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Government Recalls Five Bangladeshi Envoys to Dhaka

Dhaka: The government has withdrawn five Bangladeshi envoys from their overseas postings and instructed them to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Dhaka, the ministry said today.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the …

Government Declares March 18 a Public Holiday

Dhaka: The government has officially declared a public holiday for Wednesday, March 18, through an executive order, as stated in a gazette notification.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the holiday has been announced because the date falls …

Two Sentenced to Jail Over Consuming Ganja in Narsingdi

Narsingdi: A mobile court in Manohardi upazila here sentenced two men to one and a half months of simple imprisonment for consuming ganja and creating disorderly behaviour. The drive was conducted on Sunday afternoon in the Dongipara area under Charma…

The Shared Silhouette of Sacrifice: Women of Palestine and Iran

Gaza: Today is March 8, 2026. In much of the world, International Women’s Day is a day of floral tributes and corporate speeches. But for the women navigating the dust of Gaza and the chilling shadow of the gallows in Iran, “progress” means surviving …

Hasina Trying to Destabilise Country from India: Fakhrul

Dhaka: Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is trying to destabilise Bangladesh while staying in India. ‘Fascist Hasina has fled to India, but from t…

BSRF Calls for Extended Eid Holiday for Media Workers

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) has put forward a demand for a five-day holiday for newspapers and media personnel in light of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The request was made by BSRF President Masudul Hoque and Gen…