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3, including children, killed as train crashes in Chattogram
At least three people, including children, were killed in a train accident late Thursday night (June 5) when a Cox’s Bazar-bound Parjatan Express train collided with multiple vehicles on Kalurghat Bridge in Chattogram. Several others were critically injured.
Eid rush triggers 25Km traffic snarl on Dhaka-Tangail highway
Holiday travel ahead of Eid-ul-Azha caused severe traffic congestion on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway Friday morning (June 6), with vehicles crawling along a 25-kilometer stretch and passengers facing hours of delays.
Eid-ul-Azha being celebrated in 40 villages in Chandpur
Residents of 40 villages in Chandpur celebrated Eid-ul-Azha on Friday, aligning their observance with Saudi Arabia, continuing a tradition that dates back nearly a century.
Eid travel this time will not be smooth: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has raised concerns that this Eid travel may not be as smooth as last Eid.
Govt resorting to tricks to delay election: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday accused the interim government of using delaying tactics to postpone the national election, disregarding the hopes and expectations of the people.
Cattle markets abuzz in Dhaka ahead of Eid, prices remain affordable
Cattle trading is bustling in both permanent and makeshift markets across Dhaka, with active participation from buyers and sellers. There is an ample supply of cows and goats, and prices are noticeably lower compared to previous years.
22 Rohingyas enter Bangladesh via Teknaf border, 14 detained by BGB
Twenty-two Rohingyas from Myanmar crossed into Bangladesh via the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar. Of them, 14 were detained by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday afternoon (June 5) near the Abu Siddique Market, close to the Teknaf bus station.
Coronavirus strikes again: 1 dead, 3 new cases detected in country
In the last 24 hours, one more person has died from COVID-19 in the country. During the same period, three new people tested positive for the coronavirus.
Morocco suspends Eid al-Adha sacrifices amid economic crisis
Moroccan authorities have initiated a nationwide crackdown on livestock markets, halting the sale of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid al-Adha 2025. The move, prompted by a royal directive from King Mohammed VI, aims to protect the country's shrinking livestock resources and reduce the financial burden on economically strained families.
Eid travelers endure severe suffering, fare hike chaos on highways
Thousands of homebound passengers faced severe difficulties at bus stands in Savar and Ashulia during the Eid holiday rush. People complained about a severe shortage of buses, unavailability of tickets, lack of seating even with tickets, and excessive fares.
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