Eid in Saudi Arabia on Friday as Shawwal moon not sighted

In Saudi Arabia, the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Shawwal in the year 1447 Hijri was not sighted on Wednesday.

At least 66 injured as Nilsagar Express derails in Santahar after ignoring locomotive signal

Nine compartments of the Nilshagor Express were derailed near Bagbari area, just outside Santahar Junction in Adamdighi, Bogura.

Nearly all factories paid salaries, allowances, and Eid bonuses: BGMEA

Mahmud Hasan Khan made this claim at a press conference held today, Wednesday at the BGMEA headquarters in Uttara.

Interview: Anis Alamgir ‘It felt like prison within a prison’

In his interview with Prothom Alo following his release, Anis Alamgir discussed his arrest, times in custody of the Detective Branch (DB), and his experiences

UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant

TOP SHOTS (18 March 2026)

Opinion 7 issues to be considered in river and canal dredging

BNP mentioned river and canal dredging in its election manifesto. After they won and formed government, we welcome the initiative for river and canal dredging

Opinion Stop the Burn: Why Bangladesh must act on waste fires and incineration

Clean air should not be a privilege reserved for a few cities around the world. It is a fundamental right for every citizen of Bangladesh.

Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions: BMD

BMD has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Wednesday.

Chinese Embassy explains ‘confusion’ over Eid ‘food pack’ distribution in Jamaat ameer’s constituency

National Moon Sighting committee meets Thursday

Mirza Fakhrul appointed alternate in-charge of PMO in Parliament: Gazette

Trade through Hili land port to remain suspended for 10 days

Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura, cutting off rail communication between Dhaka and 5 districts

Opinion: One month of govt Govt must move forward with two-pronged strategy

Fuel oil Excess demand for fuel cannot be contained

Nasiruddin Patwary apologises, vows to avoid ‘unnecessary’ remarks

1 month of govt The start isn’t bad, but waste in the public sector must be curbed

Opinion 1 month of government: Promising steps, but concerns remain

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

The sighting of the moon marking the holy month of Ramadan.AFP file photo

Eid in Saudi Arabia on Friday as Shawwal moon not sighted

In Saudi Arabia, the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Shawwal in the year 1447 Hijri was not sighted on Wednesday.

At least 66 injured as Nilsagar Express derails in Santahar after ignoring locomotive signal

Nearly all factories paid salaries, allowances, and Eid bonuses: BGMEA

Interview: Anis Alamgir ‘It felt like prison within a prison’

UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant

IAEA "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social

TOP SHOTS (18 March 2026)

A parrot has perched on a tree branch. Monatech Mahalchcari, Khagrachari, 18 March.

Opinion 7 issues to be considered in river and canal dredging

Opinion Stop the Burn: Why Bangladesh must act on waste fires and incineration

Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions: BMD

Chinese Embassy explains ‘confusion’ over Eid ‘food pack’ distribution in Jamaat ameer’s constituency

National Moon Sighting committee meets Thursday

Mirza Fakhrul appointed alternate in-charge of PMO in Parliament: Gazette

Trade through Hili land port to remain suspended for 10 days

The import and export activities through Hili land port will remain suspended for ten days from Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Independence Day.

Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura, cutting off rail communication between Dhaka and 5 districts

Nine compartments of the Dhaka to Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express train, carrying homeward-bound passengers for Eid, have derailed in Adamdighi, Bogura.

Opinion: One month of govt Govt must move forward with two-pronged strategy

Soon after assuming power, the BNP government took initiatives to implement these plans and began work swiftly.

Fuel oil Excess demand for fuel cannot be contained

Nasiruddin Patwary apologises, vows to avoid ‘unnecessary’ remarks

1 month of govt The start isn’t bad, but waste in the public sector must be curbed

Opinion 1 month of government: Promising steps, but concerns remain

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

At least 66 injured as Nilsagar Express derails in Santahar after ignoring locomotive signal

Nine compartments of the Nilshagor Express were derailed near Bagbari area, just outside Santahar Junction in Adamdighi, Bogura.

Nearly all factories paid salaries, allowances, and Eid bonuses: BGMEA

Mahmud Hasan Khan made this claim at a press conference held today, Wednesday at the BGMEA headquarters in Uttara.

Interview: Anis Alamgir ‘It felt like prison within a prison’

Fuel oil Excess demand for fuel cannot be contained

Nasiruddin Patwary apologises, vows to avoid ‘unnecessary’ remarks

1 month of govt The start isn’t bad, but waste in the public sector must be curbed

Opinion 1 month of government: Promising steps, but concerns remain

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

The sighting of the moon marking the holy month of Ramadan.AFP file photo

Eid in Saudi Arabia on Friday as Shawwal moon not sighted

In Saudi Arabia, the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Shawwal in the year 1447 Hijri was not sighted on Wednesday.

UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant

IAEA "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social

TOP SHOTS (18 March 2026)

A parrot has perched on a tree branch. Monatech Mahalchcari, Khagrachari, 18 March.

Chinese Embassy explains ‘confusion’ over Eid ‘food pack’ distribution in Jamaat ameer’s constituency

National Moon Sighting committee meets Thursday

Mirza Fakhrul appointed alternate in-charge of PMO in Parliament: Gazette

Trade through Hili land port to remain suspended for 10 days

The import and export activities through Hili land port will remain suspended for ten days from Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Independence Day.

Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura, cutting off rail communication between Dhaka and 5 districts

Nine compartments of the Dhaka to Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express train, carrying homeward-bound passengers for Eid, have derailed in Adamdighi, Bogura.

Opinion: One month of govt Govt must move forward with two-pronged strategy

Soon after assuming power, the BNP government took initiatives to implement these plans and began work swiftly.

Opinion 7 issues to be considered in river and canal dredging

BNP mentioned river and canal dredging in its election manifesto. After they won and formed government, we welcome the initiative for river and canal dredging

Opinion Stop the Burn: Why Bangladesh must act on waste fires and incineration

Clean air should not be a privilege reserved for a few cities around the world. It is a fundamental right for every citizen of Bangladesh.

Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions: BMD

BMD has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Wednesday.