Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s Buddhist community prepares to celebrate Buddha Purnima on May 1, the biggest of their religious festival, expecting the event to reaffirm their harmonious coexistence that subsisted for centuries in the country.
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Mymensingh: An elderly woman was hacked to death allegedly by her grandson for refusal to transfer land to him in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Ayesha Khatun, 70, of Jatia village under Bhaitkandi uni…
Chattogram: State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Thursday claimed that no waterlogging occurred in Chattogram during the recent rainfall, dismissing media reports as ‘baseless, fabricated and imaginary.’ Speaking in a statement under …
Motijheel: A fire broke out at the Jiban Bima Tower in the city’s commercial hub, Motijheel, on Thursday, marking the second such incident in just 17 days. The recurring fires in the 21-story building have sparked intense panic among thousands of offi…
Dhaka:: CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan has extended greetings to the members of the Buddhist community of Bangladesh and across the world on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. In a message today, he emphasized the significance of Gautam Buddha as a sym…
Dhaka: Buddhists across the country are set to celebrate Buddha Purnima tomorrow, marking the most sacred and significant religious festival with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervor.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Buddha Purnima, …
Cumilla: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a large consignment of Indian sarees and three-piece garments worth over Taka 1.14 crore during an anti-smuggling drive in Cumilla’s Chauddagram upazila. The drive was conducted in the border-adjacent …
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today emphasized his government’s dedication to fostering an environment where all citizens, irrespective of their political affiliations, beliefs, religions, or castes, can live in peace and safety.
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Bagerhat: A court here today sentenced a cash officer of Agrani Bank to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case filed over embezzlement of funds. Divisional Special Judge Ashraful Islam also fined the convict, Syed Shion Saif, of the bank’s Morelg…