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Jumatul Wida: Devotees pray for divine blessings

Muslims across the country observed Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, today.
21 April 2023, 08:45 AM

Koko’s daughters in Dhaka to celebrate Eid with Khaleda

Zafia Rahman and Zahia Rahman, daughters of late Arafat Rahman Koko, have arrived in Dhaka from Britain to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their grandmother Khaleda Zia.
21 April 2023, 05:40 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka, some other districts during Eid vacation

There could be relief from the ongoing severe heatwave during the Eid vacations as there is a possibility of rain in at least four districts, including Dhaka, on April 21 and 22
18 April 2023, 07:02 AM

Fire brought under control after 3.5 hours

Thirty firefighting units brought the blaze under control at 9:10am
15 April 2023, 04:39 AM

Severe heatwave likely to start today or tomorrow: BMD meteorologist

The country is likely to witness a severe heatwave from today or tomorrow, according to a meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department
13 April 2023, 07:01 AM

Siblings aged 2 and 8 killed by live-wire 'trap' around mango tree

'Are their fruits more important than the lives of my babies?' the mother of the victims asked.
12 April 2023, 10:44 AM

President mourns demise of Zafrullah

President M Abdul Hamid today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and Liberation War veteran Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.
12 April 2023, 08:51 AM

AL wants to use DSA to win next polls

The Awami League wants to overcome the election hurdle using the Digital Security Act, the BNP said today.
11 April 2023, 11:22 AM

27 lakh to go thru Sadarghat launch terminal during Eid: Nat’l Committee

Although the number of passengers bound for Barishal division has reduced after the Padma Bridge was opened to public, Dhaka’s Sadarghat launch terminal will face unusual pressure of homebound people during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
11 April 2023, 10:12 AM

Tangail weavers hope for a festive boost after pandemic woes 

The weaving industry of Tangail, known for its traditional handloom products, has been struggling to survive due to the impact of the pandemic in the last few years. The weavers and traders who depend on this industry usually look forward to four major occasions: Pahela Baishakh, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha and Durga Puja.
11 April 2023, 09:20 AM

Dhaka’s air 5th most polluted in the world this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 199 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked fifth in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
11 April 2023, 06:45 AM

Chawkbazar building fire under control

Seven firefighting units brought the blaze under control at 12:05pm
11 April 2023, 05:44 AM

22nd session of 11th parliament prorogued

The special session of parliament, which was also the 22nd session of the 11th parliament, was prorogued today after five working days.
10 April 2023, 10:35 AM

Dr Zafrullah on life support

Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and freedom fighter Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury was put on life support today.
10 April 2023, 09:44 AM

Sultana died due to torture after abduction: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that Sultana Jasmine died due torture after her abduction.
9 April 2023, 11:56 AM

New law needed to stop them from distorting history

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq today in parliament proposed for enactment of a new law to take action against those who speak against the Liberation War and the spirit of independence.
9 April 2023, 11:49 AM

Bangabazar fire: Hijra communities donate Tk 20 lakh to traders

Hijra communities today donated Tk 20 lakh, raised from their members across the country, to the traders of Bangabazar Shopping Complex which was burnt to ashes in a massive fire last week.
9 April 2023, 10:12 AM

Politics has become a profession: JP MP Kazi Firoz

Jatiya Party MP Kazi Firoz said, for most people, politics, which used to be a passion, has become a profession nowadays.
9 April 2023, 09:32 AM

Bangladesh Bank starts releasing new taka notes for exchange

Bangladesh Bank has started releasing new taka notes for exchange from today, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, at specific branches of selected banks.
9 April 2023, 08:54 AM

SC chamber judge stays Sohel Rana's HC bail

Following the SC chamber judge's order, Sohel Rana cannot get released from jail, Assistant Attorney General Mohammad Saiful Alam told The Daily Star
9 April 2023, 06:08 AM