Rakhi Bandhan: Celebrating Unity and Brotherhood Across Cultures

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the 2027 Hajj packages, with the minimum package starting at Taka 513,648 and the airfare reduced to Taka 130,000.

Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad has requested the Saudi government to keep the backup accommodation quota for Bangladesh pilgrims at 1% for the 2027 Hajj.

The Ratha Yatra, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, commenced today in Dhaka with thousands of devotees participating.

The Ratha Yatra festival, dedicated to Sri Jagannath Dev, was celebrated in Chattogram with great religious fervor.

State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin highlights Bangladesh's potential to become an exemplar of communal harmony.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inaugurated the Shri Shri Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra Festival, emphasizing communal harmony.

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid underscored the government's commitment to ensuring religious freedom and preserving communal harmony during his address at the Rath Yatra festival.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has opened pre-registration for the Hajj 2027 for Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) citizens.

The National Moon Sighting Committee has announced that Akheri Chahar Shamba will be observed across Bangladesh on August 12.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced extensive security arrangements for the upcoming Ratha Yatra procession.

The Rath Yatra Utsab, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, will commence tomorrow in Dhaka and various other locations across Bangladesh.

US-Bangla Airlines has proposed a Tk 98,000 airfare for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, aiming to reduce overall Hajj costs.

Medicine and public health experts advise against taking antibiotics for fever, emphasizing paracetamol as the preferred treatment.

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following mass youth-led protests demanding his ouster due to examination irregularities.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury inaugurated a programme to plant 10,000 saplings in Magura as part of the Prime Minister's plan to plant 25 crore trees over five years.

State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has provided financial support to a talented but impoverished student, ensuring his higher education.

Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee emphasizes the role of sports in steering youth away from mobile and drug addiction.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali has reiterated the force's commitment to serving the public and stressed the importance of public satisfaction and cooperation in maintaining law and order.

Kazakhstan's president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev directly told Russia's Vladimir Putin that the Ukraine war should end, calling for the conflict to be 'frozen' in a rare face-to-face comment.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury made an unannounced visit to Nandail Upazila Health Complex in Mymensingh to evaluate healthcare services and facilities.

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized the importance of public awareness and citizen participation in maintaining a clean and dengue-free city.

Assignment editors and chief reporters urge Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) to take an active role in protecting journalists' rights and dignity.

Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology's Vice Chancellor emphasizes the importance of AI in delivering superior IT services.

Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma's explosive half-centuries powered India to a commanding 90-run victory over Zimbabwe, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series.

State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin emphasizes the need to motivate children with aesthetics and values to build a better habitat for future Bangladesh.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu laid the foundation stone for a modern indoor stadium in Rajshahi, emphasizing its role in city development.

The flood and landslide situation has shown improvement across several southeastern and northeastern districts in Bangladesh, although government agencies are continuing relief operations and public awareness campaigns.

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) organized a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program on the Proposed BSEC Corporate Governance Rules 2026, emphasizing the importance of enhanced corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

A human chain was formed in Khulna demanding the reconstruction of Zia Hall.

A seminar at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) focused on Lean Management and Continuous Improvement.