National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

President, PM offer Eid prayers at National Eidgah

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the country’s main congregation at the National Eidgah on Saturday morning.Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, led the prayers at around 8:34am.A special munajat w...

National,Politics

Nearly impossible to combat poverty when war destabilises food, energy markets: Prof Yunus

Seeking peace and stability in the Middle East, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has said it is nearly impossible to combat poverty when global food and energy markets are destabilised by war."As a former head of government of the world’s eighth most populous nation, I have ...

National,Politics,Fair & Festivals,Religion

PM celebrates Eid with family after visiting parents’ graves

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spent Eid-ul-Fitr with his family at his Gulshan residence on Saturday after visiting the graves of his parents, joining close relatives for a family lunch and exchanging greetings on the festive occasion.His Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon, said, &ldquo...

National,Business & Commerce,City,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Market volatility hits Dhaka bazaars ahead of Eid; fish, meat, and spices get dearer

With the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, kitchen markets across the capital have witnessed a sharp spike in the prices of essential commodities, particularly spices, meat, and fish.Visiting various kitchen markets on Friday (March 20) revealed a trend of rising costs for festive essentials...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to advance bilateral ties as Dhaka's envoy meets Jaishankar

Bangladesh and India on Friday discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries as both sides eye stronger people-centric relations in the future.Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah paid a courtesy call on Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at the Ministr...

National,World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR

Experts urge immediate energy safeguards as oil hovers around $110 per barrel amid West Asia tensions

Top economists and energy analysts are calling on the government to take "emergency preemptive measures" to secure Bangladesh’s fuel and gas supply, as the price of crude oil surged to $112 per barrel following an Israeli strike on the world's largest gas field and no visible sig...

National,World,WAR

186 Bangladeshis evacuated from Iran arriving home early Saturday

An evacuation flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, carrying expatriate Bangladeshi nationals evacuated from Iran is expected to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:30 am Saturday. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, among others,...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Eid without cheer: Dhaka’s low-income people struggle to cope with rising costs

As glittering shopping malls and crowded markets signal the arrival of Eid in the capital, a different reality unfolds in its narrow alleys where thousands of marginalised families are preparing for a festival stripped of joy.In Mohammadpur’s Geneva Camp and nearby slums, the usual festive spi...

National,Bank & Insurance,Corruption

29 banks hit double-digit default loans; economists warn of ‘crippling effect’ on economy

Economic analysts and veteran bankers warned that the staggering volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in 29 banks has moved beyond a financial hurdle into a systemic threat, effectively ‘choking’ the country’s liquidity and fueling inflationary pressures.Nearly half of the schedul...

National,Transportation & Aviation,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Train Derailment: Govt plans transshipment service to ease public suffering

The government has introduced a transshipment plan to reduce public suffering following the derailment of nine coaches of the Nil Sagar Express in the Santahar area of Bogura, which disrupted rail communication on Wednesday.Bangladesh Railway Additional Director General (Operations) Mohammad Nazmul ...

National,Transportation & Aviation,Accident, Fire, Disaster,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Two killed, two still missing as two launches collide at Sadarghat

At least two people were killed and two others remain missing after an incoming launch crashed into one that was anchored at Sadarghat in the capital on Wednesday evening.A small boat carrying would-be passengers to the anchored launch gets caught between the two, and in the chaos several people wer...

National,Business & Commerce,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Chicken prices climb up to 20pc in Dhaka ahead of Eid

Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15–20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible market manipulation.A visit to major wholesale markets including Karwan Bazar, Kaptan Bazar and Jatrabari, shows t...

National,Economy ,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Tokyo EPA a significant milestone achieved through sustained dialogue: Ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has described the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as a significant milestone achieved through sustained dialogue between the two countries.Speaking at a seminar, he noted that it is Bangladesh’s first full-fledged EPA and J...

National,Politics,Administrations

PM continues official work from Gulshan residence amid Eid holidays

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.“The Eid holiday has begun. The Prime Minister is staying at his Gulshan Avenue residence and car...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND

99pc of RMG factories under BGMEA clear salaries, Eid bonuses, claims its president

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday claimed that all member factories have cleared workers' salaries for February and Eid bonuses.BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said  99.91 percent of factories have paid February salaries, while 99.81 percent h...

National,Politics

PM to exchange Eid greetings with diplomats, people of all walks of life at Jamuna

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid greetings with diplomats, academics and people from all walks of life on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.The greeting exchange programme will begin at the State Guest House Jamuna at 10am, the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumo...

National,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals

Eid homebound rush sparks fears of gridlock on Sylhet-Dhaka highway

As Eid-ul-Fitr draws near, Sylhet is witnessing a surge of homebound travellers, with crowded streets and bus terminals reflecting the festive rush.However, alongside the excitement of returning home, concerns are mounting over possible travel woes on the Sylhet-Dhaka highway.The rush began gaining ...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to women’s justice, empowerment at CSW70

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.He was delivering the national statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the UN Headquarters in New York...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Beijing comprehensive strategic cooperative partners: Ambassador Yao Wen

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Bangladesh and China are 'comprehensive strategic cooperative partners’ and his country will continue to implement more projects that benefit people and enhance the well-being of both nations.He emphasised that Bangladesh and China a...

National,Security & Defence,Fair & Festivals,Religion

No specific threat over Eid, police fully prepared for Eid security: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday said there is no specific security threat centring the Eid-ul-Fitr, assuring that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure public safety.He made the remarks while responding to questions from reporters after inspecting Gabto...