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Biden pushes Gaza ceasefire deal in Eid message
News —17 June, 2024 21:30
President Joe Biden used his Eid al-Adha message to Muslims to advocate a US-backed ceasefire deal in Gaza, saying Sunday it was the best way to help civilians…

No Eid festivities for Bhasan Char Rohingyas
Sebon Bahar’s fondest memories of Eid Al-Adha are the…

Muslim pilgrims resume symbolic stoning of the devil as they wrap up Hajj pilgrimage in deadly heat
Muslim pilgrims used the early morning hours Monday to perform…
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Bangladesh celebrating Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh has begun celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest religious festival for Muslims, with fervor and devotion. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh…
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ISPR release addresses situation around St Martin's, seeks to reassure citizens
An ISPR release has sought to quell speculation and calm nerves around the situation prevailing at the Bangladesh-Myanmar maritime boundary adjacent to St Martin's island. The ISPR,…

Echoes of Pol Pot: The cruel face of the illegal Myanmar junta
In eerie echoes of the brutality of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge, the Myanmar military junta is killing and torturing people as it desperately tries to hang on to power in a country…
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Team 'Melodi' woos India as Meloni-Modi video goes viral
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Italy for the G7 summit, it was not diplomatic meetings that dominated headlines back in India -- but the relationship with his Italian counterpart.…
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'No joy': Gazans mark sombre Eid in shadow of war
In tents in the stifling heat and in bombed-out mosques, Gazans marked Sunday the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, devoid of the usual cheer as the Israel-Hamas war raged…

Arakan Army, not the Burmese Forces Firing Shots: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said rumours are being spread by BNP-Jammat that Saint’s Martin is being…
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BGB Chief orders heightened vigilance along Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), has directed BGB members to remain vigilant along the Myanmar border in response to…
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Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre
Several hostage takers have been killed in an operation to free two prison guards who they were holding in the southern Russian city of Rostov, Russia media report. The guards are…
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Crew abandons cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels: US
The crew of a bulk cargo carrier that was damaged in a missile attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, the US military said Saturday. The Huthis have…

Cleanliness tips before and after Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds profound significance in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his…

IDF announces 'tactical pause' in part of southern Gaza
The Israeli army announced Sunday that it would implement a daily "tactical pause of military activity" in part of the southern Gaza Strip during daylight hours to facilitate the delivery…
Popular chuijhal sees a spike ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, the price of Chuijhal, a popular and expensive spice from Khulna, is skyrocketing. Known for significantly enhancing the flavor of meat dishes, Chuijhal…

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in Makkah
Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Muslims the world over celebrate the Eid al-Azha holiday. Beginning…

New Indian rail lines for Northeast via Bangladesh
India is set to develop an alternative network of railway tracks through Bangladesh to connect the Northeast with the rest of the country, reducing reliance on the existing…