The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a staple of the holiday season, delighting millions of viewers each year with its stunning floats, marching bands, and, of course, its iconic balloon characters. This year marks a monumental milestone: the parade is celebrating its 100th anniversary. While the grand spectacle on Thanksgiving morning is a cherished tradition, […]
As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, many people are gearing up for the holiday festivities—spending quality time with loved ones, indulging in a delicious turkey dinner, and perhaps catching a Thanksgiving parade or watching football. But whether you’re preparing for the big meal or getting an early start on your Christmas shopping, it’s important to know which […]
Millions of Indians are immersed in vibrant celebrations for Diwali, the cherished festival of lights that holds significant importance in the Hindu calendar. Marking the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, this annual festival typically occurs between October and November, but its exact date varies each year due to the lunar calendar. […]
Controversy Erupts Over Tirupati Laddoos: Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj Spar Over Adulteration Claims The ongoing controversy regarding the ghee used in making the famous laddoos at Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati Temple has ignited a public dispute between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and fellow actor Prakash Raj. This issue has escalated from concerns about food safety into […]
hunting for savings At the end of the scale the stores did even better than Next. B&M, which sells products ranging from toys to frozen goods and garden furniture, reported a 6 per cent rise in comparable Christmas sales, and Greggs whose snacks and coffee are cheaper than many rival cafes, said That its sales […]
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has reduced the price of liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, which is used for cooking and powering vehicles, by more than Rs 5 per kilogram for January. This means that for a 12 kg LPG cylinder, which is commonly used in households, consumers have to pay Rs 1,232 including VAT, […]
Shopkeepers said that since it was the opening day and the first working day of the week, the number of visitors was less, due to which the sales were not high. Apart from the preparation work, Suman Sarkar, a college student from Gausia area of Narayanganj expressed displeasure over the dust in the fair. He […]
365 citizens have called the national helpline 999 to complain about the sound of firecrackers during New Year celebrations. Authorities received 160 calls in Dhaka, where newly introduced metro rail services were suspended for two hours on Sunday morning due to sky lanterns falling on tracks and power lines. Abdus Sattar, an inspector with the […]
Textiles and Jute Minister Ghulam Dastgir Ghazi, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh and Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mohammad Jashim Uddin also spoke. A documentary on the export activities of the country was screened. At the ceremony, a commemorative book ‘Ami Tomaderi Lok’ (I am your man) on Father […]
The Prime Minister said that while many countries are struggling to keep their economies afloat in the wake of the pandemic and the Ukraine war, Bangladesh’s economy is ‘still dynamic’. A documentary on the export sector of Bangladesh was screened during the opening ceremony. A memoir, ‘Ami Tomaderi Lok’, about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was also […]
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has banned New Year’s Eve celebrations in the capital to maintain law and order. All bars in Dhaka have been ordered to be closed till 6 pm on Saturday. Outdoor events, as well as flying sky lanterns and bursting firecrackers, have been banned. DMP commissioner Khandekar Ghulam Farooq told a media […]
Since the present venue is 14 kilometers away from Kuril Biswa Road in the suburbs, the organizers have arranged special BRTC bus services for the visitors. EPB Secretary Iftikhar Ahmed Chowdhury said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the fair on January 1 at 10 am. According to EPB, a total of 331 stalls […]
Giving new currency notes as a tip to youngsters is part of Eid festival in Bangladesh. Every year, the central bank releases new currency notes to meet the demand. But the past two years were an exception. The coronavirus pandemic was the cause. In a press release yesterday, the central bank Bangladesh Bank informed that […]
Chapainawabganj Animal sacrificing is an integral part of Eid al-Adha which is also known as Eid Qurban. There are concerns that because of the pandemic situation fewer people will sacrifice animals this year. Fearing the spread of coronavirus health experts have been arguing for banning cattle market this year. But the authority has allowed cattle […]
Usually women busy with shopping in crowded shopping complexes don’t suspect teenagers. Criminal gangs are using this opportunity, they are using teenage boys to steal valuables from female shoppers. These teen criminals follow female shoppers, walk side by side with them and wait for the opportunity to get cash, mobile phone and other valuables. Sometimes […]