October 19, 2026

Maha Ashtami Celebrations Feature Kumari and Sandhi Puja Rituals

Dhaka:Maha Ashtami, the third day of the six-day Sharadiya Durga Puja festival, is being observed across the country with religious fervor and festivity. The day began with Maha Ashtami Kalparambha and Bihit Puja at various temples, including the Dhak…

BNP’s Commitment to Religious Equality Highlighted by Minister

Chandraganj:Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee emphasized that ensuring equal rights for followers of all religions is a fundamental principle of the BNP’s political agenda.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Anee made the…

Fishermen Sentenced for Illegal Hilsa Fishing in Chandpur

Chandpur:A mobile court has sentenced 22 fishermen to 12 days in jail for illegally catching hilsa in the Padma-Meghna river, defying a fishing ban imposed to protect the species during its breeding season.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, …

Barapukuria Coal Mine Resumes Extraction After Two-Month Hiatus

Parbatipur:Coal extraction has restarted at the new phase of Barapukuria Coal Mine in Parbatipur upazila after a suspension lasting over two months. This development follows the completion of essential technical preparations.

According to Bangladesh…

Government Focuses on Safety for Sharadiya Durga Puja Celebrations

Madhupur:Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam announced that the Home Ministry has issued strict directives to law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and uninterrupted Sharadiya Durga Puja, the main religi…

Gold Worth Tk 5 Crore Seized at Dhaka and Chattogram Airports

Chattogram:The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials conducted operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, seizing gold bars and gold-paste objects wi…