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US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

Dhaka, March 21 -- The US government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said. Published by HT Digital Con... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr first congregation held at Baitul Mukarram

Dhaka, March 21 -- The first Eid-ul-Fitr congregation was held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka on Saturday. Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram, Maulana Mizanur Rahman, led the first ... Read More


15,000 police deployed to prevent crime in Dhaka during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 20 -- Around 15,000 police personnel have been deployed across Dhaka to prevent theft, robbery and snatching as the capital remains largely deserted during the Eid holidays. Police said ... Read More


Three cement-laden trawlers capsize in Padma amid storm

Dhaka, March 20 -- Three cement-laden trawlers capsized in the Padma River after being caught in a sudden storm in Naria upazila of Shariatpur on Friday. The incident occurred in the Banshtala area w... Read More


PM to offer Eid prayers at National Eidgah tomorrow

Dhaka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will offer the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Jatiya Eidgah ground at 8.30am on Saturday. After offering the Eid prayers, the premier will exchange greeti... Read More


Israel closes Al Aqsa Mosque compound for Eid prayers

Dhaka, March 20 -- Al Aqsa Mosque compound has closed for Eid prayers for the first time in decades. The compound in Jerusalem will be closed to worshippers for Friday's Eid al-Fitr, the holiday on w... Read More