Mild heatwave sweeping Dhaka, 13 other districts

Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Moulvibazar, Feni, Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban, and six districts of Barishal division have been experiencing a mild to moderate heatwave from 9:00am today

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Fire at Hazaribagh slum under control

The fire broke out around 11:50am and was brought under control around 12:40am by six fire engines

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Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked fifth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 158 at 10:33am this morning

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Fire at Ctg oil factory now under control

A fire that broke out at an edible oil refinery in Chattogram's Karnaphuli upazila today morning has been brought under control

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6 of a family suffer burns in fire at Bhasantek home

Six members of a family, including two children, suffered severe burns in a fire in their house in the capital's Bhasantek area today

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A tale of joy

As the sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the bustling streets of Dhaka in the afternoon of Eid, city residents -- both well-off and those with modest incomes -- visited the museums and other attractions in the city, determined to create memories

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Eid brought sorrow for Bangladeshis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, has brought no joy for the country’s ordinary people due to exorbitant prices of all products

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A family wiped out on Eid day

All three family members, along with two others, died after being struck by the broken mooring line of a passenger launch.

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Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah: A Mughal relic that has withstood time

People have been offering Eid prayers at the Eidgah for almost 400 years

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President offers Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at National Eidgah

Country's noted personalities, including the chief justice of Bangladesh, cabinet members, Supreme Court judges, lawmakers, senior political leaders, diplomats, and high civil and military officials also offered prayers at the main Eid jamaat (congregation) held at 8:30am

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Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated across country

The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr was held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital

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Fire at RFL Industrial Park in Habiganj kills 1, injures 30

A woman was killed and 30 others were injured in a fire that broke out at PRAN-RFL Habiganj Industrial Park today

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President calls for unity in Eid greetings

President Mohammed Shahabuddin urged the more affluent members of society to support and stand by the poor so that all people -- rich and poor -- can equally experience the joy and happiness of Eid

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Security guard stabbed to death in Gulshan area

A security guard of an ATM booth was stabbed to death in the capital’s Shahjadpur area of Gulshan earlier today

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Hijacked MV Abdullah: Crew allowed to offer Eid prayers

The 23 crewmen who are being held hostage on board the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers on the deck of the ship this morning

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No Eid cheer at homes of BNP leaders, activists: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said the people are going to celebrate Eid tomorrow in a festive mood but there is no joy of Eid in the families of the party leaders and activists

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Let us share the joy of Eid with all: PM

She prayed that Eid-ul-Fitr may bring endless joy, happiness, and peace in everyone's lives

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Bangladesh among nations with highest burden of viral hepatitis B, C

Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan are among the 10 countries, which collectively shoulder nearly two-thirds of the global burden of hepatitis B and C, says the World Health Organization’s latest report on the viral infection

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