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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.…

Health Reform Commission proposes free primary care
The Health Sector Reform Commission on Monday unveiled its report…

Election timing an issue for Bangladesh to decide: Ambassador Miller
Reiterating its support for the delivery of an ambitious reform…

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.…
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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…
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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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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-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
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
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
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
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
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…