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Islamic education must be brought into the mainstream of national development: Education Minister

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has called for integrating Islamic education not just within religious instruction but into the mainstream of national development, morality, and skilled human resource formation.

4 weeks ago

Dhaka

HSC Exam: Public Entry Prohibited Within 200 Yards of Centers

To ensure the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams are conducted in a fair, peaceful, and undisturbed environment, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited the entry of anyone other than examinees and exam-related individuals within 200 yards of all exam centers in Dhaka metropolis.

4 weeks ago

Banking Insurance

Wednesday is 'Bank Holiday', banks and stock market transactions will remain closed

Tomorrow, Wednesday (July 1), all scheduled banks in the country will remain closed for customer transactions on the occasion of 'Bank Holiday'. For the same reason, no transactions will take place in the country's two capital markets—Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).

4 weeks ago

National

Prime Minister's Adviser Denied Entry in Delhi, Dhaka to Take Action After Knowing Details

Government sources in Dhaka said this morning that they are investigating the incident involving the Prime Minister's adviser at Delhi airport. After knowing in detail what exactly happened there yesterday, a decision will be made on what steps to take.

1 month ago

Crime

OC says 'Brother, sit down' after receiving a phone call, before that he said 'Lower your eyes and speak'

National team cricketer Naim Hasan has been subjected to aggressive behavior by the police. While returning home from the airport in Chattogram last night, he was stopped at a checkpoint, later beaten, and taken to the police station. Despite identifying himself, the police did not listen.

1 month ago

Dhaka

Ad-Din Hospital's license revoked

The Health Department has revoked the license of Ad-Din Hospital located in Mogbazar, Dhaka, following the deaths of six newborns. The decision was communicated in a letter sent to the hospital's executive director and owner, Sheikh Mohiuddin, on Thursday.

1 month ago

World

The World Cup of the Rich, Like a Luxury Goods Market

On July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, all eyes will be on the World Cup trophy. Who will make the difference, who will be champion—thousands of people will gather on football's biggest stage to find that answer.

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National

Which products and services may increase or decrease in price

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is presenting the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Parliament.

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Entertainment

Court orders exhumation of Salman Shah's remains

The court has granted permission to exhume the remains of renowned actor Salman Shah (Chowdhury Mohammad Shahriar Imon) in the presence of an Executive Magistrate to uncover the real cause of his murder.

1 month ago

National

Equal development will also be in opposition areas: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman said the current government believes in balanced development of the country. Therefore, development work will be carried out equally in the areas of opposition MPs as well as ruling party MPs. He also said that if there is constructive criticism, the government will accept it.

1 month ago

Economy

VAT on ACs and fridges may be reduced to 7.5 percent, how much will the price decrease

In the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on fridges, refrigerators, and air conditioners (ACs) is being halved. Currently, there is a 15 percent VAT on locally produced fridges, refrigerators, and ACs at the manufacturing stage.

1 month ago

National

Hajj return flights begin

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has started post-Hajj flight operations. On this occasion, returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia were welcomed with flowers and holy Zamzam water at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

1 month ago

Politics

Journalists must remain united to protect rights: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon journalists to remain united to protect their own rights and ensure media freedom.

1 month ago

National

PM pays floral wreath to Zia on his martyrdom anniversary

On the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute by placing a wreath at his grave.

1 month ago

World

US Drone Downed in Hormuz: Iran's New Weapon 'Arash-e-Kamangir'

Iran has claimed to have shot down a state-of-the-art US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The country's state media claims that the new air defense system 'Arash-e-Kamangir', built entirely with indigenous technology, was used for the first time in this operation.

2 months ago

National

10 more children die from measles and symptoms

Deaths from measles are not stopping. In the last 24 hours, 10 more children have died from measles and measles symptoms in the country. Among them, eight died with measles symptoms and two from confirmed measles. During this time, 732 new patients were admitted to hospitals with measles and measles symptoms. Among them, 674 had measles symptoms and 58 were confirmed measles patients.

2 months ago

National

Cry over hides again: Cow 100-600 Taka, goat's nobody takes

As usual, ordinary people are in trouble over the hides of sacrificial animals this time as well. From Bogura, one of the main leather markets in North Bengal, to Chauddagram in Cumilla in the eastern region and Gangni in Meherpur in the western region—thousands of animal hides remain unsold everywhere due to an acute shortage of buyers.

2 months ago

National

Eminent persons suggest inclusion of Ziaur Rahman's article in textbooks

Eminent persons including educationists and historians have suggested including the much-discussed article 'The Birth of a Nation' by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in textbooks. They say that through this, the future generation will be able to gain a correct understanding of the history of the great liberation war and the emergence of Bangladesh.

2 months ago

Entertainment

Apu Biswas cuts Qurbani meat wearing a saree

The main joy of celebrating the holy Eid-ul-Azha lies in sacrificing animals and subsequently cutting the meat of the sacrificial animal. Along with ordinary people, stars of the showbiz world also do not stay away from this joy. This Eid, actress Apu Biswas appeared before her fans in such a homely and familiar form.

2 months ago

National