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Bangladesh declares 10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

News —6 May, 2025 15:38

The government has announced a 10-day holiday from 5 June to 14 June on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, allowing holidaymakers to enjoy an extended break.…

Bangladesh declares 10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

Health Reform Commission proposes free primary care

The Health Sector Reform Commission on Monday unveiled its report…

Health Reform Commission proposes free primary care
Election timing an issue for Bangladesh to decide: Ambassador Miller

Reiterating its support for the delivery of an ambitious reform…

Election timing an issue for Bangladesh to decide: Ambassador Miller

2 held over attack on Hasnat in Gazipur

2 held over attack on Hasnat in Gazipur

Police arrested two people in connection with an alleged attack on the vehicle carrying the chief organiser (south) of NCP, Hasnat Abdullah, that occurred in Gazipur on Sunday night.…

Pakistan warns of nuclear response over disrupted water supply

Pakistan warns of nuclear response over disrupted water supply

Pakistan's ambassador to Russia has warned that Islamabad could resort to its full military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if it is attacked by India or if New Delhi disrupts…

Khaleda Zia to return home at 10:30am Tuesday

Khaleda Zia to return home at 10:30am Tuesday

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will return home after overseas treatment on Tuesday morning. "BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda…

Barrister Abdur Razzaq dies

Barrister Abdur Razzaq dies

Barrister Abdur Razzaq, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, died at a hospital in the capital this afternoon.    He died at 4.10pm at the age of 74, Advocate Mohammad Shishir Monir confirmed the news.

Unresolved Rohingya issue threatens entire region: Touhid

Unresolved Rohingya issue threatens entire region: Touhid

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday called upon the international community to come forward and resolve the Rohingya issue, otherwise, he warned it will be a problem…

Press wing debunks Indian media report on CA

Press wing debunks Indian media report on CA

Chief Adviser's Press Wing today debunked a recent report of Indian television channel Aaj Tak Bangla on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.   "A report was aired…

Tarique Rahman backs media freedom with satirical post

Tarique Rahman backs media freedom with satirical post

  On World Press Freedom Day, Tarique Rahman, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), drew attention by sharing an old satirical cartoon featuring himself and…

India bans all imports from Pakistan amid tensions over Pahalgam attack

India bans all imports from Pakistan amid tensions over Pahalgam attack

In another strict move against Pakistan, India has banned all imports from the neighbouring country amid soaring tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack. The decision has been taken…

Hefazat announces nationwide demonstrations on May 23

Hefazat announces nationwide demonstrations on May 23

Hefazat-e-Islam will stage demonstrations across the country on May 23 to press home their various demands including cancellation of the report of the Reform Commission on Women Affairs.…

Abrar Fahad murder case: HC releases full verdict

Abrar Fahad murder case: HC releases full verdict

The High Court on Saturday released the full verdict that upheld the death penalty of 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) and life imprisonment…

AL's ‘Boat’ symbol must be erased from Bangladesh: NCP

AL's ‘Boat’ symbol must be erased from Bangladesh: NCP

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday demanded the eradication of Awami League’s ‘boat’ election symbol from Bangladesh, accusing the party…

MoFA disowns ex-Army official’s remarks on India, reaffirms peaceful policy

MoFA disowns ex-Army official’s remarks on India, reaffirms peaceful policy

The government on Friday clarified that the recent remarks made by Major General (retired) ALM Fazlur Rahman on his personal social media account were expressed solely in a personal…

Khaleda along with 2 daughters-in-law to return home Monday

Khaleda along with 2 daughters-in-law to return home Monday

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is going to return home on Monday after a four-month stay in London for advanced medical treatment. She is expected to be…

Brain Drain from Bangladesh: When leaving country becomes ultimate goal for youths

Brain Drain from Bangladesh: When leaving country becomes ultimate goal for youths

The latest statistics from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reveal a sharp rise in the number of Bangladeshi students going abroad in pursuit…