After a gruelling schedule packed with international matches and domestic leagues, Bangladesh’s cricket stars are taking a well-deserved break to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with family and loved ones, reports UNB. National team captain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, will head to Rajshahi to celebrate Eid with his family. Similarly, Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been recovering from an injury, … Read more
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday congratulated the newly elected Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, reports BSS. In a letter wrote to the Irish Premier, she said, “I, on behalf of the Government and the People of Bangladesh, extend our heartiest congratulations to you on your assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of … Read more
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday urged the affluent people of the society to stand by the poor as well as the oppressed people of Palestine, reports BSS. The Head of State, in a congratulatory speech delivered on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the Credentials Hall of Bangabhaban, called upon the countrymen to enjoy the joys … Read more
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, expressed her heartfelt greetings to all of Bangladesh’s Freedom Fighters, recognising their sacrifices for the nation. Continuing her tradition of honouring these heroes, the Prime Minister sent flowers, fruits, and sweets to the war-wounded freedom fighters and the families of martyrs residing at the Martyred … Read more
A bus carrying pilgrims crashed into a deep ditch in southwest Pakistan, killing 17 people and injuring 16 others. They were travelling to a revered religious site in Baluchistan late Wednesday, the first day of Eid Al-Fitr celebrations and a public holiday in Pakistan, said a spokesperson for the provincial government, Shahid Rind, reports AP. … Read more
PTI founding chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, drawing a parallel between current developments in Pakistan with the circumstances leading to the 1971 Dhaka tragedy, on Tuesday warned that the present situation could result in economic collapse. He reminded the governmental authorities that the powers that be that countries and institutions could not survive … Read more
An airstrike from Israel killed three sons of Hamas’ top political leader in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, striking high-stakes targets at a time when Israel is holding delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group. Hamas said four of the leader’s grandchildren were also killed. Ismail Haniyeh ’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to … Read more
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen on Thursday expressed satisfaction after he found physicians and nurses on duty at several hospitals despite Eid holidays. Dr Sen expressed his satisfaction while visiting Mugda Medical College & Hospital in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, reports BSS. He said, “I visited several hospitals yesterday (Wednesday). I … Read more
Blaming the government for failing to keep the prices of commodities at reasonable level, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, has brought no joy for the country’s ordinary people due to exorbitant prices of all products. He said this after paying … Read more
At least 30 shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out at a market in Shariatpur’s Zajira upazila on Thursday. No casualties were reported. Locals said the fire broke out at a shop owned by Yunus in the market around 8am and it soon engulfed the adjoining shops, reports UNB. On information, two … Read more
