Bangladesh Asks Saudi Arabia to Keep 1% Hajj Backup Accommodation

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the Farewell Hajj Sermon of the Prophet remains highly relevant to humanity.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, emphasizing the Prophet's teachings of truth, justice, and compassion.

The Dholeshwar Hanafia Jame Mosque stands as a 150-year-old testament to Bangladesh's rich religious and architectural heritage.

Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's birth and death anniversary, will be observed as a public holiday on August 26 in Bangladesh.

The National Moon-Sighting Committee will gather tomorrow to determine the date of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held to decide if the new moon for Eid-e-Miladunnabi has been sighted.

Pope Leo XIV will privately meet victims of clerical sexual abuse during his September visit to France, a significant step in addressing the ongoing scandal.

Millions of Thais have pledged to abstain from alcohol for three months during Buddhist Lent, blending spirituality with public health.

The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Front has dissolved its central committees and established a new four-member partial central committee, following a decision by the Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Welfare Front.

Bangladesh's Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam vowed to make Hajj pilgrimage more affordable and transparent for Bangladeshi pilgrims.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat announced the government's request for a Saudi airport construction levy reduction to lower travel costs for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the start date for primary registration for Hajj 2027.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, believes the current tennis calendar is leading to more injuries and plans to play fewer tournaments in the future.

New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry dominated by China.

Iran and the United States have traded threats following heavy fighting in the Middle East, deepening their ongoing conflict.