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Kingdom of notifications: Minister, ministry or the magnificent rumour
The administrative history of Bangladesh has always been marked by peculiar incidents. However, the recent occurrence involving the Ministry of Commerce stands out as a particularly unusual case, prompting the average citizen to question who is truly in charge of the state's administration.
Although customers miss two days of games, GP's account enriched with large amount
Grameenphone's FIFA World Cup Pass buyers missed two days of World Cup matches, including the opening ceremony. However, Grameenphone's account has been enriched with a large amount. Even after paying the subscription fee, they were not seeing anything on the device screen except a message as soon as the game started. Again, Grameenphone did not express any regret or mention any technical error in that message. On the contrary, the message blamed the customers. The message read, 'Device Limit Reached'.
Three nations, one global celebration: FIFA World Cup 2026 set to kick off today
The FIFA World Cup 2026, widely regarded as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” begins today (June 11), ushering in a new era for international football with the largest tournament in the competition’s history.
From factory floors to prison cells: The harsh reality of illegal migration to India
After years of working illegally in India and months behind bars, 28 Bangladeshi migrant workers have finally returned home, bringing with them a stark warning about the risks of undocumented migration.
Nature hints at early monsoon onset
The country is scorching in extreme heat as a heatwave sweeps across almost the entire nation, leaving everyone gasping for relief. Amidst this, the meteorological office has brought good news, forecasting an early arrival of the monsoon along with a easing of the ongoing heatwave.
Nimtali tragedy: Scars may diminish, but wounds remain unhealed
June 3, 2010. The clock struck 9 pm. The alleys of old Dhaka were still bustling. And right at that time, the most tragic fire accident in the country's history occurred. In which 124 fresh lives from 72 families were lost. More than two hundred people were injured. On that terrible day, the countrymen witnessed a brutal scene. Many saw their loved ones burn before their eyes. Fathers saw their children burn to ashes before their eyes. Wives and mothers kept wishing for the death of their injured husbands and children.
Tofail Ahmed: A life dedicated to Bangladesh's independence and democracy
The history of Bangladesh's independence is not merely the story of a territory's birth; it is a glorious chapter of a long bloody struggle, immense sacrifice, indomitable courage and visionary leadership. Intertwined in every bend of this history are countless heroes, without whose sacrifice and contribution the dream of an independent Bangladesh would not have been realised. One such brilliant star, who played a pivotal role from the student-public movement to the various phases of post-independence nation-building, is Tofail Ahmed.
Families of Measles, Cholera patients spend a bleak Eid inside Hospital in Bogura
While the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, several families in Bogura spent a somber holiday inside the isolation ward of a hospital as their loved ones battled measles and cholera infections.
Eid and spirituality
From external festivals to inner awakening, while Eid is a significant religious celebration in Islam, it transcends mere external joy, feasting, or social gatherings. The true essence of Eid resides in its spiritual teachings, which cleanse the human heart, awaken moral values, and strengthen the bond with Allah; thus establishing an enduring joy of introspection within the mind of the saint or individual. The two Eids in Islam, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha—though differing in context—share a common objective: self-restraint, surrender, and self-realization. Eid-ul-Fitr represents a spiritual reward attained following the external and spiritual endeavors of the month of Ramadan. Ramadan instructs individuals to exercise control over hunger, thirst, and desires. By refraining from permissible things even during daylight hours, individuals come to understand that they can align their will with the will of Allah. This self-discipline fosters qualities such as patience, compassion, and gratitude within the human heart.
Teaching of Qurbani: A message of self-purification, sacrifice and social harmony
Eid-ul-Azha is among the most significant religious celebrations of the Muslim Ummah. The focal point of this festival is Qurbani, which transcends mere animal slaughter; it serves as a profound symbol of self-sacrifice, self-purification, and reverence for Allah. The essence of Qurbani lies in relinquishing greed, envy, pride, and self-centeredness, thereby awakening human values.