Public urged to report Shawwal moon sightings through official hotlines or local administration

Workers express concern after layoffs; management says dues cleared under labour law provisions

Police say ‘mystery solved’ ahead of formal briefing

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Farmers’ Card programme in Tangail Sadar upazila on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, on April 14.

Nearly half of working-age youths in Bangladesh did not find jobs over the past decade, with young women facing particularly steep barriers, said Johannes Zutt, the World Bank’s vice-president for South Asia.

The condition of a 10-year-girl, who was allegedly raped in a madrasa in Kushtia, is critical, said a doctor at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital yesterday.

Fuel supply disruptions have begun to affect inter‑district bus services ahead of Eid‑ul‑Fitr, with operators struggling to maintain schedules as passenger pressure builds.

Other key routes may also see delays over roadworks, bottlenecks

It is rare for a government decision in Bangladesh to move at lightning speed -- raised in parliament one day and implemented the very next.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed cabinet members and senior government officials to launch a special nationwide drive to curb rape and violence against women, warning that immediate and visible action is needed to prevent further incidents.

National Award-winning actor Shams Suman died on last evening while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital. He was 50.

UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan yesterday joined Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman in calling for restraint in the Middle East and urging all sides to seek a diplomatic solution.

Law enforcement agencies have stepped up security across the country, especially at transport hubs and residential areas, to ensure safe and smooth Eid travels for millions of homebound passengers.

A seven-day public holiday has begun across the country as people prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a rush of travellers from major cities, particularly Dhaka, where terminals are witnessing increased passenger pressure.

Today is the 47th death anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a renowned litterateur, journalist, and politician of the sub-continent. He passed away in 1979.

The Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) in Dhaka is struggling to cope with a surge in measles cases, with infections rising since January.

After more than a year, the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) in Dhaka’s Mohakhali yesterday resumed operation of its Intensive Care Unit (ICU), following the death of an eight-month-old who could not access critical care.

With Eid-ul-Fitr just around the corner, Dhaka’s streets, footpaths, and markets have turned into bustling hubs as thousands of residents rush for last-minute shopping.

The government has decided to reinstate 330 police recruits who were selected in 2006 but later denied jobs on political grounds.

At least nine persons were killed in separate road accidents in Tangail and Kishoreganj districts yesterday and the day before.