Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged all to nourish closeness and unity with each other to build a new Bangladesh. “We will, of course, implement the dream of those, who sacrificed their lives and injured during July uprising, to build a new Bangladesh,” he said. “Despite various hurdles we will overcome the challenges that will come up before ...

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. The chief adviser was apprised by the Army Chief of the overall security measures centering the Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims. “During the meeting, the army chief informed the chief ...

Muslims across Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, marking the end of a month of fasting as the Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening. With thousands already leaving Dhaka to reunite with family in their hometowns, the capital is preparing for a day of festivity and prayer. The main Eid congregation will be held at the National Eidgah grounds ...

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to return to Bangladesh from London in mid-April, though the date is not yet confirmed, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Speaking to reporters at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Fakhrul said, “What I have heard is that Madam (Khaleda) will return home in mid-April, but it is still not ...

A new study suggests that factors beyond individual control—such as socioeconomic status and maternal health—can significantly influence the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese later in life. Led by Glenna Nightingale of the University of Edinburgh, the research was published on 26 March 2025 in PLOS ONE. Using data from the 1958 National Child Development Study, which tracked over 17,000 ...

One of the most well-liked traditional attires for males on Eid is panjabi. Every year, different materials, colors, embroidery, and modern styles affect the fashion trends for Eid. Panjabi is an essential part of Eid celebrations in Bangladesh, combining tradition with modern fashion trends. Whether for Eid prayers, family gatherings, or social events, Panjabis reflect elegance and cultural heritage. Sailor ...

The United Kingdom has announced £10 million ($12.9 million) in humanitarian assistance for Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 1,600 lives and caused significant destruction. According to the UK Foreign Office, the funding will be directed toward essential relief efforts, including food, water, medical supplies, and shelter for the hardest-hit areas. Development Minister Jennifer Chapman stated that ...

The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surged to 1,644, with over 3,400 injured and 139 still missing. In response to the crisis, the shadow National Unity Government (NUG), which opposes the ruling military, has declared a unilateral two-week partial ceasefire to facilitate relief efforts. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction, particularly in Mandalay ...

Sunamganj Correspondent : Four people were killed after a boat capsized in the Boulai river in Sunamganj’s Jamalganj upazila last night. The deceased were identified as Beauty Chakraborty, 45, Kalpana Sarkar, 45, her daughter Rudra Sarkar, and Ganga Sarkar, 6. Another child, Sourav, 10, was critically injured and has been sent to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital for treatment. ...

Over Taka 4.25 crore toll was collected from 49,489 vehicles on the Padma Bridge from Thursday midnight to Friday midnight. Executive Engineer of Padma Bridge Sight Office Abu Sayad told BSS that homebound people are going to their destinations through the Mawa end of Munshiganj, the entrance of the southern part of the country, by using various vehicles on Padma ...