Shabe Barat 2024: Confirmed Date for Bangladesh - February 3

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon stated that all citizens, regardless of religion, enjoy equal rights in Bangladesh, as enshrined in the country's constitution.

The nine-day Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath concluded today with the Ulto Rath Yatra marking the deities' return to the main temple.

The nine-day Rath Yatra festival, one of the most significant religious festivals of the Hindus, will conclude tomorrow with the grand celebration of Ulto Rath Yatra.

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.

OPEC+ is anticipated to raise oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in September, amid ongoing Middle East conflict and fluctuating global energy supplies.

Chongqing's unique motorcycle culture is drawing tourists from around the world.

President Donald Trump announced that the US and Israel have decided to postpone their planned military strikes on Iran, following requests from Tehran and neighboring countries.

In Gaza, civil defense authorities discovered the remains of 112 individuals, including many children, following an extensive search in rubble.

Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least eight fatalities, according to local authorities.

Alexandra Eala defeated Naomi Osaka to book a final showdown with Jessica Pegula at the Washington Open.

Japan's annual cosplay event, the World Cosplay Summit, will move to November next year to avoid extreme summer heat.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expresses uncertainty over Richarlison's future, with the Brazilian forward's contract nearing its end.

A sightseeing plane crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board while they were en route to view the Nazca Lines.

An explosion at a restaurant in Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square has claimed the lives of three people and injured 21 others.

Political transition talks in Venezuela will begin in person next week in Caracas, marking a new chapter in the country's effort to rebuild democratic institutions.

A tragic shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho leaves several dead, including the gunman.

Professor Dr. Shamima Sultana, then chair of Jahangirnagar University's Bangla department, removed the portrait of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from her office during the July Uprising, driven by her ethical senses.

At 80 years old, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running for a fourth term in Brazil's October election, driven by the desire to prevent the far right from gaining power.

Five Cuban provinces faced widespread power outages as the national grid failed again on August 2, 2026, exacerbating an ongoing economic crisis.

The BNP has assigned its Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the responsibility to nominate the party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid emphasizes the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard democracy and economic freedom in Bangladesh.

The National Standing Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party convened today at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan, Dhaka.