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Ministry asks pilgrims to ensure permits for Hajj trips

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested Hajj trip-seekers to not perform the pilgrimage without a permit in the interest of proper management. Citing the Saudi Arabia Ministry... Read More


Pakistan's ISI played 'key role' in Pahalgam attack, says NDTV

Dhaka, May 2 -- Indian news outlet NDTV reports that the preliminary report of the Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) points to connections between the Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (IS... Read More


Day labourer beaten to death in Munshiganj, weapons and ammunition left on the body

Dhaka, May 2 -- A day labourer has allegedly been beaten to death in Munshiganj Sadar Upazila. The attackers left a pipegun and ammunition on the body. A body was recovered from the Madhya Makhati ar... Read More


Toxic discharge from factories turns Sutang River into death trap for crops

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Sutang River, flowing into Bangladesh from India, has long served as a vital resource for irrigation, transport, pottery, and daily use across Habiganj and its neighbouring areas. ... Read More


Two female 'members of pornography ring' arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 2 -- Police have arrested two female members allegedly part of a gang involved in circulating the videos of so-called torture on men by women and perverted sex on social media "in exchange ... Read More


Bangladesh face UAE in T20 series in Sharjah on May 17

Dhaka, May 2 -- Ahead of their Pakistan tour, Bangladesh will play against the United Arab Emirates in two T20 games in the Gulf country on May 17 and 19 as part of the Tigers' preparation for next ye... Read More


BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to return to Bangladesh on May 5

Dhaka, May 2 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to return to Bangladesh after four months in London. She will be accompanied by her daughters-in-law Zobaida Rahman and Syeda Shamila Rahman Sithi, ... Read More


First death among Hajj pilgrims this year as 13,000 Bangladeshis arrive in Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, May 2 -- The first death has been registered among this year's Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims. The information was provided in the latest bulletin from the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj Affai... Read More


People will not give legitimacy to anyone without election, BNP's Amir Khosru says

Dhaka, May 1 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the people will not give legitimacy to anyone without national elections and labelled all who stand against national... Read More


Former IGP Mudabbir dies at 78, receives official funeral

Dhaka, May 1 -- Former inspector general of police (IGP) Mudabbir Hossain Chowdhury has died. He was 78, according to the state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). He passed away at h... Read More