Agriculture and farmers are the backbone of the economy: Information Minister
Agriculture and farmers are the backbone of the economy: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan emphasized that agriculture and farmers remain the primary driving force of the countrys economy, reports BSS. Agriculture and farmers are the backbone of our economy, he said while addressing a colorful rally organized by Dhaka Reporters...

PM launches ‘Farmer Card’ programme on Pahela Baishakh
PM launches ‘Farmer Card’ programme on Pahela Baishakh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday launched the Farmer Card programme, handing over the cards to farmers on the first day of the Bangla New Year 1433. The inauguration took place at Shaheed Maruf Stadium in Tangail, where the Prime Minister formally introduced the initiative among farmers...

Pahela Baishakh being celebrated across country
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated across country

The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, today (Tuesday) with vibrant festivities and traditional enthusiasm across the country. Shedding the sorrows, fatigue and burden of the outgoing year, the nation is embracing the New Year with renewed energy and...

Pahela Baishakh celebration begins at Ramna
Pahela Baishakh celebration begins at Ramna

The traditional Pahela Baishakh celebration organised by Chhayanaut has begun at Ramna Batamul in the capital, marking the start of the Bengali New Year with cultural performances. The programme started on Tuesday morning shortly after sunrise with a choral performance of the song Jago...

Shahbagh metro station closed till noon, DU station shut all day on Pahela Baishakh
Shahbagh metro station closed till noon, DU station shut all day on Pahela Baishakh

Shahbagh Metro Rail Station will remain closed until 12 noon, while Dhaka University Station will stay closed for the entire day on Tuesday, Pahela Baishakh. Md. Ahsan Ullah Sharifi, Deputy Project Director (Public Relations) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates and...

Govt takes elaborate programmes to celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’
Govt takes elaborate programmes to celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’

The government has chalked out an elaborate programme to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, (the Bangla New Year-1433) on April 14, reports BSS. On the occasion, the national dailies will publish special supplement while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels will air special...

Pritom, Xefer's first web film releasing on Pohela Boishakh
Pritom, Xefer's first web film releasing on Pohela Boishakh

Popular singers Pritom Hasan and Xefer Rahman, who have previously collaborated on music, are set to share the screen together for the first time. Both artistes have established themselves as actors. Renowned director Shihab Shaheen has brought them together in his upcoming web film Tumi Ami...