New york: U.S. stock markets moved lower on Friday, heading toward a fourth straight week of losses, although a slight drop in oil prices helped calm markets in other parts of the world. The S and P 500 fell 0.5% in early trading and was on track for …
Dhaka: As glittering shopping malls and crowded markets signal the arrival of Eid in the capital, a different reality unfolds in its narrow alleys where thousands of marginalised families are preparing for a festival stripped of joy. In Mohammadpur’s …
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday reaffirmed that the government is working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of Bangladeshis living in the Middle East amid the ongoing tensions. ‘Protecting our citizens …
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever toll collection and vehicle movement on the Padma and Jamuna bridges during this year’s Eid travel rush, the Road Transport and Bridges Ministry said on Friday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a re…
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…
Naogaon: Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed in Patnitala upazila of Naogaon and in some parts of Chapainawabganj on Friday in line with Saudi Arabia. In Naogaon, the Eid congregation was held at around 8:00 am in Kolonipara area of Ward No. 3 under Nazipur…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is keeping a close watch on the situation around passengers travelling home across the country for Eid, to try and ensure smooth journeys for them avoid any problems or hardship.
According to United News of Bang…
Patuakhali: A group of local miscreants attacked Haridevpur ferry ghat in Galachipa Upazila on Tuesday night, vandalising property, assaulting staff, and looting cash over extortion demands. The ghat’s leaseholder, Shibu Das, has reportedly gone into …
Dhaka: The country’s main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation is set to take place at the National Eidgah at 8:30am on Eid day, with five additional congregations scheduled at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. All necessary preparations have been completed at…