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Left Democratic Alliance questions decision to hold general election in April

Dhaka, June 7 -- The Left Democratic Alliance, a front of several left-wing political parties, has questioned the timeline of the national elections announced by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in his ad... Read More


Chhayabani Cinema Hall vandalised, looted after technical glitch disrupts 'Taandob' screening

Dhaka, June 7 -- What was supposed to be a dramatic climax on screen turned into real-life mayhem inside the theatre. A technical glitch during the screening of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan starr... Read More


Thousands attend first Eid congregation at Baitul Mukarram national Mosque

Dhaka, June 7 -- Thousands of Muslim devotees have taken part in the first Eid-ul-Azha prayer congregation at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The congregation began at 7am on Saturday, led by Tamiru... Read More


Eid sacrifices not marred by rain in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 7 -- Rain did not mar the celebrations on Saturday morning. After taking part in Eid-ul-Azha prayers, Muslim devotees sacrificed cows and goats and marked the major religious occasion in a... Read More


Eid sacrifices fuel rawhide frenzy as traders swarm Dhaka streets

Dhaka, June 7 -- Negotiations between the representatives of orphanages and middlemen over the sacrificial animal skins are under way in Dhaka. Seasonal traders collect rawhide from different areas i... Read More


After Eid congregation, Chief Advisor Yunus calls for prayers for country's welfare

Dhaka, June 7 -- After attending the Eid-ul-Azha congregation at the National Eidgah premises, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on everyone to pray for the welfare of Bangladesh. On Saturday, ... Read More


President Shahabuddin meets with Army chief on Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, June 7 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings with Chief of Armed Forces Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman. Waker, alongside his wife, met Shahabuddin on a courtesy call at the... Read More


Army chief Gen Waker meets President Shahabuddin

Dhaka, June 7 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings with Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman when the latter went to see the titular head of state. Gen Waker, alongside his ... Read More


Prayers for refuge from oppression at Eid congregation

Dhaka, June 7 -- Praying to Allah for the peace and security of people across the world, Khatib Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, said at the Eid congregation: "Please giv... Read More


Hope to clean Eid waste from all of Dhaka by tonight, says Advisor Asif Mahmud

Dhaka, June 7 -- Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, advisor to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, has reiterated the city corporations' 12-hour deadline to remove waste fro... Read More