Lax monitoring sends onion prices soaring in Khulna
The price of onions has suddenly surged in Khulna after remaining stable throughout Ramadan, even though it is currently peak harvesting season...
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How structural violence silences RMG workers
THE sudden death of an RMG worker protesting in front of the Shrom Bhaban on March 23 took the media by storm. The festivities of Ramadan came to a halt, even if for a second, as Dhaka鈥檚 urban middle class was confronted with the stark realities hidden beneath the surface of the country鈥檚 multi-million-dollar RMG industry. The deceased was identified as...
Government expands subsidised sale of essentials during Ramadan
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, along with the Department of Livestock Services and relevant stakeholders, has taken the initiative to ensure a steady supply and stable pricing of essential animal protein products during the holy month of Ramadan...
THE GAZA TRAGEDY: Violation of humanity, law and conscience
FOR the people of Gaza, this Ramadan has brought nothing but sorrow 鈥� a sorrow deeper than words can capture, especially during what should be a time of peace. The sounds of warplanes, the distant echoes of bombs, and the constant fear of death have turned what should be a month of spiritual renewal into one of grief and despair. For the people of Gaza...
Garment workers want wage, allowance by Ramadan 20
Different garment workers right bodies on Tuesday at separate rallies in Dhaka demanded paying wage and festival allowance of the garment workers before Ramadan 20...
Government slashes import duties on fresh fruits
To keep the prices of fresh fruits within the people鈥檚 purchasing capacity during the holy month of Ramadan, the government issued two new notifications on March 16, slashing import duties on fresh fruit in the public interest...
SKOP demands workers鈥� wage, festival allowance by Ramadan 20
Leaders of the Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad, a combine of 16 labour rights bodies, on Sunday at a rally in Dhaka called on the government and owners of mills and factories to pay wage and festival allowance of the workers by Ramadan 20...
Workers to get all payment by Ramadan 20
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has instructed the factory authorities to pay all outstanding wages, bonuses, and dues to workers by the 20th of Ramadan...
Minimum Fitra Tk 110, maximum Tk 2,805
The minimum and maximum Fitra rate for 2025 have been fixed at Tk 110 and Tk 2,805 respectively for each person...
BRAC Bank rolls out offers for Ramadan
BRAC Bank has rolled out discounts and offers at over 1,200 partner outlets on the occasion of Ramadan, the fasting month of the Muslims, said a press release...
Secure property before leaving city during Eid holidays: DMP commissioner
Mentioning about the shortage of personnel in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, DMP commissioner Sazzat Ali on Saturday urged residents to take measures to ensure security of their homes, shops, businesses and other belongings that they would leave...
foodpanda to double rider tip on Fridays in Ramadan
Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda has launched a special rider appreciation campaign for Ramadan, the fasting month of the Muslims, said a press release...
Pathao launches campaign for Ramadan
Pathao has launched a campaign on the occasion of Ramandan, the fasting month of the Muslims, said a press release...
FORCED SHUTDOWN OF EATERIES IN RAMADAN: Ain O Salish Kendra expresses concern
Ain O Salish Kendra, a rights organisation, on Wednesday expressed concern over the forced shutdown of eateries in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country during the daytime in the month of Ramadan...
Platinum Hotels introduces special offers for Ramadan
Platinum Hotels by Sheltech recently hosted a special Pre-Ramadan showcase at Platinum Grand, revealing their iftar and dinner buffet for Ramadan, said a press release.
Recommended pry teachers continue protest in Ramadan
Assistant teachers of government primary schools, whose appointments were cancelled by a court order on February 6, continued their protest at Shahbagh in the capital on the first day of Ramadan on Sunday demanding their appointments...
Days might get as hot as 40C this Ramadan: BMD
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department raised alarm over the possibility of days this month getting as hot as 40C as hot and dry conditions persisted in February, the last month of winter...
Remittance inflow hits $2.5b in February
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh surpassed $2.5 billion in February as expatriates sent additional funds presumably to support their families ahead of Ramadan...
Iftar markets bustle on first day of Ramadan
City鈥檚 iftar markets witnessed a huge rush of fasting people on the first day of Ramadan on Sunday as the city dwellers were found buying their favourite ready-made iftar items from the roadside stalls and posh 5-star hotels...
Home adviser urges traders not to hike prices of essentials during Ramadan
Bangladesh interim government home adviser Lt Gen, retd, Jahangir Alam Chowdhury urged the businesspeople to refrain from increasing prices of essential items during the Ramadan.
Ramadan begins in 40 Chandpur villages
People of as many as 40 villages in Chandpur district began the fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday, in accordance with Saudi Arabia.
Govt prioritising price stability in Ramadan: press secy
The chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said that the prices of most essential commodities had now reached a tolerable level compared with the previous Ramadan due to various measures adopted by the interim government to stabilise the prices of essentials during Ramadan...
Dates import, consumption surge sharply
Dates have always been a special item for Iftar during the Ramadan in Bangladesh. However, in recent years, the fruit has advanced beyond just a Ramadan delicacy to become a common part of daily consumption...
Date prices drop with huge import
Consumers have expressed satisfaction over the declining prices of dates, following an import volume that has doubled compared to market demand ahead of Ramadan...
Ramadan begins聽today in Bangladesh
The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, will begin in the country today.
DB starts special operations against criminals ahead of Ramadan
The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has started special operation 鈥榓ll-out action鈥� against criminals ahead of Ramadan, aiming to curb theft, robbery, and mugging in the capital...
Nat鈥檒 Moon Sighting Committee meets today
A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held on Saturday, aiming to review the moon sighting which will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Prices of essentials remain high ahead of Ramadan
The prices of essential food items, including rice, vegetables and chicken, maintained an upward trend on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka on Friday, ahead of Ramadan, leaving consumers helpless.
BB sets hours for BACH, RTGS during Ramadan
The Bangladesh Bank has announced a new operational timing for the transactions under Bangladesh Automated Clearing House and Real-Time Gross Settlement for the holy month of Ramadan...
TCB starts selling Ramadan essentials in Rajshahi
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh started selling essentials on open markets in the city and all eight districts under Rajshahi division on Tuesday...