Saudi Arabia is considering barring overseas pilgrims from the annual haj for the second year running as COVID-19 cases rise globally and worries grow about the emergence of new variants, two sources familiar with the matter said today.

Nationals from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal will be prohibited from entering Malaysia from now adding to the earlier temporary ban on flights to and from India which was announced on April 26.

Saudi Arabian authorities have released new pictures that offer a never-before-seen close-up view of the Black Stone in the Kaaba.

Cooking oil is a staple in many of our cupboards and diets, and different oils can provide unique flavours, fragrances, and textures to our favourite recipes.

What started as a small concept on Pahela Falgun last year, is not a fledging enterprise offering quality shoes and leather products. Keeping Eid in mind,

Halda Valley has come up with a Spring Flush collection of tea. Made from the first leaves of the tea plant, these are collected in spring at Halda Valley’s tea garden in Fatikchari, Chittagong. This tea is already disseminated across the country in a special packaging, the Spring Flush collection.

With two decades of experience in bringing the best of Indian cuisine, Khazana has reopened its door on 10 March, 2021 with an exquisite new venture at Gulshan 2.

This Ramadan enjoy The Westin Dhaka’s exquisite Iftar offerings from the comfort of your home.

Rose by Nizhu, a popular designer’s collection of Bangladesh has developed a fitting Eid collection for 2021. The latest wardrobe by the fashion house consists of minimalistic designs in soft and sombre colours like pastels and corals.

We have partnered with DHL to offer express delivery within seven business days to these international destinations. Customers can place an order through our website or through our mobile app on the Google Playstore and the apple app store.

Renowned fashion house, Cats Eye is offering a discount on all online purchases ahead of Eid ul Fitr. Log onto www.catseye.com.bd or check their verified Facebook page for more information.

Without compromising on the glam factor, all of the saris are made from comfortable fabrics. The hand stitched saris range between Tk 3000 to Tk 10000. Kadambari believes, customer satisfaction is the key and clients from Dhaka will get delivery absolutely free within 48-hrs.

Nargisus, the first high-end label by Le Reve is launched with the concept of beauty, passion and charm in elite fashion. The whole label contains not just party wear, but all kinds of attire to fulfill your dream style solution according to your mood.

At this point in time, foodpanda is collaborating with five NGOs as part of this effort to raise money for, and help those in need. These NGOs include Bidyanondo Foundation, It’s Humanity Foundation (IHF), Footsteps Bangladesh, JAAGO Foundation, and Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT).

For few designers, it is no longer about fashion, runway, or even fame. It’s about creating a legacy, and leaving a better world for the consumers; and while on the journey if there are a few thousand followers on Facebook and Instagram then —why not?

Saudi Arabia will permit citizens immunised against Covid-19 to travel abroad from May 17, the interior ministry said Sunday, more than a year after Saudis were barred from external trips.

US-Bangla Airlines will resume its regular international flight on the Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur route from May 4.

After a 17-day break, international flights to and from Dhaka resumed today following government guidelines and instructions.

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials said.

The religious affairs ministry has come to know that a fraudulent group is taking money from people to include them as hajj aspirants this year.