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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Public humiliation in Laxmipur for eating during ramadan

Shakib Ahmed

Several individuals were publicly humiliated in Laxmipur, for eating and drinking during daytime in Ramadan, a month when Muslims are required to fast from dawn to sunset.The incident occurred on Wednesday, when a group led by Abdul Aziz, the acting

All you need to know about paying Fitra

Shakib Ahmed

The term Sadaqatul Fitr, derived from Arabic, refers to the charity given on the day of Eid ul-Fitr. It is also known as Zakatul Fitr or simply Fitra. This act of charity is obligatory (Wajib) for every Muslim, as mandated

Shomi Kaiser secures bail in attempted murder case

Shakib Ahmed

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted bail to actress and former e-CAB President Shomi Kaiser in an attempted murder case. The bench comprising Justice Abu Taher Mohammad Saifur Rahman and Justice Mohammad Shawkat Ali Chowdhury issued the bail order.

Canada announces financial aid for Bangladesh

Shakib Ahmed

Canada has announced new financial assistance of $272.1 million for Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region. On Sunday (March 9), Canada's Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, made the announcement, highlighting Canada’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Bangladesh

Shapla Chattar genocide: Arrest warrant issued against Hasina, 4 others

Shakib Ahmed

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against five individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, in connection with the alleged genocide at Shapla Chattar in the capital on May

The Virtues of Ramadan: Day 11

Shakib Ahmed

The Persian word Roza translates to Sawm in Arabic, and in its plural form, it is called Siyam. The Bengali meaning of Sawm or Siyam is to abstain. According to Islamic teachings, Sawm refers to fasting with the intention of

Chinese firm secures Tk 4,046cr contract for Mongla Port

Shakib Ahmed

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been awarded a Tk 4,046.48 crore contract for the expansion and development of Mongla Port.The approval was granted during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Procurement (CCGP) held on Tuesday, chaired

Vice principal murdered in Dhaka: Couple arrested from Faridpur

Shakib Ahmed

Police have arrested a couple from Faridpur in connection with the murder of an acting vice principal of a college in Dhaka's Shantinagar, was brutally hacked to death in a rented apartment in Dakshinkhan. The victim, Saifur Rahman Bhuiyan, 50,

DMP claims officials attacked during anti-rape protest

Shakib Ahmed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has alleged that its officers were attacked by protesters during an anti-rape demonstration on Tuesday. In a press release issued Tuesday night, DMP Deputy Police Commissioner (Media) Md Talebur Rahman stated that a group of

Mirza Abbas urges journalists to maintain objectivity

Shakib Ahmed

BNP National Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has called on journalists to uphold objectivity in their reporting, emphasizing their role in presenting the true picture of society. “Journalists’ eyes are always open, and their sixth sense is constantly at work.