Dhaka October 7, 2025, 2:14 am
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is one of the best examples of religious harmony in the world as every people can celebrate their own religious festivals freely in the country
The country’s Muslim community today observed the holy Ashura as elsewhere in the world marking the 10th day of Muharram with due solemnity and religious fervour.
The government has taken around Tk 6,000 crore for the development of two thousand madrasa nationwide.
The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed in the country on September 21.
Awami League joint general secretary Mahabub-ul-Alam Hanif today urged the Imams and Islamic scholars to come forward to restore morality, honesty and values in the society.
Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is being observed across the country on Sunday with due religious fervour.
More than 2m Muslims start the pilgrimage amid heavy security
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid foundation stone of nine mosques through video conference on April 5, he said adding,”We are expecting to start construction work of these mosques soon.”
Hajj flight to Saudi Arabia will continue until August 15. Return flights will start on August 27 and continue until September 25. Some 187 flights of Biman Bangladesh Airlines will carry 64,967 Hajj pilgrims and 188 flights
Since the Saudi government hasn't confirmed its pledged fund yet, Govt decided to set up the mosques on their own
A passenger will get maximum four tickets and sold tickets will not be returned
The maximum rate of Fitra has been set at Tk 2,310 per person this year
The National Moon Sighting Committee made the decision at a meeting at Islamic Foundation's Baitul Mukarram office with Religious Affairs Minister and committee Chairman Matior Rahman in the chair
There would be a 15-minute prayer break from 1:15pm, the cabinet secretary said
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted all Muslims of Bangladesh and elsewhere across the world on the occasion of the holy night.
President exchanging greetings with the Buddhist community at Bangabhaban
The festival marks the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama
Lord Buddha was born on this day of full moon in 563 BC, attained enlightenment and passed away on the same day
They wished peace, happiness and prosperity for all and success of the programmes marking the Buddha Purnima
The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country on the night of May 1
