Bagerhat, one of the popular tourist destinations of the country, attracted a huge number of visitors with its historical sites and magnificent beauty in this Eid vacation as in previous years.
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Hajj pilgrims end Mount Arafat trip: Observe Eid Tuesday
• Pilgrims spent the day praying and repenting and praying for personal strength in the future • On Tuesday, Muslims will observe the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj. Jeddah:…
Main Eid congregation to be held at Nat’l Eidgah at 8 am
The main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises at 8:00 am on the Eid day.
President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday led the nation in paying homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 43rd anniversary of his martyrdom.
5 sentenced to death in Patuakhali war crimes
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced five men from Patuakhali district to death for their involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
‘Repression on BD indigenous people must stop’
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Speakers, on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, at a programme here on Thursday, said incidents of repression of indigenous people must be stopped.
World Day for Indigenous Peoples
By IPS World Desk Rome, Aug 7 2018 (IPS) – 370 million self-identified indigenous peoples are spread across the world, but continue to face discrimination and marginalization.
30 traditional crops to celebrate indigenous farming
From Danielle Nierenberg On August 9, Food Tank is celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by highlighting indigenous peoples’ contributions to biodiversity.
PM recalls Bangamata’s contribution to independence
Recalling the role of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nesa Mujib in country’s independence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangamata in all critical times in different phases of the national history helped Bangabandhu to take right decisions.
India’s Yanadi people reclaiming rights one village at a time
Under the blazing midday sun, a tractor moves slowly along a dirt trail in Nacharwari Pallem, a village of the Yanadi indigenous people located some three hours from Chennai city in South India. Atop the tractor, women of the village…
Helping Indigenous Peoples Live Equal Lives
Although indigenous peoples are being increasingly recognised by both rights activists and governmental organisations, they are still being neglected in legal documents and declarations. Indigenous peoples are only mentioned in two of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
PM Hasina unveils book on Bangabandhu’s prison life
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled the cover of a book titled ‘3053 Days’ composed on the prison life of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Rifles, bullets used in liberation war found in Chandpur
Chandpur, July 28 – Police recovered nine rifles and 51 bullets which were used during the War of Independence in 1971 from under soil at Randhunimura in Haziganj municipality on Saturday afternoon.
All steps taken for conservation of Sundarbans: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has taken all necessary steps for conservation of the biodiversity of the Sundarbans and protect the Royal Bengal Tiger inhabiting in the long mangrove forests.
Pele praises French teenager Mbappe at World Cup
Moscow, July 15 (AP/UNB) — Teenage forward Kylian Mbappe scored his fourth goal of the tournament for France and the team’s fourth in the 65th minute, about 12 minutes after play resumed at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Quader urges FFs to work for AL’s win in polls
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged all freedom fighters (FFs) to work in unison to ensure his party’s win against anti-liberation forces in the next general elections.
Restore Taj Mahal, or destroy it: India SC tells gov’t
India’s Supreme Court has criticised the government for what it calls a “failure” to protect the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
8,000-year-old village discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archaeologists from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism have discovered the oldest known Neolithic village in the UAE. Radioactive carbon testing at the site on Marawah Island dated it at around 8,000 years old, according to state news agency…
AL’s 69th founding anniversary tomorrow
Bangladesh Awami League (AL), one of the country’s oldest political parties, will celebrate its 69th founding anniversary tomorrow amid holding different programmes.
You are more powerful than you think!
By Monique Barbut Bonn, Jun 14, 2018 (IPS) – Are you overwhelmed by the depressing news coming at you daily? Conflict, forced migrants, famine, floods, hurricanes, extinction of species, climate change, threats of war … a seemingly endless list. It…
Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh Saturday
Holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on Saturday as the Shawwal moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Friday.
Ayman, Zaiba to receive Queen’s Young Leaders Award
Dhaka – The Queen will present Ayman Sadiq and Zaiba Tahyya from Bangladesh with a ‘Queen’s Young Leaders Award’ at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London on June 26.
Lailatul Qadr Tuesday
Dhaka- Muslims across the country will observe holy Lailatul Qadr on Tuesday night with due religious fervour and solemnity.
Pope to oil execs: Energy needs mustn’t destroy civilization
Vatican City,(AP/UNB) — Pope Francis told leading oil executives Saturday that the transition to less-polluting energy sources “is a challenge of epochal proportions” and warned that satisfying the world’s energy needs “must not destroy civilization.”
Eid shopping catches World Cup heat
Dhaka, June 7 – The excitement of Eid shopping for soccer lovers this time has increased as they flock to jersey shops to buy the jerseys of the teams they are supporting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
National Poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary celebrated
Mymensingh, May 25 – President Abdul Hamid on Friday urged the young generation to contribute to building a discrimination-free non-communal society by enriching them through practising Nazrul’s works and ideals. “The spirit and efforts of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam for…
National poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary Friday
Dhaka, May 24 – The 119th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being celebrated in the country on Friday in a befitting manner.
A royal wedding bridges the Atlantic and breaks old molds
Windsor, May 20 (AP/UNB) — The son of British royalty and the daughter of middle-class Americans wed Saturday in a service that reflected Prince Harry’s royal heritage, Meghan Markle’s biracial roots and the pair’s shared commitment to putting a more…
Meghan Markle wears dress by UK designer Clare Waight Keller
British designer Clare Waight Keller is the master designer behind the silk boat-necked gown and long veil worn by Meghan Markle as she walked down the flower-bedecked nave of St. George’s Chapel for her wedding to Prince Harry.
Princes Harry, best man William arrive for royal wedding
Prince Harry and best man Prince William arrived in formal military dress Saturday at Windsor Castle for Harry’s wedding to American actress Meghan Markle, joining thousands of well-plumed guests invited to St. George’s Chapel to celebrate the trans-Atlantic union.