It has several purposes. First, is it is an Eid or day of lawful enjoyment. Islam has not prescribed many festivals , it has only two.
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Ensure safe Eid journey: National Comittee
Dhaka, Aug 25 -Eminent citizens on Friday urged the government, including authorities concerned, to ensure safe journey of home bound people ahead of Eid-Ul-Adha.
Critique on Indian SC verdict on triple talaq
Different reactions to the Supreme Court verdict illustrate the proverbial incident when a group of blind persons touched an elephant, and each one of them describing it according to its organ he had caught. Let me also sum up my…
Eid-ul-Azha on Sept 2
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated across the Bangladesh on September 2 as the new moon of the Arabic month of Zillhajj was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Wednesday.
Cine legend Razzak laid to rest
Legendary actor Razzak, who passed away at a city hospital on Monday, laid to eternal rest at Banani Graveyard on Wednesday morning.He was buried around 10:20 am.
Jordan abolishes law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution
By IPS World Desk Romw, Aug 22 (IPS) – In just three weeks time, two Arab countries adopted major steps to combat violence against women, with Jordan abolishing a law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims, while…
Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan to stop Taliban shelter
American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Taliban in Afghanistan.
People pay last respects to beloved hero Razzak
Dhaka, Aug 22 – People paid their last respects to legendary actor Abdur Razzak, fondly known as Nayak Raj or the King of Heroes, at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. Thousands thronged the Dhaka University campus on Tuesday braving…
Indian SC rules Muslim divorce law ‘unconstitutional’
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled a controversial Muslim quick divorce law “unconstitutional”, a landmark victory for Muslim women who had long argued that it violated their right to equality.
Bangladesh’s cine legend Razzak passes away
Legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, passed away on Monday evening bringing the curtain down on an illustrious life. He was 76.The actor was taken to United Hospital around 5:30pm after he suffered a cardiac arrest where…
HC for commission to probe Longadu attacks
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why a directive would not be given to form a commission to investigate the arson attack in Langadu upazila of Rangamati. An HC bench comprising Justice…
The all-women morning kitchen market ‘Bou Bazaar’ of Chandpur
Dhaka, Aug 20 – If anyone visits Chandpur municipality, a district down on the bank of the mighty Meghna in the mid-eastern part of Bangladesh, one should not miss a unique kitchen market on its Mayor Road where all the…
1st BD-origin HC judge in UK
Dhaka, Aug 19– A Bangladesh-origin British citizen has been appointed as a Justice of the United Kingdom High Court.
Don’t do what I did: Mali militant
An Islamist militant who is serving a prison sentence for destroying ancient mausoleums in Timbuktu has been found liable for nearly 3m euros in damages. Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi was jailed for nine years last September by the International Criminal Court…
Govt discriminates against religious minorities in BD: US report
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) – The government continued to discriminate against religious minority groups in property disputes and did not adequately protect them from attacks, says a US report quoting minority groups here.
Wonder woman should still be a UN Ambassador
By Felix Dodds New York, Aug 15 (IPS) – I realize it’s a lot easier saying this now after the film of the same name has come out and has taken over $400 million in US box office receipts. It…
Doa mohfil by BNP marks Khaleda’s birthday
Dhaka – The BNP on Sunday celebrated party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s birthday through holding doa and milad mohfil instead of cutting any cake. The former premier stepped into her 73 years on the day.
Women build rural infrastructure in Bangladesh
By Shahiduzzaman Dhaka, Aug 13 (IPS) – Breaking all the social barriers and taboos, poor women in Bangladesh are now engaged in rural development works across the country as labourers.
RU celebrates Janmashtami amid festivity
Rajshahi – The Janmashtami, a religious festival of Hindu Community to mark the birth of Lord Krishna has been celebrated at Rajshahi University (RU) amid festivity and religious fervour on Monday.
Indigenous peoples continue to face challenges to their rights
Geneva, 10 Aug (Kanaga Raja) – While progress has been made in the formal recognition of indigenous peoples in several countries, ten years after the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, they overwhelmingly continue to…
HC asks to send stranded Hajj pilgrims in 48 hours
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday asked the government to take necessary steps to within 48 hours for sending the stranded Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
Safe accommodation for working women far too little
Dhaka, Aug 13 – Women’s participation in outdoor jobs in the country is increasing at a faster pace than expected but having safe and secure living places for such single women in the capital still remains a distant dream. Private…
6th death anniversary of Tateque-Munier Sunday
The 6th death anniversary of renowned filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer and broadcast journalist Mishuk Munier will be observed on Sunday. Different organizations will arrange elaborate programmes while various television channels will screen special programmes on them and their works…
Rain disrupts life in Capital Dhaka
Monsoon rain continued for the second consecutive day on Saturday across the country, including capital Dhaka, leaving the normal life in disarray. Low-income people, especially the day labourers, suffered much in the city as rain disrupted their normal pace of…
Islamic University female student missing since Wednesday
A female student of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia has been missing for four days.The victim was identified as Smrity Khatun, 25, a third year student of English Department and daughter of Anowar Hossain of Mokumpur village in Kushtia district.
Clash over Habiganj mosque committee: 2 dead
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Two people were killed and about a hundred others injured in a clash between two rival groups of villagers over the formation of a mosque committee at Mukkandi village in Bahubal Upazila of Habiganj in northeastern…
Family bonds survive India-Pakistan split
I was 9 the first time I traveled on an airplane, in 1986. We were headed to Pakistan, a country that was foreign yet held a part of us. For my younger brothers, the flight from New Delhi to Lahore…
Indigenous peoples help curb gas emissions, end hunger
By IPS World Desk Rome, Aug 10 (IPS) – A third of global forests, crucial for curbing gas emissions, are primarily managed by indigenous peoples, families, smallholders and local communities, according to the United Nations.
BD now on global tourism map: Minister
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Thursday said Bangladesh is now on the global tourism map with its growing presence though it could not successfully attract the international tourists in a significant way…