Life & Religion

Pahela Baishakh being celebrated across the country amid festivities

Staff Correspondent: Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, is being celebrated across the country today with vibrant festivities, traditional performances, and a renewed sense of cultural pride. In

Pahela Baishakh to be celebrated with participation of all communities

Staff Correspondent: Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, is going to be celebrated at the national level on Monday ensuring the participation of all ethnic communities in

Baishakhi Hilsa breaks the bank

Staff Correspondent: With the arrival of Pahela Baishakh, the demand for Hilsa fish has surged significantly in the markets of the capital. While the tradition of celebrating the Bengali New

Hajj pilgrims to suffer for ‘agency quota’

Staff Correspondent: Two recent decisions by the Saudi government are likely to invite sufferings for Hajj pilgrims under private arrangements this year. The authorities in Saudi Arabia mandated that this

Mangal Shobhajatra renamed

Staff Correspondent: The name of the Bengali New Year’s ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ has been changed to ‘Barshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra’ (Festive New Year’s Procession). This was announced at a press conference held

Hajj flights will start from April 29: Religious Affairs Adviser

Staff Correspondent: The hajj flights from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia will start from April 29 as the visa processing will be completed within a few days, said Religious Affairs Adviser