Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will join the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah ground at 8:30 am on Eid day. Later in the day, at 4 pm, he will greet dignitaries and individuals from various sectors at his office in Tejgaon, as part of the Eid celebrations, according

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated today (March 30) across various regions of Bangladesh in alignment with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. In Chandpur, the festival is observed in several villages, including Sadra Darbar Sharif in Hajiganj Upazila.  The first Eid

Two people were shot dead, and two others sustained bullet injuries in a dispute over sand extraction in Chandanpura Baklia, Chattogram, early Saturday morning (March 29). The deceased have been identified as Md. Abdullah and private car driver Manik. One of the injured, Robin, is

The National Moon Sighting Committee will convene on Sunday (March 30) evening to determine the sighting of the Shawwal moon and confirm the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 pm after Maghrib, will be held at the Islamic Foundation’s conference

The main Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat (congregation) in Dhaka will be held at 8:30 am at the National Eidgah Maidan, with thousands of people expected to gather for prayers. Additionally, for residents of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), a large congregation will be held at the old trade

Another one died in Bogura after consuming suspected toxic alcohol, bringing the death toll from the incident to three, authorities confirmed. The latest victim, a young man, died while receiving treatment at Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital on Saturday night (March

Dhaka’s air quality remains a concern as the city ranked seventh among 124 cities worldwide in terms of air pollution on Sunday (March 30), according to data from Switzerland-based monitoring organization IQAir.  Kathmandu, Nepal, recorded the worst air quality. At 10 am

A clash erupted between security forces and the notorious Kala Lavlu Bahini in Khulna during a late-night operation, resulting in multiple injuries and the recovery of firearms and ammunition. The confrontation took place in the Arambagh area of the city between midnight and 3:30 am on

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the resilient and courageous "July Girls"—the Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh—on receiving a prestigious US award. "On behalf of the interim government of

The 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has been conferred upon the July girls (Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh) in recognition of their pivotal role in last year's student-led mass uprising. The US Department of State announced this on March 28.

Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) today distributed Eid gifts to 12 families of the July Uprising martyrs. The gifts were given on behalf of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.  During the event, family members demanded justice for the killings. ZRF Mymensingh Division

A total of Tk 3,38,52,900 was collected as toll at the Jamuna Bridge in the last 24 hours till midnight on Friday, as 48,355 vehicles crossed the bridge, official sources reported. Thousands of North Bengal-bound passengers traveled through the bridge to celebrate Eid with their

The Directorate of Environment (DOE) today requested passengers and staff to avoid using single-use plastic and polythene during Eid journeys by launch.  The DOE urged travelers to dispose of waste in designated bins instead of throwing it into rivers. A mobile court, led by an

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified security across the capital, deploying 667 patrol teams daily in two shifts across 50 police station areas to maintain law and order during Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking at a press briefing today at the DMP Media Centre, Additional Police

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus departed Beijing today, concluding his four-day official visit to China. A commercial Air China flight carrying Prof Yunus and his delegation took off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 16:57 local time.  Hong Lei, Assistant

All preparations for the main Eid-ul Fitr jamaat (congregations) at the National Eidgah Maidan have been completed, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Shahjahan Mia has announced. Speaking at a press briefing at the National Eidgah Maidan on Saturday (March 29), he

The Fire Service and Civil Defense has warned that Bangladesh faces the possibility of an earthquake of similar magnitude to the powerful tremors that struck parts of Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. The agency has urged nationwide preparedness to mitigate potential disaster. Talha

The National Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh is set to meet on Sunday (March 30) to observe the moon for the month of Shawwal in the Hijri calendar and determine the date for Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Islamic Foundation Baitul Mukarram, will be

Eid-ul Fitr this year will be marked by soaring temperatures, with no rainfall expected across the country.  The heatwave, which has already intensified in several regions, is expected to continue as the Kalbaisakhi season begins. Eid-ul-Fitr could be observed on Monday, March

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged students today to think beyond the ordinary and strive to make a difference in the world. During a speech at Peking University (PKU) in Beijing, he emphasized that a university is not just a place for learning about past