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Iran may allow Japanese ships through Hormuz

Dhaka, March 21 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is prepared to allow Japanese-linked vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Japan's Kyodo News. Araghchi... Read More


Iran fired missiles at joint US-UK base in Indian Ocean

Dhaka, March 21 -- Iran reportedly fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base in the middle of the Indian Ocea, indicating that it has missiles with l... Read More


President, PM offer Eid prayers together at National Eidgah after 36 years

Dhaka, March 21 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tareq Rahman offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers together at the National Eidgah ground on Saturday morning, marking a rare and historic mo... Read More


US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

Dhaka, March 21 -- The US government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said. Published by HT Digital Con... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr first congregation held at Baitul Mukarram

Dhaka, March 21 -- The first Eid-ul-Fitr congregation was held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka on Saturday. Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram, Maulana Mizanur Rahman, led the first ... Read More


Strict measures to be taken to enhance train service quality: State Minister

Dhaka, March 20 -- State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid emphasized the need for strict measures to enhance the quality of train services and prevent black marketing. The goal is to make the rail... Read More


PM personally monitoring Eid travel situation to ease people's sufferings

Dhaka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is keeping a close watch on the situation around passengers travelling home across the country for Eid, to try and ensure smooth journeys for them avoi... Read More


15,000 police deployed to prevent crime in Dhaka during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 20 -- Around 15,000 police personnel have been deployed across Dhaka to prevent theft, robbery and snatching as the capital remains largely deserted during the Eid holidays. Police said ... Read More


Three cement-laden trawlers capsize in Padma amid storm

Dhaka, March 20 -- Three cement-laden trawlers capsized in the Padma River after being caught in a sudden storm in Naria upazila of Shariatpur on Friday. The incident occurred in the Banshtala area w... Read More


PM to offer Eid prayers at National Eidgah tomorrow

Dhaka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will offer the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Jatiya Eidgah ground at 8.30am on Saturday. After offering the Eid prayers, the premier will exchange greeti... Read More