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Rain may persist even on Eid Day

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast continued rain and thunderstorms across large parts of the country over the next five days, raising the possibility of wet w... Read More


Eid security put on high alert

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The government has adopted a comprehensive nationwide security and monitoring plan ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, with authorities focusing on safe travel, cattle market security, pr... Read More


Massive Eid rush leaves Dhaka packed

Bangladesh, May 26 -- A massive wave of homebound travel swept out of Dhaka on Monday as the seven-day Eid-ul-Adha holiday exodus began, with authorities estimating that more than a million people are... Read More


Aid inflows lag behind FY goals

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Foreign aid disbursement and fresh commitments to Bangladesh remained significantly below fiscal year targets during the current financial year, while the country's external debt... Read More


Govt races to unlock as budget support falls short

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Amid mounting economic pressure stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government is increasingly turning to the reallocation of unused foreign-funded project... Read More


Court fixes June 1 for Ramisa case charges

Bangladesh, May 25 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed June 1 for a hearing on the framing of charges in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, where the child was a... Read More


This Eid, Our Own Cows Are Finally Getting Their Chance

Bangladesh, May 25 -- For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm - the markets buzzing with the arrival of cattle trucks from across the ... Read More


Women lead expansion of cattle farming

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Mahmuda Begum Shukta began a small cattle farm at her village home in Borogangdia under Daulatpur Upazila of Kushtia district with the dream of earning additional income and beco... Read More


Countrywide cattle trade picks up ahead of Eid

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Sacrificial animal markets across the country, including those in the capital, have started bustling with activity ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, as buyers and sellers gather for one of t... Read More


Millions gather for holy Hajj

Bangladesh, May 25 -- The sacred Hajj pilgrimage officially begins today as millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform one of the most import... Read More