently signed tripartite ‘Mecca defence pact’ between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan and Bangladesh’s possible joining of the pact. Asked about India’s position on the matter in the context of the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry’s statements on the pact, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring […]Continue Reading

10,000 workers to go to Malaysia free of charge

August 28, 2026 0

Labour market to reopen at prime minister’s request Bangladeshi workers are getting the opportunity to go to Malaysia at zero migration cost. The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has said that Malaysia’s labour market, which had remained closed due to corruption, misgovernance, syndication and irregularities during the fascist regime, is going to Continue Reading

Dr. Zubaida Rahman provides treatment to 5,000 eye patients in Bogura

August 28, 2026 0

Free surgeries, medicines and glasses distributed Mohsin Raju, Bogura A large section of low-income people cannot receive eye treatment on time due to financial hardship. Many suffer from cataracts and vision problems because of financial constraints. Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman and vice-president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has stood Continue Reading

Foreign travel rises, destinations shift

August 28, 2026 0

Travel tax collection reached Tk 2,400 crore in last fiscal year, nearly quadrupled in five years Md. Zahidul Islam Since the shock of the coronavirus pandemic subsided, overseas travel by Bangladeshi citizens has been increasing. At the same time, the map of foreign travel has also changed after Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Until Ms. […]Continue Reading

Major Coordination Crisis Stalls Dhaka’s Transport Ambitions

August 28, 2026 0

Coordination has emerged as the biggest challenge to implementing Dhaka’s long-term transport plans, as multiple government agencies remain responsible for different parts of the city’s transport system. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the Gazipur-Airport route is an example of the difficulties in implementing major transport projects. The project was formally Continue Reading

Garment Sector Struggles Under Fuel Crisis

August 28, 2026 0

Hasan Sohail > Bangladesh’s garment sector is facing growing pressure from prolonged gas and electricity shortages, rising production costs, financing difficulties, declining purchase orders and uncertainty over new investment. Some factory owners have reduced production or laid off workers, while others are considering mergers to keep their businesses running. Some Continue Reading

Kamrangirchar Lohar Bridge Reopens After Renovation in 25 Days

August 28, 2026 0

The Lohar Bridge in Kamrangirchar, Dhaka, has been formally reopened to pedestrians after a quick 25-day renovation that was funded and supervised by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). On Friday, August 28, DSCC Region-3 Executive Engineer Mr. Ahsan Habib, Dhaka-7 Member of Parliament Mr. Hamidur Rahman, and DSCC Administrator Mr. Abdus Salam officially opened the Continue Reading

Sundarbans Reopens on September 1 After Three-Month Ban

August 28, 2026 0

The Sundarbans will reopen on September 1st, allowing registered fishermen, collectors, and both local and foreign visitors, after a three-month ban. The forest will be accessible to everyone beginning on September 1, according to Mr. Mashiur Rahman, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) for the Satkhira Range. Mr. Fazlul Haque, officer-in-charge of the Burigoalini Continue Reading