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5 youngsters revive fading tradition of Eid cards in capital

Dhaka, March 18 -- Once a vibrant part of Eid celebrations, the tradition of exchanging Eid greeting cards is now on the verge of disappearing in Bangladesh, if it hasn't already. In an effort to rev... Read More


Eid 2026 countdown begins: Will shawwal crescent appear today?

, March 18 -- majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, are going to attempt to sight the Shawwal crescent today (Wednesday) evening, as they mark the 29th day of Ramadan. Other ... Read More


Two accused in drug-related offences snatched away from police custody in Sylhet

Sylhet, March 18 -- A group of local people attacked police and snatched away two suspected accused while they were being taken to a police station with drugs in Sylhet district. Manjurul Alam, addit... Read More


Iran women's football team returns home after asylum controversy

Dhaka, March 18 -- Members of Iran's women's national football team and their support staff have returned to Iran, Fars news agency reported. The agency showed the team being welcomed by officials an... Read More


Farmers to get insurance coverage against natural disasters: Agriculture Minister

Dhaka, March 18 -- The government will introduce crop insurance to protect farmers from losses caused by natural disasters, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said on Wednesday. "If crops a... Read More


Senior Iranian intelligence officials also killed, says Israeli army

Dhaka, March 18 -- Israel's military said Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was killed in an overnight airstrike on Tehran, adding that other senior officials in the ministry were also "eliminated" ... Read More


Preparations afoot for largest Eid congregation at Sholakia Eidgah

Kishoreganj, March 18 -- All preparations have been completed for the country's largest Eid congregation at the historic Sholakia Eidgah Maidan in Kishoreganj, where the 199th Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat will ... Read More


Father, son killed as truck hits motorbike in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, March 18 -- year old son were killed when a sand-laden truck rammed their motorbike at Baneshwar Kolahata in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Kawser,... Read More


3 of a family killed as microbus catches fire in Bogura

, March 18 -- Three people were burned to dead and nine others suffered burn injuries after the gas cylinder of a microbus exploded on Dhaka-Bogura highway at Sonka in Sherpur upazila of Bogura distri... Read More


'Nil Sagar Express' train derails in Bogura; several injured

Bogura, March 18 -- Nine bogies of a train derailed at Santahar Rail Station in Adamdighi upazila in Bogura district on Wednesday afternoon, halting train communication between Dhaka and the northern ... Read More