A new book titled ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ by Siddiqur Rahman Khan, addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh.  Khan, an experienced journalist

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country tomorrow night with due religious fervour and devotion. On this occasion, Islamic Foundation (IF) has chalked out programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here, an Islamic Foundation (IF)

The forthcoming World Youth Festival, scheduled in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory (Sochi) from 1 to March 7, is poised to host a delegation of 95 youth leaders from Bangladesh.  The event, organised under Russian President Vladimir Putin's directive to foster

The Gujarat High Court on Friday ordered the in-laws of a 40-year-old widow to hand over the custody of a four-year-old daughter to her, three years after the two parties continued a custody battle, following the alleged suicide of her husband. Tasnim Habib Presswala, a Bangladeshi

10,337 Bangladeshi migrants applied for regularisation in Greece last year, whereas 3,405 were granted legal status, Greek authorities told InfoMigrants. On the other hand, 1,009 applications were rejected for different reasons, SchengenVisaInfo reports. The regularisation process

Three Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended by the police for allegedly residing illegally in the Vikhroli Park Site area of Mumbai. The arrests were carried out based on information about the presence of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh near the Lower Depot in the Park Site

Saiful Islam, a Bangladeshi cleaner working in Dubai, lost his life in a suspected early morning hit-and-run incident while cycling to work at a supermarket in 8 Boulevard Walk in Downtown Dubai.  Saiful, 41, leaves behind his wife Jasmine and their two young children: a

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in next 24 hours from 9am today (Feb 24). According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind

A US delegation comprising high officials of National Security Council, State Department, and USAID arrived in Dhaka today (Feb 24) on a three-day official visit to discuss ways to further strengthen diplomatic ties with Dhaka. The three officials include Eileen Laubacher, Special

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (February 24) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Two people were killed and at least six others injured after a bus of 'Ena Paribahan' collided with a covered van in Narsingdi's Palash upazila early Saturday (Feb 24). The deceased identified as Idris Ali, driver of the Ena Paribahan bus; and Shaheed Mia, driver of the

Former Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the visa system between Bangladesh and India should be more simplified. He also said, "I think a lot of Bangladeshis come to India for various purposes including medical treatment and education." "I don't

Three teenagers were killed in a motorcycle accident in the capital's Dakshin Khan Ashiyan City area on Friday (Feb 23) night. The deceased were Rabiul Islam, Md Junayed and Omar Farruq, aged about 15-16.  Dakshinkhan Police Station OC Siddiqur Rahman confirmed the matter.

Salman F Rahman, prime minister’s private industry and investment adviser, on Friday (Feb 23) said tough action will be taken against dishonest traders if they hike prices of essential commodities during the upcoming Ramadan. He warned while talking to reporters in Rajshahi

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested 37 suspected members of 'Kishor Gang' in the capital and its surrounding areas. The arrested were identified as members of different groups including Kishor Gang-007 Group, Baba Group, Jaura Group, D Company and Jahangir Group.

Two women were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Satkhira's Ashashuni upazila on Friday (Feb 23) morning. The accident happened in Nawapara area around 9 am. The deceased were Fazila Khatun, hailed from Paikgachha upazila in Khulna, and Asia Begum, from

A young helper of a truck driver was killed after another truck smashed from back in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram. The incident happened near Dhaka-Chattogram Shuklalhat shopping complex early Friday (Feb 23). The deceased was identified as Babul, 18, son of late Nur Islam of

A fresh batch of 144 irregular Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained from different parts of Benghazi city of Libya have been repatriated to Dhaka. They returned to Dhaka from Benghazi on a chartered flight of Burak Airlines at 4am on Friday. This information was given in a press

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 23) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours as of 9 am tomorrow. According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 23) assured the countrymen that there will be no shortage of essential commodities during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. "There will be no shortage of anything (essential commodities) in Ramadan. All arrangements have already been