National Moon Sighting Committee to Meet Wednesday Evening

The National Moon Sighting Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 pm to determine the sighting of the crescent moon for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. The meeting will take place after Maghrib prayers at the Islamic Foundation conference room of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosqu

Ali Mamud, a journalist with the daily newspaper Dainik Dinakal and a member of BNP Media Cell, was found dead on Tuesday morning (10 February) at the National Press Club in Dhaka. According to police, his body was recovered from the Press Club’s restroom after the door was forcibly opened in the

Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 17, has created significant momentum in the global market, prompting the company to increase production of its basic model by at least 30 percent. The move comes in response to stronger-than-expected pre-orders, according to a report by The Information, cited

Fishermen urged to seek immediate shelter as low-pressure system causes strong winds over northern Bay of Bengal and coastal areas Dhaka, July 1 — The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a local signal number 3 warning for the seaports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payr

Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely over Dhaka and its surrounding districts by 10 PM on Sunday, May 11, according to Mostofa Kamal Polash, a weather and climate researcher at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Polash shared the weather update in a post from his ver

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, maintaining good health and fitness becomes a top priority. Fasting during this period requires careful attention to diet and daily routines. Here are some essential tips to stay healthy and energized throughout Ramadan.Limit Caffeine Intake:Reduce consumption of

Dhaka has been ranked as the most polluted city in the world among 123 countries in terms of air quality. On Monday at 8:38 AM, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded Dhaka’s score at 243, categorizing the air quality as ‘very unhealthy.’At the same time, Yangon, Myanmar, secured the second posi

The moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shaban for the year 1446 Hijri was not sighted in Bangladesh. As a result, the holy night of Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14 by devout Muslims across the country.The decision was announced following a meeting of the Nat

The International Criminal Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against six police officers and two Awami League leaders. The decision was made on Monday following an application from the prosecution's investigation team.The chief prosecutor of the tribunal, Mohammad Tajul Islam, confirmed the news b

Renowned entrepreneur Robaiyat Fatima Tonni has announced the tragic passing of her husband, Shahadat Hossain, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bangkok. Tonni confirmed the news through a heartfelt post on her social media account.On Wednesday, January 15, Tonni shared her grief on Face

Saudi Arabia has announced new health requirements to prevent the spread of infectious and dangerous diseases among travelers performing Umrah or visiting on a visa. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated that all travelers must receive a meningitis vaccine before entering the kingdom, effectiv

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased once again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 1,666 per bhori (11.664 grams). This adjustment brings the price of the highest quality gold to Tk 138,339 per bhori. The new rates will be effective starting Tuesday, December 10, according to an annou

The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced on Monday that 2024 is effectively certain to become the hottest year on record, underscoring the urgent need to shield the planet from the impacts of excessive global warming. The agency conveyed this update through its monthly bullet

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported a gradual decline in both daytime and nighttime temperatures across the country. Light to moderate fog is expected in some areas during the early morning hours.In its latest bulletin, the weather office indicated that from Wednesday morning (Nove