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42,342 Bangladeshi Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Dhaka: A total of 42,342 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far reached Saudi Arabia through 106 Hajj flights. Bangladesh Hajj Office Director Md Lokman Hossain reported that as of 10am today, 106 flights have successfully landed in Jeddah.

According …

Family Cards Uplifting Lives of Marginalised Women

Dhaka: Sabina Akhter, a domestic helper, and her husband, Md Saidur Rahman, an e-rickshaw puller, with their three children, used to live in the capital’s Karail slum. With great joy, Sabina said, ‘It was very difficult to pay the house rent after cov…

Two Arrested with 6,850 Yaba Tablets in Bagerhat

Bagerhat: Members of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized 6,850 pieces of yaba tablets in two separate operations in the district.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during a drive conducted …

Rain Halts Play After Bangladesh Slump to 50-3

Dhaka: Bangladesh suffered an early batting collapse before rain interrupted play in the series-deciding third T20 International against New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, at th…

Free Media a Key Commitment of BNP: Swapon

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, has emphasized that free and independent media is one of the key commitments of the present government in building a modern and democratic state. ‘The current government is determine…

Power Generation Resumes at Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant

Dinajpur: Power generation has resumed at the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant after a six-day shutdown, officials confirmed on Friday night. Chief Engineer Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique noted that the plant’s first unit, with a capacity of 125 megawatts, wa…