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First Hajj flight from Bangladesh lands in Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, April 18 -- The inaugural Hajj flight from Bangladesh has arrived in Saudi Arabia to set off this year's pilgrimage. Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG 3001 touched down at King Abdulaziz Int... Read More


MAYA Bengal in Motion revives 'Nakshi Kanthar Math' in tribute to Jasimuddin

Dhaka, April 18 -- The third edition of MAYA Bengal in Motion has celebrated the 123rd birth anniversary of Palli Kabi Jasimuddin with a folk dance drama of his masterpiece, "Nakshi Kanthar Math". Th... Read More


Railway Police constable killed in 'self-inflicted' shooting in Khulna

Dhaka, April 18 -- A Railway Police constable has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot with his own service rifle while on duty in Khulna. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at the Kh... Read More


How badly could Eastern Refinery's closure impact Bangladesh?

Dhaka, April 18 -- Bangladesh's only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery PLC (ERL), is on the verge of closure amid a global crude oil crisis. Two of the company's five production units have al... Read More


PM Tarique inspects Hajj camp, inaugurates Hajj flights

Dhaka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inspected the Hajj camp and inaugurated Hajj flights, kicking off the journeys of Muslim devotees setting off on their pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. ... Read More


After 3 years of inflation, more economic hardship ahead: Economic Advisor Titumir

Dhaka, April 17 -- Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the prime minister's advisor on economic affairs and planning has warned of intensifying public suffering in the coming days, citing the lingering impact o... Read More


Freedom fighters pay tribute in Meherpur on historic Mujibnagar Day

Dhaka, April 17 -- Freedom fighters and their descendants have paid their respects at the Mujibnagar Memorial in Meherpur to mark the historic Mujibnagar Day. Mokhlesur Rahman, Mujibnagar Upazila uni... Read More


Papaya prices sizzle while eggs crack higher in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, April 17 -- Vegetable prices have remained high despite a slight drop from last week, with most items selling between Tk 60 and Tk 80 per kg, while some cost up to Tk 100. Green papaya, usuall... Read More


Railway minister's proposed visit to controversial CRB hospital site ignites fresh protests

Dhaka, April 17 -- The reported revival of the controversial CRB hospital project has rekindled public discontent in Chattogram, triggering fresh protests to protect the city's historic green space, w... Read More


Mustafizur injury forces late change as Bangladesh bowl in opener against New Zealand

Dhaka, April 17 -- A late injury to Mustafizur Rahman disrupted Bangladesh's plans as they opted to bowl first in a reshuffled ODI opener against a heavily changed New Zealand side in Dhaka. The star... Read More