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Saudia holds ceremony to mark start of hajj flights for 2025 from Dhaka

Dhaka, May 17 -- The inaugural ceremony of the inaugural hajj flight of 2025 operated by Saudia Airlines recently took place at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The event was jointly ... Read More


Shammo murder case: Suspects remanded for six days

Dhaka, May 17 -- A Dhaka court has granted police six days to grill three suspects in the murder of Dhaka University Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader Shahriar Alam Shammo in custody. Dhaka Metropolita... Read More


University of Canberra partners with Eduko to expand opportunities for Bangladeshi students

Dhaka, May 17 -- The University of Canberra (UC), one of Australia's leading institutions, is opening new doors for Bangladeshi students through an upcoming virtual information session scheduled for T... Read More


NBR staff continue work abstention for day 3

Dhaka, May 17 -- Officers and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their work abstention on Saturday. The protest programme called by the NBR Reform Unity Council, a platform re... Read More


Hilsa returns to Chandpur markets after ban

Dhaka, May 17 -- After a two-month ban that kept nets dry and hopes high, the beloved hilsa has returned to Chandpur's markets, rekindling excitement among fishermen and food lovers alike. The renewe... Read More


Rain likely across country; temperature may drop

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain at several places in seven divisions of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing at 9:00 am on Saturday. ... Read More


Two youths stabbed to death in Mohammadpur, Hazaribagh

Dhaka, May 17 -- Two people, including a university student, were stabbed to death, and another was injured in attacks by miscreants in the capital's Mohammadpur and Hazaribagh areas on Friday night. ... Read More


Gold price increases, Tk 167,098 per bhori

Dhaka, May 17 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been increased. The rate for 22-carat gold-the highest quality-has gone up by Tk 1,364 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new price at Tk 167,09... Read More


Journalist Emon wins Best Content Creator Award in the Maldives

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladeshi journalist and content creator Emrul Kausar Emon has been awarded the Best Content Creator Award 2024 in recognition of his outstanding video productions. The award will ... Read More


Govt offices, schools open on Saturday to offset long Eid break

Dhaka, May 17 -- All government offices, educational institutions, and banks have remained open on Saturday due to an extended 10-day government holiday for this year's Eid-ul-Azha. Similarly, althou... Read More