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10 health tips for Ramadan fasting

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide. It commences and concludes with the sighting of the crescent moon. Due to the Islamic calendar’s shorter duration compared to the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan shifts earlier by 10 days annually, allowing it to traverse all seasons within a 33-year cycle. Throughout Ramadan, Muslims observe ...

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Bangladesh, Bhutan sign 3 new MoUs

Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday signed three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The MoUs are: Establishment of a Special Economic Zone in Kurigram, Setting up a Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit in Thimphu, and technical cooperation on consumer rights. Another MoU on cultural exchange was renewed. Health Minister Smanta Lal Sen, ...

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Japan extends Tk 33.5mn to 2 grassroots human security projects

The government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 306,692, approximately Tk 33.5 million, to two Bangladeshi NGOs, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute and JAAGO Foundation Trust. Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori signed the ‘grant contracts’ for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) at the Embassy of Japan with the respective organizations on March 24. Bangladesh Shishu Hospital ...

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Bangladesh suffer massive 328 runs defeat to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have made a significant move up the latest ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings following their resounding victory against Bangladesh. In their first-ever Test assignment at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Lankan Lions defeated the Bangladesh Tigers by a massive 328-run margin. This was Sri Lanka’s eighth away Test win over the hosts, maintaining their impeccable record unbeaten record ...

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‘Let’s honour those who work silently for public welfare’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked all to identify and honour the dedicated souls who have been working silently for the welfare of people in different parts of the country. “There are many dedicated souls in different areas – villages and urban areas-of the country. I would like to call upon you to find such dedicated persons who have ...

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Trade through Benapole land port suspended

Trade between Bangladesh and India through Benapole-Petrapole land port remained suspended since Monday morning due to India’s DolYatra and Bangladesh’s Independence Day holidays. Though export and import have been suspended, the unloading of goods and other activities of the port remained uninterrupted. Karthik Chakraborty, general secretary of Petrapol C&F Staff Welfare Association of India and Sajedur Rahman, general secretary of ...

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PM Sheikh Hasina hands over Independence Award to 10 distinguished individuals

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday gave away the Independence Award-2024 to 10 distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country. The premier handed over the highest civilian award to the recipients or their family members at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city, reports UNB. Freedom Fighter Kazi Abdus Sattar Bir Pratik, Freedom fighter flight sergeant ...

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Dhaka rolls out red carpet to welcome Bhutanese king

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday was accorded a red carpet reception on his arrival in Dhaka on a four-day state visit to Bangladesh to attend a series of programmes including Independence Day celebrations. This is first state visit paid by any foreign dignitary since the formation of the new government after January 7 national election, reports UNB. ...

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Genocide Day today

The nation is observing the Genocide Day on Sunday in remembrance of the brutality carried out by the Pakistan occupation Army on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of March 25 in 1971 under the infamous “Operation Searchlight”. The government has taken various programmes to observe the day at state level with due respect. A one-minute “blackout” programme will ...

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London mayor rules out expansion of Ulez if he stays in role after election

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged not to expand the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) scheme if he returns to the role after May’s election. In a letter to London’s transport commissioner Andy Lord, Mr Khan wrote that he had “categorically” ruled out the introduction of a pay-per-mile scheme as well as any tightening of Ulez emissions standards. He ...

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