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Rain may persist even on Eid Day

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast continued rain and thunderstorms across large parts of the country over the next five days, raising the possibility of wet w... Read More


Eid security put on high alert

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The government has adopted a comprehensive nationwide security and monitoring plan ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, with authorities focusing on safe travel, cattle market security, pr... Read More


Massive Eid rush leaves Dhaka packed

Bangladesh, May 26 -- A massive wave of homebound travel swept out of Dhaka on Monday as the seven-day Eid-ul-Adha holiday exodus began, with authorities estimating that more than a million people are... Read More


Aid inflows lag behind FY goals

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Foreign aid disbursement and fresh commitments to Bangladesh remained significantly below fiscal year targets during the current financial year, while the country's external debt... Read More


Govt races to unlock as budget support falls short

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Amid mounting economic pressure stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government is increasingly turning to the reallocation of unused foreign-funded project... Read More


Court fixes June 1 for Ramisa case charges

Bangladesh, May 25 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed June 1 for a hearing on the framing of charges in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, where the child was a... Read More


Millions gather for holy Hajj

Bangladesh, May 25 -- The sacred Hajj pilgrimage officially begins today as millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform one of the most import... Read More


Information Minister expresses solidarity with Palestine

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Minister for Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapan has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the people of Palestine. He reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm stance in su... Read More


Dhaka exhibition protests killing of schoolchildren in Iran

Bangladesh, May 23 -- A symbolic presentation and photo exhibition protesting what organisers described as the "heartbreaking and inhumane" killing of schoolchildren in Iran's southern city of Minab w... Read More


"Our company is crafting timeless luxury through Indian artistry.": Mohd Imran

New Delhi, May 22 -- In a recent interaction with SME Times, Mohd Imran from M/S Safari Construction shared insights into the company's growing presence in the luxury architectural decor and handcraft... Read More