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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


Excess fare collection on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Bangladesh, March 18 -- In Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, two transport companies have been fined a total of 8,500 taka for charging excess fares from passengers at Shimrail Mor and Kanchpur areas on the D... Read More


Last-minute shopping increasing in Sylhet malls

Bangladesh, March 18 -- The last week of Ramadan is underway. So, as always, last-minute Eid shopping is in full swing in Sylhet. Preparations for the Eid festival are endless. People are rushing fro... Read More


Top police posts see major overhaul

Bangladesh, March 17 -- The government on Monday carried out a significant reshuffle in the top ranks of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Police, reassigning eight senior officials. Ac... Read More