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For politicians, Eid journeys back home blend festivities with local outreach

Dhaka, March 19 -- Like every other class of professionals, politicians are heading back to their native villages to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. For many, the festival is not just a rare opportunity to re... Read More


Mobile courts crack down as passengers face billions in illegal Eid overcharges

Dhaka, March 19 -- Thousands of passengers rushing home for Eid found themselves paying more than they should, as bus operators quietly hiked fares, prompting mobile courts to intervene and levy fines... Read More


Four of a family shot at their home in Khulna

Dhaka, March 19 -- Four members of a family have been shot and injured in their home in Khulna's Batiaghata Upazila, with police suspecting the involvement of a victim's former husband. The attack to... Read More


Search for missing passenger suspended 24 hours after Sadarghat launch disaster

Dhaka, March 19 -- One passenger has remained missing 24 hours after an engine-run boat was crushed between two launches at Dhaka's Sadarghat terminal, with Fire Service officials announcing a tempora... Read More


Indian national among 2 prisoners dead in custody at DMCH

Dhaka, March 19 -- Two inmates from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj, including an Indian citizen, have died while in custody at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The dead were identified as 34-... Read More


'Brother, forgive me': A man's final plea echoes after Chattogram mall blaze

Dhaka, March 19 -- "Brother, please forgive me," were the heart-wrenching words Muntasim Solaiman Aadi uttered to his friend and part-time employer Md Asif in their final phone call. Moments later, A... Read More


Indian PM Narendra Modi extends Eid greetings to Tarique, calls for stronger ties

Dhaka, March 19 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, conveying wishes for peace, harmony and stronger bilateral ties. The greeti... Read More


Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday as Shawwal moon not sighted

Dhaka, March 19 -- The biggest Muslim festival Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Saturday as the moon for the month Shawwal in the Islamic calendar has not been sighted. The announcemen... Read More


Iran calls for regional coordination in calls with Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan

Dhaka, March 19 -- Iran's foreign minister called for vigilance and regional coordination in separate calls with counterparts in Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as the military warned of a tougher response... Read More


Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 in Chad, Chadian government says

Dhaka, March 19 -- A cross-border drone attack from Sudan killed 17 people in Chad including mourners attending a funeral service, the Chadian government and local sources said on Thursday, and the co... Read More