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Millions leave Dhaka ahead of Eid; security tightened as terminals overflow

Dhaka, March 17 -- Millions of people have started leaving the capital ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, leading to overwhelming crowds at major transport hubs, including Sadarghat Launch Terminal an... Read More


Half of factories yet to pay Eid bonus despite govt deadline

, March 17 -- Despite clear directives from the government, nearly half of the country's industrial units have failed to clear Eid bonuses for their workers, while one-fourth are still sitting on outs... Read More


PM orders ministries to provide aid to hailstorm, flash floods victims

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to provide immediate assistance to people affected by rec... Read More


Dhaka, Beijing comprehensive strategic cooperative partners: Ambassador Yao Wen

Dhaka, March 17 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Bangladesh and China are 'comprehensive strategic cooperative partners' and his country will continue to implement more proj... Read More


Eid journey to be hassle free: Road Transport Minister

Barishal, March 17 -- Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday said over the next two to three days, around 1.5 crore people will leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid and efforts are ... Read More


Govt to launch pre-piloting of Farmers' Card for 21,500 farmers

Dhaka, March 17 -- The government is set to launch the pre-piloting of Farmers' Card scheme for around 21,500 farmers on Pahela Baishakh, marking another step in fulfilling its election pledge to supp... Read More


Crescent moon sighting signals end of Ramadan in UAE, Eid-ul- Fitr expected Friday

, March 17 -- The crescent moon marking the conclusion of Ramadan was sighted over the United Arab Emirates early Tuesday morning. Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Emirates Astronomical Society, capt... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr congregation to be held at South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad

Dhaka, March 17 -- ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 8 am on Saturday, subject to the sighting of the moon. Members of Parliament, officials and emp... Read More


RAB to keep 24/7 vigil as Dhaka empties for Eid

Dhaka, March 17 -- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is maintaining round-the-clock security across Dhaka city during the Eid holidays as large numbers of residents leave the capital. Commanding Officer o... Read More


World Bank to boost support for large-scale job creation in Bangladesh: VP Zutt

, March 17 -- World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has said it will strengthen its support for large-scale job creation in Bangladesh, particularly for young people. He made the sta... Read More