Cattle shortage during Eid-ul-Azha unlikely

    Arafat Hasan: Fisheries and Livestock Ministry officials have claimed that Bangladesh is unlikely to face any shortage of cattle during the Eid-ul-Azha this year, noting the adequate supply of locally-reared cattle enough to meet the demand of sacrificial animals. There are now 1.16 crore sacrificial animals in the country for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha against last…

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      BNP pushes for dialogue with govt

      UNB: BNP on Saturday urged the government to engage in talks with the party over the next general election with an open mind. “Discussions cannot be held at an empty table. Specific agenda should be there for talks. BNP has some specific demands for ensuring fair and participatory polls and those can be discussed,” said…

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        Moon sighting committee meets today

        Hossen Sohel: Members of the National Moon Sighting Committee will meet at Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram in the city at 7:15pm today to ascertain the date of holy Eid-ul-Azha and review reports of moon sighting of Jilhajj of 1439 Hijri, reports BSS. Religious Affairs Minister and National Moon Sighting Committee President Principal Matior Rahman…

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          Malta farming a beacon of hope

          Desk Report: Bijoynagar is an upazila of Brahmanbaria bordering India, known as an agriculture-dependent upazila in the whole district. Most of the people of Bijoynagar depend on agriculture, reports Asian Age. Litchis produced here have fame at home and abroad for deliciousness and juiciness. Jackfruits are produced abundantly in the upazila. Besides litchis and jackfruits,…

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            Dalai Lama blames Nehru for India-Pakistan Partition

            Dorjeshugden: In 1959, India generously and graciously opened their arms to the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan refugees as they fled China-occupied Tibet, now commonly known as the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. In India, the Dalai Lama was given the highest honor, respect and privilege as befitting the Indian customs of venerating high spiritual…

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