Bangladesh

The country is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with a spirit of festivity, cultural vibrancy, and traditional fervour. From cities to villages, people of all backgrounds are taking part in colourful rallies, musical events, fairs, and wearing traditional Bengali attire to mark the occasion. The government has organised elaborate programmes across ...

The Islamic Foundation has issued a directive requesting all mosques across the country to conduct Jumma (Friday) prayers at a uniform time of 1:30 PM. In a statement released today, the Foundation noted that Jumma prayers are currently held at varying times in different mosques, which often creates confusion for worshippers—especially travelers—who find it difficult to plan accordingly. “To eliminate ...

Bangladeshi authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the British MP and former Labour minister Tulip Siddiq. The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been investigating allegations Siddiq illegally received land as part of its wider probe of the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as prime minister in August. The Hampstead and Highgate MP, who quit as ...

Reverend Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed strong support for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s vision of a “Three Zero World”—a global framework that aspires to achieve zero net wealth concentration, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions. “We at the World Council of Churches actively promote the same Three Zero principles,” Reverend ...

Bangladesh is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1432, on Monday with widespread festivities that emphasize inclusivity by engaging communities from all ethnic backgrounds. Large crowds are expected to join “Nobo Barsho” celebrations throughout the country, especially in Dhaka, where vibrant events and processions will take place. As one of the most colorful and ...

The phrase “Except Israel” has been reinstated in Bangladeshi passports, officially confirming that travel to Israel remains prohibited for Bangladeshi citizens. The Ministry of Home Affairs (Security Services Division) announced the reinstatement through a circular issued on Sunday. Deputy Secretary of Security Services Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Neelima Afroz, confirmed the decision, stating, “The clause has been ...

A Dhaka court on Sunday acquitted BNP leader and former adviser to the party chairperson, Mosaddek Ali Falu, in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over illegal wealth accumulation and concealing asset information. Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 Judge Md Abdullah Al Mamun handed down the verdict and said that the prosecution failed to prove the charges. “He ...

Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul announced on Sunday that the Law Ministry has recommended the withdrawal of 7,184 politically-motivated cases filed during the previous government’s tenure. “Sometimes, cases are filed that aren’t truly politically motivated, and names are added through various means. Officials from the Law Ministry and Home Ministry are continuously reviewing these cases. I want to assure ...

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus today described Pahela Baishakh as a symbol of “our harmony,” extending his greetings to the nation on the occasion of the Bengali New Year, which will be celebrated tomorrow (Monday. “Tomorrow, Pahela Baishakh is one of the symbols of our harmony. People will celebrate it in their own ways, according to ...

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified the individual responsible for setting fire to a motif at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, an act that occurred ahead of the Pahela Baishakh celebrations. DMP Commissioner Sazzat Ali announced that the suspect is likely to be arrested before Monday morning, in time for the Ananda Shobhajatra procession. “The person responsible for setting ...