Tk 2,000 Paid for Eight Eggs at Mosque Auction in Kishoreganj
A charity auction at the Namapara Central Jame Masjid in Karimganj saw the price of two “hali” (eight eggs total) climb to Tk 2,000 on Tuesday night, far above their…
World Hijab Day Marked as Scholars Frame Hijab as Faith, Identity and Quiet Resistance
As World Hijab Day was observed across some 190 countries on Monday, Islamic scholar Mufti Saiful Islam described the hijab as far more than clothing—calling it an affirmation of belief,…
Bangladesh to Sign Tariff Deal with U.S. on Feb 9—Three Days Before Election; Commerce Secretary to Lead
The interim government of Bangladesh will sign a tariff agreement with the United States on February 9 in Washington, D.C.—three days ahead of the national polls—officials said Sunday. The delegation…
Norway Pledges $1 Million for Rohingya Relief in Bangladesh, UNHCR Welcomes Lifeline Amid Funding Squeeze
Norway has committed $1 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, a contribution welcomed by UNHCR as vital sustenance for lifesaving services strained by a global funding downturn in 2025–26.…