Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Saturday inaugurated a two-day International Workshop on `Revival of Waqf for Socio-Economic Development’ on 04 November as Chief Guest at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka.
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Workshop of revival of waqf for socio-economic dev Nov 4
Dhaka – An International Workshop on `Revival of Waqf for Socio Economic Development’ jointly organized by Islamic ReseaSocio-Economic Institute of Islamic Development Bank, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Centre for Zakat Management will be held on 4-5 November 2017 at…
Israel-Palestine conflict 100 years of history
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th century when Jews fleeing anti-Semitism in Russia and central Europe began emigrating to Palestine. Here is a timeline: A Jewish homeland promised In 1917, during World War I, the British…
Thai king’s 5-day funeral, yearlong mourning ends Sunday
The yearlong mourning period and elaborate five-day funeral rites for Thailand’s king of seven decades officially end Sunday when his relics and ashes are enshrined in the royal palace and two temples. During the ceremony at Bangkok’s Grand Palace, broadcast…
‘Hand of God’ saved Indonesian teen from fatal factory fire
Tangerang, Oct 28 (AP/UNB) – The explosion came first, shocking 17-year-old Fitriyah and sending her running for the only exit of the Indonesian fireworks factory where she started work just the week before.
US Rabbis demand Israel stop selling arms to Myanmar
More than 300 American rabbis and cantors are petitioning Israel to stop selling weapons to Myanmar, which the U.N. says is responsible for ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims.
Five idols vandalised in Netrakona
Netrakona, Oct 27 – Miscreants damaged five idols of Hindu gods and goddesses at Sarbojonin Kali Temple at Baishdhar East Para in Sadar upazila early Thursday.
Monument of love – the Taj Mahal – at heart of political storm
Lucknow, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — India’s famed monument of love, the white marble Taj Mahal, is finding itself at the heart of a political storm, with some members of the country’s ruling Hindu right-wing party claiming that the mausoleum built…
PM attends milad and doa for Sheikh Russell
Dhaka, Oct 18 – A milad and doa mahfil was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi after Maghrib prayers today on the occasion of the 54th birthday of Sheikh Russell, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Yangon’s first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension
Myanmar on Tuesday launched its first bid to improve relations between Buddhists and Muslims since an eruption of deadly violence in August inflamed communal tension and triggered an exodus of some 520,000 Muslims to Bangladesh, Reuters news agency has reported.
Trump says will not move embassy to Jerusalem for now
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will not go ahead with his controversial pledge to move the American embassy to Jerusalem until after pushing for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. “I wanna give that a shot before I even think…
Buddhists celebrate Prabarana Purnima
Dhaka, Oct 5 – The Buddhist community today celebrated their second largest festival, Prabarana Purnima, in the city as elsewhere in the country in a befitting manner and with due solemnity. The festival is also known as Ashvini Purnima that…
US Muslim, Jewish group branching out to build haromny
Dearborn, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — A national Muslim-Jewish alliance formed to fight hate crimes and forge better ties between them is branching out to build on its mission.
Sri Lankan monk remanded for attack on Rohingya Muslims
Colombo, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — A Sri Lankan court has remanded a Buddhist monk who, alongside other hard-line Buddhists, stormed a U.N. safe house for Rohingya Muslims, forcing the refugees to flee for protection.
Chess player banned by Iran over hijab joins US team
Tehran, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — A young woman banned form the Iranian national chess team, allegedly for attending an international competition without wearing an Islamic headscarf, has joined the U.S. team, an Iranian news agency reported Monday.
Holy Ashura observed recalling the sacrifice of Kerbala
Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNB) – Ashura was observed across the country on Sunday, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with due religious fervour and solemnity.
Holy Ashura Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 30 – Holy Ashura will be observed in Bangladesh on Sunday commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) with due religious fervour and solemnity.
How the Islamic world can reclaim its role in science
Muslim-majority countries face a science crisis. Steps in two key areas are being taken to solve it, says Naeem Khan. It is no secret that Muslim-majority countries have lagged behind much of the world in scientific and technological progress for…
Durga Puja ends with immersion
Dhaka, Sept 30 – A five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bengali-speaking followers of Hindu community, ended today with the immersion of Devi Durga and other goddesses amid much enthusiasm and festivity. Durga Puja began on September…
Durga Puja begins Tuesday
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, will begin with the incarnation (Bodhon) of the Goddess Durga at temples across the country on Tuesday. Preparations for celebrating the festival in all the pandals have nearly been completed.…
Int’l community not quick to denojunce ‘Buddhist terror’: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused the security forces in Myanmar of waging a “Buddhist terror” against the Rohingya Muslim minority in the country, hundreds of thousands of whom have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. Erdogan, who has repeatedly…
Are Suu Kyi’s Rohingya claims correct?
Myanmar’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been speaking about the violence and refugee crisis in Rakhine State.
Hefajat-e-Islam professes Arakan freedom as Rohingya solution
Dhaka – Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh on Monday said that a free Arakan is only the solution to Rohingya crises. Leaders of the quaomi madrasha based organizations made this observation while addressing at its Myanmar Embassy gherao programme in the city.
BD Buddhists cancel Probarona Purnima for the Rohingya
The Buddhist community in Bangladesh has decided not to celebrate the upcoming ‘Probarona Purnima’ elaborately in a protest against the ongoing violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar. “We have decided not to celebrate the upcoming ‘Probarona Purnima’ elaborately”, said Swapan Barua…
BD Buddhists want world’s Buddhists’ intervention in Rakhine
Dhaka, Sep 17 -The Buddhist community of Bangladesh protesting the persecution of Rohingyas in the Rthe Rakhine state of Myanmar have called for the interference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) to stop the persecution in this state.
Indian scentist sues her cook for posing as Brahmin
A senior government scientist with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has come under flak from activists and social outfits in the city for lodging a case against her cook for allegedly ‘impersonating’ as a Brahmin since May 2016 and lying…
AL leader damages Fish-farm for grabbing
Rajshahi – A Pisciculture farm has been allegedly damaged by a local Awami League Leader in Rajshahi on Wednesday night.
Turkish 1st Lady finds genocide in Rakhine State
Dhaka, Sept 7 – Visiting Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan on Thursday said what is happening in Myanmar’s Rakhine State is “tantamount to genocide” and solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar only.
Rohingyas — Jihadists ?
By Chandra Muzaffar The Rohingyas — or at least some Rohingyas — are now being projected as terrorists, as “Jihadists” out to kill Myanmar soldiers and civilians. Myanmar leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi have spoken along these lines. This…