Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) AKM Shahidur Rahman today said strict steps have been taken to strengthen security arrangements so that Eid celebrating people can travel and enjoy the Eid vacation safely. Speaking at a press conference on Eid security at the

Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday as the Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening, marking the end of Ramadan after 29 days. With the sighting of the Shawwal moon, Ramadan ended in 29 days on the Arabic calendar this time. Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus extended

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today. During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser on overall security measures for Eid-ul-Fitr, focusing on key areas such as

The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned that providing false information during visa applications and interviews could result in sanctions, including lifelong entry bans. In a Facebook post on Sunday (March 30), the embassy said: "Criminal convictions can permanently bar you from

Two executive orders issued by US President Donald Trump have indefinitely suspended the processing of Green Card applications for political asylum seekers and refugees in the name of national security. As a result, over a million foreign nationals, including thousands of Bangladeshis,

There is no security threat in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali assured on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after inspecting security arrangements at the National Eidgah Maidan, where the main Eid congregation will be held, he said,

A 95-year-old woman, her daughter, and two granddaughters were killed after a passenger bus collided with their auto-rickshaw this morning (March 30). The collision occurred around 7:30 am on the Mymensingh-Kishoreganj highway near the Chandrapara area of Gouripur Upazila. The

Home Affairs Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised the smoothness of this year’s Eid travel, attributing it to a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and the end of the train ticket black market. Speaking to reporters after a visit to Kamalapur Railway Station on

A press conference has been scheduled for 2 pm today (March 30), to discuss Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' recent visit to China. The event will take place at the Bangladesh Foreign Service Academy and will be addressed by Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Advisor's High

A mild to moderate heat wave is currently sweeping through various regions of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported today. The heat is expected to ease in some areas. According to the BMD bulletin issued at 9 am, the heat wave is impacting Dhaka, Rajshahi,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will join the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah ground at 8:30 am on Eid day. Later in the day, at 4 pm, he will greet dignitaries and individuals from various sectors at his office in Tejgaon, as part of the Eid celebrations, according

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated today (March 30) across various regions of Bangladesh in alignment with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. In Chandpur, the festival is observed in several villages, including Sadra Darbar Sharif in Hajiganj Upazila.  The first Eid

Two people were shot dead, and two others sustained bullet injuries in a dispute over sand extraction in Chandanpura Baklia, Chattogram, early Saturday morning (March 29). The deceased have been identified as Md. Abdullah and private car driver Manik. One of the injured, Robin, is

The National Moon Sighting Committee will convene on Sunday (March 30) evening to determine the sighting of the Shawwal moon and confirm the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 pm after Maghrib, will be held at the Islamic Foundation’s conference

The main Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat (congregation) in Dhaka will be held at 8:30 am at the National Eidgah Maidan, with thousands of people expected to gather for prayers. Additionally, for residents of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), a large congregation will be held at the old trade

Another one died in Bogura after consuming suspected toxic alcohol, bringing the death toll from the incident to three, authorities confirmed. The latest victim, a young man, died while receiving treatment at Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital on Saturday night (March

Dhaka’s air quality remains a concern as the city ranked seventh among 124 cities worldwide in terms of air pollution on Sunday (March 30), according to data from Switzerland-based monitoring organization IQAir.  Kathmandu, Nepal, recorded the worst air quality. At 10 am

A clash erupted between security forces and the notorious Kala Lavlu Bahini in Khulna during a late-night operation, resulting in multiple injuries and the recovery of firearms and ammunition. The confrontation took place in the Arambagh area of the city between midnight and 3:30 am on

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the resilient and courageous "July Girls"—the Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh—on receiving a prestigious US award. "On behalf of the interim government of

The 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has been conferred upon the July girls (Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh) in recognition of their pivotal role in last year's student-led mass uprising. The US Department of State announced this on March 28.