Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa: 19th Century India's Beacon of Universal Spirituality

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.

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

President Donald Trump made light of not being targeted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.

A tragic road accident in Rajshahi district has claimed the lives of two teenagers.

US stocks closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon's impressive quarterly earnings.

The sudden arrival of 60,000 migrants into Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco has created a significant political crisis in Madrid and across Europe.

Protestors in Madrid denounce the influx of migrants into Ceuta, with some engaging in controversial displays.

Peru is taking steps to join US President Donald Trump's Shield of the Americas initiative.

Three US Federal Reserve policymakers who dissented from the recent decision to maintain interest rates have called for immediate rate hikes to address sustained inflation.

President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran'very hard' as the conflict continues.

Argentina and South Korea have announced a new partnership aimed at boosting cooperation in the critical minerals industry.

South Africa's Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign hangs in the balance after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast.

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has led Gulf oil-producing countries to fast-track alternative export routes.

Collated results from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament held in Morocco.

A fire broke out at the iconic St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow but was swiftly extinguished, with no injuries reported.

The US federal government has unveiled a plan for steep water cuts in the Colorado River Basin due to ongoing drought and climate change.

Venezuelan lawmakers have unanimously approved a new housing law to facilitate property rentals, following the devastating earthquakes that left thousands homeless.

Venezuela and the Dutch island of Aruba are set to resume flight connections for the first time since 2019.

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, with the pilot ejecting safely.

The Trump administration has approved five pesticides containing PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', despite increasing global restrictions.