Author: Khansayeedk2@
The fair, which began online on 26 April under the slogan “Right Decisions, A Better Future,” will continue until 5 May 2026.Prothom Alo The fair, which began online on 26 April under the slogan “Right Decisions, A Better Future,” will continue For the first time in Dhaka, a wide range of options were brought together under one roof at the English Medium School Admission Fair 2026, offering parents and visitors direct access to information and guidance on admissions—from playgroup and primary levels to O and A Levels. The fair was held at the Gulshan Shooting Club in the capital on…
Two girls check dresses on display at a shop.File photo Shops and shopping malls will remain open until 10:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The decision will take effect from Tuesday, 12 May. The Bangladesh Shop Owners’ Association announced this in a press release on Thursday evening. The press release stated that on 4 May, the association had applied to the Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, requesting that shop hours be extended from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm until Eid-ul-Azha. The press release claimed that the minister informed the association’s…
Foods being prepared on a roadside mobile shop without following any health guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak. Shanir Akhra, DhakaDipu Malakar The streets of Dhaka are alive with colour, sound, and tantalizing aromas, drawing in locals and tourists alike to the city’s famous street food scene. From sizzling fuchkas to steaming bowls of biryani, these culinary delights are essential to Dhaka’s cultural heritage. However, beneath their enticing facade lies a grim reality: a significant portion of street food is not only unsafe but poses severe health risks to consumers. Coupled with alarming concerns over contaminated drinking water, the intersection of…
Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has been in excellent form in white-ball cricket, claiming five wickets at an economy rate of just 2.88 in the One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, followed by four wickets in two matches in the recently concluded T20I series. He has also been named in the squad for the first Test against Pakistan national cricket team starting on 8 May. Speaking to Prothom Alo, he reflected on his recent performances and future ambitions. Prothom Alo : At the start of the ODI series against New Zealand, it did not seem likely you would make the XI.…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran on January 18, 2026. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026 ahead of scheduled talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi, according to Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies.AFP Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for talks in Beijing on Wednesday, according to China’s Xinhua news agency. China is a key customer for Iranian oil, defying sanctions imposed by the United States as Washington seeks to choke off revenue to Tehran. Xinhua…
Govt appoints new heads to 15 institutions The government has appointed new heads, including directors general (DGs) and chairmen, to 15 key institutions under different ministries.