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Eid sales surge online

The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are seeing a sharp rise in sales as Eid-ul-Fitr draws near.  This increase, nevertheless, falls short of what many businesses had anticipated.  Since the outbreak began, local internet retailers—from well-known e-commerce sites to countless Facebook-based companies—have found that Eid sales are essential.

A significant rise in orders is being observed as consumers rush to purchase clothing, footwear, cosmetics, and gifts for their lov...

Bangladesh-NER trade set for growth with connectivity upgrades

Farrukh Khosru:

The economic relationship between Bangladesh and India’s North-East Region (NER) is set to expand as both regions explore avenues for stronger trade integration through improved connectivity, policy reforms, and cross-border investments. A recent survey of Bangladeshi and Japanese firms highlights both challenges and opportunities in boosting trade, revealing key areas for collaboration between governments and the private sector.

On-duty security forces to get Tk 2.3cr for improved diet on Eid day

The government has allocated Taka 2.3 crore for serving improved food to the on-duty members of police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Ansar and VDP and Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a notification issued on Sunday.

"The government allocated the amount to meet the expenses of serving improved food to members of the police, BGB, Ansar and VDP and Bangladesh Coast Guard who are responsible for patrolling, checking posts and jo...

Bangladesh to send rescue team to earthquake-hit Myanmar

A rescue team from the Bangladesh Armed Forces is set to depart for Myanmar on a special flight on Sunday in response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.

The team will deliver essential medicines, relief materials, rescue, and medical assistance, according to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in the deaths of over 1,600 people.

Saudi, Arab world celebrate Eid al-Fitr today

Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will begin on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the Royal Court said in a statement by the official Saudi Press Agency on X. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, under the Muslim lunar calendar.

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar also ann...

Bangladesh Centre for Republicans (BCR) launched officially

A newly established organisation, the Bangladesh Centre for Republicans (BCR), has officially commenced its activities with an aim at strengthening US-Bangladesh relations and fostering a more cordial partnership between the two nations.

The inaugural ceremony took place on Thursday (29th March) at McLaren’s on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in the capital. The event was presided over by the organisation’s Convener, Professor Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, BNCC, and was a...

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