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'Khushir Haat' in Rajshahi brings Eid joy for just Tk5

Bangladesh, March 19 -- Ahead of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, an online-based forum of women entrepreneurs, House of Beauty Bloom, has taken a unique initiative in Rajshahi to bring smiles to the... Read More


Bhomra Land Port closed for 10 days during Eid-ul-Fitr

Bangladesh, March 19 -- Import and export activities at the Bhomra Land Port in Satkhira will remain suspended for 10 days on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials said. According to port authoritie... Read More


855 Rangpur sanitation workers receive PM's Eid gift

Bangladesh, March 19 -- On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman distributed Tk 5,000 in cash to each sanitation worker of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) as an Eid gift. A total o... Read More


Illegal soil trade thrives in Chatmohar croplands

Bangladesh, March 19 -- A widespread "festival" of cutting soil from cropland is underway in different areas of Chatmohar upazila in Pabna. Ponds are being dug on cropland across various unions of the... Read More


Bangladeshi expat injured in Saudi missile strike dies

Bangladesh, March 19 -- A Bangladeshi expatriate has died while receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia after being injured in a missile attack. The deceased, Abdullah Al Mamun, 35, a native of Mymensing... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday as Shawwal moon not sighted

Bangladesh, March 19 -- The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on Saturday as the moon of Shawwal month of 1447 Hijri was not s... Read More


Mirza Mahmud Canal re-excavation begins

Bangladesh, March 18 -- The implementation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's development promises has begun, even before the election ink is wiped off voters' fingers, said Adv. M. Ruhul Kuddus Taluk... Read More


Agriculture Minister inaugurates canal re-excavation in Cumilla

Bangladesh, March 18 -- Food, Fisheries & Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has said the government has demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling pre-election promises through ... Read More


No festive buzz at Ishwardi's Benarasi Palli this Eid

Bangladesh, March 18 -- As Eid approaches, a time when the area is usually bustling with activity, Ishwardi's traditional Benarasi Palli remains unusually quiet this year. This century-old handloom i... Read More


12 shops gutted at Patuakhali market

Bangladesh, March 18 -- At least 12 business establishments were completely gutted in a massive fire at Kalishuri Bazar in Baufal upazila of the district early this morning causing an estimated loss o... Read More