April 30, 2026

Daily Wage Labourer Killed by Lightning Strike in Bagerhat

Bagerhat: A daily wage labourer has died in a lightning strike in Sarkardanga village in Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon in the district. The deceased was identified as Robin Hawlader, 53, son of Jagdish Hawlader of the village. He was killed by …

39,398 Bangladeshi Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Jeddah: A total of 39,398 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia on 98 Hajj flights to perform the holy Hajj this year. Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office, Md Lokman Hossain, confirmed that these flights had landed in Jeddah by 10:…

Swapon Challenges Jamaat-e-Islami on Sharia Law Stance

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today called for Jamaat-e-Islami to clarify its stance on the implementation of Sharia law in Bangladesh, amidst ongoing ambiguity and public concern regarding their political intentions….

PM Reiterates Commitment to Religious Harmony in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building a safe and inclusive Bangladesh for people of all religions and beliefs. In a message marking the upcoming Buddha Purnima, the Prime Minister emphasised equal …