Eid likely tomorrow
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest festival for Muslims, is expected to be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Monday) provided the Shawwal moon is sighted in the country's sky today (Sunday).The festival marks the end of self-restraint and devotion and the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide.The National...
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Pressure on govt to allow operation, risking capacity payment
Now pressure builds on the interim government to approve commercial operation date (COD) of a third large LNG-fired power plant at Meghnaghat although the current infrastructure lacks ability to keep it operational alongside already-approved two such plants.The past Awami League government had previously approved the two similar unsolicited power plants...
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Univs should create entrepreneurs, not just job seekers: Dr Yunus
BEIJING, Mar 29 (UNB): Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that universities should build young people to become successful entrepreneurs rather than mere job seekers."I keep on promoting the idea that all human beings are born to be entrepreneurs, not job seekers," he said, stressing that doing a...
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Myanmar quake death toll passes 1600
BANGKOK, Mar 29 (Reuters): Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country in years.Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake, among the biggest to jolt the Southeast Asian nation in the...
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58m face hunger crisis after huge shortfall in aid: WFP
ROME, March 29 (Reuters): The UN World Food Programme warned on Friday that 58 million people were at risk of extreme hunger or starvation unless urgent funding for food aid is secured, after drastic shortfalls from donors so far this year, including the United States.The Rome-based agency said it faced...
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Prayer, Sehri, Iftar Timings (2025-03-30)
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Holiday Notice (2025-03-30)
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