SUNAMGANJ, Jun 01 (UNB): Police have arrested three women including the suspected leader of notorious criminal gang 'Lady Kanta' during a special overnight operation in Sunamganj district town.The arrestees are Kanta Begum, widely known as 'Lady Kanta, Subarna Akter Akhi,...
DINAJPUR, Jun 01 (BSS): The bustling litchi season has begun in Dinajpur, with all major varieties, including the district's renowned GI-tagged Badana litchi, arriving in local markets. Wholesale and retail markets across the district are witnessing heavy trading activity as...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-06-02 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Jun 01: Following the Eid celebrations, hundreds of holidaymakers from across the district and beyond are flocking to Chandpur's popular tourist spots with their families and loved ones to spend their leisure time.Located at the confluence of three mighty...
Diplomatic efforts have intensified in the final stretch ahead of the election to the Presidency of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with geopolitical considerations continuing to influence voting calculations among member states, officials say.Last-minute lobbying by both Bangladesh and...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
At least 37 Bangladeshi pilgrims died while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year (2026).The Ministry of Religious Affairs in its Hajj bulletin said on Sunday that 24 men and 13 women were among the deceased, with 27 deaths reported...
JHENAIDAH, May 31 (BSS): Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said the prosecution would seek the maximum punishment for the accused in the sensational Ramisa rape and murder case, the trial of which is set to...
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon, reports Al Jazeera.United States President Donald Trump has told Fox News he is in "no hurry" for a deal with Iran...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
The two city corporations in Dhaka removed more than 54,000 tonnes of sacrificial animal and other wastes in the last three days following Eid-ul-Azha. The authorities intensified cleanup operations across the city amid public concerns over waste accumulation in some...
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Sunday said the Rohingya response enters a fragile phase, marked by declining funding and worsening camp conditions.Sustained international engagement and funding remain critical to bolster Bangladesh's response, to ensure that the Rohingyas and their...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh returns to its regular work routine today (Monday) as government and private offices, banks and stock markets reopen following the week-long Eid-ul-Azha holiday, restoring full-scale administrative, financial and commercial activities across the country.The government declared public holidays from May...
A deadly wave of road crashes swept across the country during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, killing at least 38 people and leaving dozens injured as families rushed home to celebrate the festival with their loved ones, report agencies.5 killed in bus-motorcycle...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Prices of sacrificial animal hides fell below the government-fixed rates this year, causing heavy losses to seasonal traders and small-scale intermediaries, insiders said on Sunday. According to them, rawhide prices plunged due to tanners' liquidity crisis, rising preservation costs for...
After enjoying a seven-day vacation for Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka residents have started returning to the capital as offices re-open today. The photo was taken at Dhaka Railway Station in Kamalapur on Sunday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
The authorities at Ad-din Medical College Hospital have withdrawn plans to publicly release the findings of an internal investigation into the deaths of six newborns. Though the report was to be released on Sunday, the decision had been scrapped for...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Predictable policies, improving liquidity flows and rebuilding investor confidence dominates the upcoming national budget as Bangladesh navigates a challenging economic landscape marked by inflation, sluggish investment and financial-sector vulnerabilities.Talking to The Financial Express, days before the new government's maiden budget...
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Sunday his government was committed to fulfilling all expectations of the country's people, reports BSS."The current government is running the state being inspired by the philosophy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
State-run Petrobangla starts selling bidding documents and data packages for Bangladesh's latest offshore exploration round today (Monday), marking a key step in the government's efforts to attract international oil companies (IOCs) to explore 26 hydrocarbon blocks in the Bay of...
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
A rare and carefully worded tribute by India to slain President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary has stirred discussions in diplomatic and political circles, with many observers describing it as a significant departure from New Delhi's longstanding approach towards...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh's import policy in the making appears at odds with emerging trade requirements in the European Union and the United States as it proposes allowing apparel exporters to qualify for incentives with a minimum 30-percent local value addition.Industry leaders say...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
The government has again increased the prices of fuel oils at the consumer level. The prices of petrol, octane, and kerosene have been increased by Tk 5 per litre for the month of June.The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral...
The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced a faster visa processing system for immigrant visa applicants, introducing a two-day processing period from June 1, reports UNB.The announcement was made by the Embassy on Sunday. The new measure will be applicable...
Bangladesh Bridge Authority has collected Taka nearly 640 million as toll from the vehicles crossed the Padma and the Jamuna bridges during the last 10-days from May 21, reports BSS.During the period, 318,515 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge generating Taka...
KHULNA, May 31 (BSS): The government has imposed a three-month ban on all entry into the Sundarbans from June 1 to August 31 to protect the breeding season of wildlife, fisheries resources and biodiversity in the world's largest mangrove forest.During...
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday received the body of a Bangladeshi migrant worker killed in a missile attack in Iraq and handed over financial assistance to the bereaved family, reports BSS.The body of Mohammad Shrabon,...
Muslim devotees gathered at one of the five Eid-ul-Azha congregations at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Thursday. — Focus Bangla Photo
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Two more children died of measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles fatalities to 585 since mid-March.Of the total deaths, 90 were medically confirmed measles cases, according...
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag in Abyei will be posthumously honoured with the prestigious 'Dag Hammarskjöld Medal' at the United Nations Headquarters on June 5, reports BSS.The medals will be awarded by...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Eid-ul-Azha holidaymakers started returning to capital Dhaka on Sunday after celebrating the festival with their near and dear ones at their ancestral homes.All the government and private offices will reopen today (Monday) after the end of the seven-day Eid holiday.So...
Thousands of holidaymakers and families flocked to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday making it one of the top recreational destinations during the Eid-ul-Azha festivities. — Focus Bangla Photo
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