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Those who cannot go to Hajj in 2027

The deadline for preliminary registration to perform the holy Hajj in 2027 ends next Thursday (September 24). The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that registration must be completed within the stipulated time and the deadline will not be extended further.

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Politics

Tarique Rahman must decide how he will give up power: Nahid Islam

Opposition Chief Whip and convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Nahid Islam has alleged that BNP, after coming to power, is depriving people of their rights and destroying democracy. He said Tarique Rahman must decide how he will give up power.

3 weeks ago 607 views

Politics

We have come out with the demand of 180 million people: Jamaat Ameer

A roadside meeting was held at the Bhogra Bypass area in Gazipur on the occasion of the Dhaka-Rangpur Long March, organized by the 11-party alliance. At the meeting held on Saturday (September 19) morning, seven-point demands were raised, including implementation of the referendum verdict, trial of the July genocide, controlling commodity prices and improving the law and order situation.

3 weeks ago 624 views

National

12.5 million cubic feet of gas being added to the national grid today

From well No. 28 of the Titas gas field of Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Limited (BGFCL), 12.5 million cubic feet of gas is being added to the national grid today, Saturday.

3 weeks ago 465 views

National

Bangladesh will review 101 agreements with New Delhi

Bangladesh will review 101 agreements and memoranda of understanding made with India during the tenure of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India has said that necessary measures will be taken on the matter.

3 weeks ago 664 views

National

Three BIWTC ships being converted into floating hospitals

A plan has been taken to convert three passenger ships of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) into modern 'floating hospitals' to deliver improved healthcare to people in coastal and remote island areas. The three ships are—MV Madhumati, MV Rupsha and MV Sugandha.

3 weeks ago 570 views

Country

33 kg baghair caught in Jamuna sold for Tk 50,000

A huge 33 kg baghair fish was caught from the Jamuna River in Bhuapur, Tangail. The fish was sold for Tk 50,000.

3 weeks ago 501 views

Education

Amin Ullah president, Jasim secretary of Kachua Upazila Secondary Teachers' Association

The new executive committee of the Kachua Upazila Secondary Teachers-Employees Association has been announced. Md. Amin Ullah, head teacher of Masnigacha High School, has been made president, and Md. Jasim Uddin, assistant head teacher of Burgi High School, has been made general secretary.

3 weeks ago 711 views

Country

Golapi, who lived on the Shahbagh footpath, gets new house given by the Prime Minister

The keys to a new house built in Ratnapur of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria for Golapi Begum, who lived on the footpath in Shahbagh of the capital, have been handed over. On Friday (September 18) morning, the house keys were formally handed over to her.

3 weeks ago 554 views

Country

Previous government had taken the education system to the brink of destruction: State Minister Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said that the previous government had taken the country's education system to the brink of destruction. The current government is working to make the education system dynamic.

3 weeks ago 532 views

Economy

Inflation at 10-month low in August

The country's overall inflation fell for the third consecutive month. According to the latest estimate of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), inflation fell to 8.26 percent in August, the lowest in the past 10 months.

3 weeks ago 674 views

Politics

Putul to join Awami League Presidium, whose activities are banned

An initiative has been taken to include Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in the Awami League's highest policy-making forum, the Presidium. Senior Awami League leaders said the process has begun as part of the party's organizational restructuring.

3 weeks ago 701 views

Accidents

Child dies by drowning in Kushtia, hospital vandalized

In Mirpur, Kushtia, following the death of a three-year-old child by drowning, vandalism and misbehavior toward doctors occurred at the upazila health complex. Two doctors were injured in the incident.

3 weeks ago 647 views

National

World Bamboo Day is today

Today, 18 September, is World Bamboo Day. The day is observed every year to highlight the versatile uses and importance of bamboo as an eco-friendly and sustainable material.

3 weeks ago 596 views

Education

Phone use in exam hall, DUCSU and Shibir leader punished

The Dhaka University administration has punished Md. Ferdaus, an elected executive member of the Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall Council, on charges of adopting unfair means in an examination hall at Dhaka University.

3 weeks ago 653 views

Education

DU Chhatra Dal leader punished for cheating in exam using AI

The university administration has punished Fathun Karib Chowdhury, a member of the Chhatra Dal of Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall, on charges of adopting unfair means by using artificial intelligence (AI)-based services in an examination hall at Dhaka University.

3 weeks ago 634 views

Education

DUCSU leaders meet Jamaat Ameer

Vice President (VP), General Secretary (GS) and Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) met with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. The meeting was held at Dr. Shafiqur Rahman's own residence on Friday (September 18).

3 weeks ago 1,651 views

Crime

Fight between two passengers mid-air on Sylhet-London flight

A fight broke out between two passengers mid-air on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Sylhet to London. The incident spread panic among other passengers on the plane.

3 weeks ago 742 views

Accidents

Young man killed in truck-motorcycle collision in Hajiganj

A young man named Yasin Hossain (22) was killed when a motorcycle collided with a truck in the Bakila area of Hajiganj on the Chandpur-Cumilla regional highway. In the incident, a teenager named Sayem was seriously injured.

3 weeks ago 600 views

Crime

OC detained with woman from Rajshahi flat, video spreads

An officer-in-charge (OC) of a police station named Mahbub Alam was detained along with a woman from a flat in the Nader Hajir Mor area of Rajshahi. The incident occurred on Friday (September 18) morning. Later, a video of the incident spread on social media.

3 weeks ago 617 views

Those who cannot go to Hajj in 2027

Tarique Rahman must decide how he will give up power: Nahid Islam

We have come out with the demand of 180 million people: Jamaat Ameer

12.5 million cubic feet of gas being added to the national grid today

Bangladesh will review 101 agreements with New Delhi

Three BIWTC ships being converted into floating hospitals

33 kg baghair caught in Jamuna sold for Tk 50,000

Amin Ullah president, Jasim secretary of Kachua Upazila Secondary Teachers' Association

Golapi, who lived on the Shahbagh footpath, gets new house given by the Prime Minister

Previous government had taken the education system to the brink of destruction: State Minister Tuku

Inflation at 10-month low in August

Putul to join Awami League Presidium, whose activities are banned

Child dies by drowning in Kushtia, hospital vandalized

World Bamboo Day is today

Phone use in exam hall, DUCSU and Shibir leader punished

DU Chhatra Dal leader punished for cheating in exam using AI

DUCSU leaders meet Jamaat Ameer

Fight between two passengers mid-air on Sylhet-London flight

Young man killed in truck-motorcycle collision in Hajiganj

OC detained with woman from Rajshahi flat, video spreads

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