Bangladesh

A seven-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday begins on Monday, allowing millions of people to travel to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with family members. Under the government-declared holiday schedule, offices will remain closed from May 25 to May 31 for employees of government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutions. The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, will be ...

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman held a farewell meeting with outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma on Sunday afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat. The farewell meeting took place as the Indian envoy prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was also present during the ...

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday called on businesses to submit sector-specific proposals aimed at expanding Bangladesh’s export presence in the Saudi Arabian market. “The government is ready to extend all necessary support to strengthen trade and skilled manpower development,” he said. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the ...

Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Sunday said there is no fear of any major disruption to train schedules during the Eid-ul-Azha rush despite the mounting pressure of homebound passengers. “Passenger demand for train travel rises sharply during Eid as many people prefer rail journeys to travel outside Dhaka. However, the number of trains and carrying capacity remain inadequate compared ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday held a courtesy meeting with officials of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) and discussed rehabilitation services and support for people with disabilities. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office at the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat in the afternoon. During the meeting, CRP representatives briefed the prime minister ...

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has intensified security measures across the country, particularly at cattle markets, to maintain law and order ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Continuing its efforts from previous years, the elite force has adopted especial security arrangements this year to ensure a safe and peaceful environment centering Eid cattle markets. As part of these measures, RAB Director ...

Fisheries, Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said on Sunday that the government has taken special security measures across the country’s cattle markets to ensure the safety of traders, farmers, and buyers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. To prevent the spread of counterfeit currency, specialised fake note detector machines have been installed at the markets. Additionally, dedicated banking services have ...

DNA profiling has confirmed that Sohel Rana committed the rape. Ramisa has been strangled after rape. The autopsy report of the child and the DNA samples of the child and the accused were handed over to the investigation officer on Saturday (May 23). Accused Sohel Rana’s wife, Swapna, has also been brought before the tribunal in connection with the case. ...

Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has announced that five pairs of special trains will begin operating from Monday to ease passenger travel ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The railways minister made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Sunday after inspecting Kamalapur Railway Station. He said train travel demand remains exceptionally high during the Eid season, making rail transport one of the ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday called for stronger international support and increased global funding under the United Nations (UN) framework to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis, describing the issue as a growing humanitarian and national security challenge for Bangladesh. The call came during a courtesy meeting between the Home Minister and UN Resident Coordinator ad interim Carol Flore-Smereczniak at ...