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 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
The Bay of Bengal, once known for its rich fish resources, is facing growing pressure from overfishing, unplanned trawling and the use of harmful fishing nets. Fishermen once regularly caught hilsa, rupchanda, popa, loita, churi, coral, tuna and many other species. However, experts and industry stakeholders warn that fish stocks are declining as breeding grounds […]Continue Reading
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC), the government agency responsible for preventing and controlling drug abuse in Bangladesh, is facing allegations of corruption and links between some officials and drug dealers. Despite operating for 36 years, the DNC has failed to contain the spread of drugs, with illegal substances now reportedly available in cities, villages Continue Reading
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said the Awami League committed so many misdeeds that it was forced to flee the country and cannot return. “Once those who take responsibility for their misdeeds and flee, they cannot return,” he said. He made the remarks yesterday […]Continue Reading
The Bangladesh Fertilizer Association and fertilizer dealers backed by the Awami League and Jatiya Party are allegedly behind an artificial fertilizer crisis in 15 districts of northern Bangladesh, according to information gathered by intelligence agencies and district administrations. The dealers, appointed during the previous government, are allegedly creating shortages Continue Reading
Md. Shahidul Islam Sumon The country’s economy has reached an extremely sensitive and complex juncture. Rather than various external economic pressures, high inflation and sluggish revenue collection, the more serious and long-term crisis has become the extreme disorder in the country’s banking sector. Years of accumulated irregularities, political influence, unplanned and Continue Reading
Malaysia’s labour market is set to reopen for Bangladeshi workers after a long suspension, raising hopes among workers and those involved in the migration sector. If preparations go as planned, the first batch of Bangladeshi workers could leave for Malaysia by the end of August. The Malaysian government has published a list of 25 Bangladeshi […]Continue Reading






















