The first phase of the three-day 57th Bishwa Ijtema – the second largest congregation of Muslims – ends this morning (February 2) through “Akheri Munajat” (final prayer). Maulana Hafez Zobair Ahmad, leader of Bangladesh Tabligh Jamaat and head imam of Kakrail

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema is set to conclude this morning (Feb 2) with the Akheri Munajat along the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. Since 4:00 am, Muslims from across the country have been arriving at the Ijtema ground to participate in the final prayer. Maulana Kefayet

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said today (Feb 1) that the spirit of Amar Ekushey inspired the nation to launch the July uprising with the goal of creating a 'New Bangladesh.' He said, "The immense force that fueled the July Uprising was embedded in the unwavering

The Akheri Munajat for the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema is scheduled to take place from 9:00 am to 9:30 am tomorrow (Feb 2). In preparation for the event, public transportation in the Tongi area will be suspended from midnight on Saturday, said Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan

A high-level probe body was formed and the commander of the relevant military camp was withdrawn over the death of Jubo Dal leader Touhidur Rahman (40). The Inter-Forces Public Relations Department (ISPR) issued a notification this afternoon (Feb 1) in this regard. According to the

There is no alternative to establishing an independent prosecution service and a Supreme Court Secretariat to institutionalise the independence of the judiciary, said Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed. He made this statement as the chief guest at a seminar organized by the Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Feb 1) forecasts a further drop in temperature over the next five days. Moderate to dense fog may develop in several areas across the country during the midnight to morning hours, lingering in some places until noon. The BMD also

A government taskforce has recommended establishing a Regulatory Reform Commission (RRC) to tackle the widespread problems of over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape that are hindering business growth, governance, and the tax system. The taskforce's report emphasized that these

Dhaka's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the capital of Bangladesh ranked fifth globally for the most polluted air. As of 8:52 am on Saturday (February 1), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Dhaka was 189, categorizing the air as 'very unhealthy'. The Eastern

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, the country's largest literary event honoring the martyrs of the Language Movement, will kick off today (February 1) on the Bangla Academy premises. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is expected to inaugurate the fair with Bangla Academy

The police headquarters has urged dismissed officers not to block roads and cause public suffering while protesting their job termination under the previous government. In a statement issued on Friday (January 31) by Assistant Inspector General Inamul Haque Sagar, the police

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Committee, has tied the knot on Friday (January 31). Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud confirmed the information through a Facebook post.  He shared a photo on his verified page, showing Sarjis Alam dressed as a groom

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has debunked a report published by Indian news outlet Anandabazar Online, which speculated about the possibility of a military coup in Bangladesh. In a post on its verified Facebook page, "CA Press Wing Facts," on Friday (January 31), the

There are no security concerns regarding the Awami League's programmes in February, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali.  He made the remark during a press conference on Friday (January 31) at 11:30 am while discussing security measures for

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate month long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025 tomorrow on the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises. CA is likely to inaugurate the Book Fair at 3pm on February 1. Amar Ekushey Book Fair Committee Member Secretary Dr

A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a sand-laden pickup van in Bagadi Union of Chandpur Sadar Upazila on Friday (January 31). The accident happened near the Chourasta Bridge on the Chandpur-Faridganj road around 11:30 am. The deceased Nurul Islam Nuru Bhuiyan, 45, was a

A Rangpur court on Friday (January 31), placed former Social Welfare Minister Mohammad Nuruzzaman Ahmed on five-day remand in a case filed for killing a student, Mahmudul Hasan Munna, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Rangpur Metropolitan Cognizance Court-3 Judge Debi

The Fakihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman (Rah.) Jame Mosque in Block N of Bashundhara Residential Area has designated a dedicated space for women to perform Jumma prayer on the second floor.  All interested women have been invited to attend. The under-construction mosque, funded

Three people were killed and at least four others injured after a bus hit a three-wheeler in the Satmatha China Hall area of Rangpur city on Friday (January 31) morning. According to passengers of both vehicles, the accident occurred around 8:30 am due to heavy fog. However, the

At least seven shops were gutted after a fire broke out at Omar Ali Market in Chattogram city's leather warehouse area early Friday (January 31). According to Agrabad Fire Service, nine units from Agrabad, Karnaphuli, Chandanpura, Nandan Kanan, and Lama Bazar fire stations worked