March 20, 2026

186 Bangladeshi Nationals Evacuated from Iran to Arrive in Dhaka

Dhaka: An evacuation flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, carrying expatriate Bangladeshi nationals evacuated from Iran, is expected to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:30 am on Saturday. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Is…

PM Calls for Sharing Eid Joy with Helpless, Underprivileged

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday urged people to stand by the helpless and underprivileged on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, sharing the festive happiness with all sections of society. In a message on the occasion of Eid, he greeted the pe…

Jumatul Wida Prayers Draw Large Congregations Across Bangladesh

Dhaka: Muslims across Bangladesh observed Jumatul Wida, the final Friday of Ramadan, with deep religious devotion. A large number of fasting devotees attended Jum’a prayers at mosques nationwide, offering special munajats seeking blessings for the nat…

RAB Strengthens Security Measures Nationwide for Eid-ul-Fitr

Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken special security measures across the country including capital Dhaka, marking Eid-ul-Fitr as in previous years. As part of the initiative, RAB’s Acting Director General Colonel Iftekhar Ahmed on Friday ins…

Air Quality in Dhaka ‘Moderate’ as City Ranks 10th Globally

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world’s most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126 at 11:15 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ indicating ge…