Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited hosted an Iftar Mafil in the honor of owners, managing directors and chief executives of the Hajj agencies of the country in a local hotel on 12 June, Monday.
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NYC Bronx Borough Pres Ruben Diaz’s iftar mohfil
New York City Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr arranged a great get together to celebrate with the Muslim Community at his annual iftar mahfil dinner at Borough Hall Auditorium in the New York Bronx 13 June on Tuesday.
IBBL Iftar Mahfil with reps of exchange houses
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an exchange of views and Ifter Mahfil in honor of the representatives of the foreign exchange houses in Bangladesh on 12 June 2017, Monday at a local hotel in the city.
Rights groups denounce anti-Muslim rallies across US
A wave of anti-Muslim rallies planned for almost 30 cities across the US on Saturday by far-right activists has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups and inspired counter-protests nationwide. A number of small protests took place and in many…
Motivate people against terrorism, PM to Qawmi alem-ulema
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the aleem-ulema of Qawmi madrassas to motivate the mass people against the spread of terrorism to expedite the government’s efforts to eliminate this social menace from the country. -UNB
Marches against Islamic law to be held in many US cities
Portland – Marches against Islamic law are scheduled in more than two dozen cities across the United States. –AP/UNB
Biman gears up for hajj flights
Dhaka – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to take two 777-200ER aircraft on wet lease for three months to carry Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia smoothly during the upcoming hajj. – UNB
Fitra fixed at Tk 65
Dhaka – Fitra has been fixed at minimum Tk 65 per head this year. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Fixing Committee of Islamic Foundation held at conference room of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque…
World watching Suu Kyi’s treatment of religious freedom
Phil Robertson Ward-level officials’ threats to charge and prosecute Muslims who organized and participated in a public prayer session on May 31 in Thaketa township are further evidence of the Myanmar government’s failure to protect religious freedoms.
IBBL local office organises discussion, Iftar Mohfil
Dhaka – The Dhaka Local Office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion titled ‘Taqwa Orjone Mahe Ramadan Er Bhumika” and Ifter Mahfil at BCIC Auditorium on June 4, 2017, Sunday. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO…
Khaleda hosts iftar for professionals
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday hosted an iftar party for the professionals and eminent personalities of the country. The programme was held at Bashundhara International Convention Centre in the city. Before the iftar, Khaleda exchanged greetings with the invited…
Eid entertainment
Two films of Jaaz Multimedia will be released in the upcoming Eid. The two films are ‘Nabab’ starred by superstar of Bangladesh Shakib Khan and Kolkata’s popular film actor Jeet starred ‘Boss 2: Back to Rule’. The production house is…
Justice Lady: ISCA threatens to besiege SC
Dhaka, June 2 – Islami Shasantantra Chhatra Andolan (ISCA) has threatened to besiege the Supreme Court (SC) if the statue of Greek goddess Themis which was reinstalled in front of the SC annex building is not moved within June 13.
IBBL to host ifter to 10 milion fasting pedestrians
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has taken a month long program to distribute Ifter among 10 milion fasting pedestrians in Dhaka, Chittagong & Khulna city during the Holy Month Ramadan. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank…
Ramadan Greetings
Mr. Mostafa Kamal Mojumdar, Editor, Greenwatch, Dhaka. Muhtaram, Assalamo Alaikum Warahmatullah, We have the great pleasure in offering our sincerest greetings and best wishes to your excellency at the advent of the Holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mobarak.
Statue removal: 4 arrestees get bail
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday granted bail to four people, arrested during protests against the removal of the statue of Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises, in a case filed for attempting to kill police and obstructing…
2 people stabbed to death after confronting a man shouting ‘hate speech’ at Muslim women on train
Dhaka – Two people were stabbed to death on a light-rail train in Portland, Oregon, on Friday afternoon, after trying to confront a man who was verbally abusing two women who appeared to be Muslim, according to police officials cited…
Ganajagaran Manch torch rally protests removal of statue
Dhaka, May 26 – Ganajagaran Mancha activists brought out a torch procession in the capital on Friday protesting the removal of the statue of Lady Justicia from the Supreme Court premises.
IOJ thanks govt for removing statue from SC premises
Appreciating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for removing the statue of the Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises, Islami Oikya Jote on Friday said the decision was a time-befitting and nice one. “We want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister…
Now Hefajat wants removal of all statues
Dhaka – The Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, a Chittagong-based Islamist group, expressing satisfaction over removal of statue of the lady justice from the Supreme Court premises, on Friday placed their fresh demand for removing all the other statues across the country. UNB…
This photo of a happy looking Donald Trump with not-so-happy looking Pope Francis, Melania and Ivanka is going viral
Dhaka – Videos and photos of the President of The United States, Donald Trump, arriving in Rome, along with wife Melania Trump (who by the way, still does not want to hold hands with POTUS), were all over the Internet…
Palestinians hold general strike ahead of Trump’s arrivala
Ramallah — Palestinians are holding a general strike in the West Bank in solidarity with hunger striking prisoners in Israeli jails. The strike coincides with the arrival of President Donald Trump for a two-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian…
Salim Osman surrenders over N’ganj teacher humiliation
Dhaka – Jatiya Party MP AKM Salim Osman surrendered to a court here on Sunday in connection with a case filed for humiliating schoolteacher Shyamol Kanti Bhakta in public in Narayanganj on May 23. UNB news agency reported
Shab-e-Barat on Thursday
Dhaka, May 10 – The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness will be observed across the country on Thursday with due religious fervour.
Buddha Purnima Wednesday
Dhaka, May 9 – Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated with festive mood across Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy
The outgoing governor of Jakarta has been sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy and inciting violence. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, is an ethnic Chinese and Christian. The case was seen as a test of Indonesia’s…
Establish non-communal society with Rabindranath’s spirit: President
Noagaon – President Abdul Hamid on Monday called for establishing a humanitarian and non-communal, poverty- and exploitation-free society imbued with the spirit and ideals of poet Rabindranath Tagore. UNB news agency reported
Pope Francis angered by America’s ‘mother of all bombs’ name
Pope Francis has criticised the naming of the US military’s largest non-nuclear explosive ever used in combat as “the mother of all bombs”.
Mob killing sparks fresh outrage over Pak blasphemy laws
By Zofeen Ebrahim KARACHI, May 5 2017 (IPS) – Aimal Khan, 27, an airman in Pakistan’s Air Force, warns the country will end up in the throes of mayhem if the state does not do something about the abuse of…
German airport offers prayer booth in 65 languages
Berlin – Feeling nervous before your flight? Travelers at one German airport can now receive spiritual solace by entering a booth and listening to a prayer of their choice before boarding the plane. AP/UNB news agency reported