Although the public perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined during the Covid-19 pandemic in 52 out of 55 countries studied, Unicef said that Bangladesh is an exception to many countries that made a strong comeback in childhood vaccination amid the pandemic. The report, published on Thursday, stated that
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Preparations on for largest Eid congregation at Sholakia
All necessary preparations have almost been completed for holding the country's largest Eid congregations at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj district. This year, the authorities concerned are preparing to hold the 196th jamaat at Sholakia Eidgah Maidan. Four-tier security measures have been taken in and around the Eidgah to ensure foolproof security, said
Dhaka welcomes Election observers from UK, EU: PM
Bangladesh will welcome observers from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) in the upcoming general election. "We will welcome observers from the European Union and the United Kingdom in the next general election," Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday. She said this when the outgoing UK High Commissioner
Meat prices shoot up in city ahead of Eid
Thepricesofbeefand all kinds of chicken have gone up in the capital ahead ofEid-ul Fitr with rise in demand. Thepriceofbeefhas increased by Tk 50 perkg, while all kinds of chicken prices rose by Tk 30 to Tk 40 perkgin the capital on Thursday. The butchers have raised thepriceofbeefby Tk50 perkgin Dhaka market claiming
Emirates hosts iftar mehfil for Journalists
Emirates' Dhaka office hosted an iftar party for business and aviation reporters at a city hotel on Tuesday. Emirates Area Manager in Bangladesh, Mohamed Alhammadi, along with other members of the local office team exchanged Ramadan greetings with the attending journalists.The airline has been serving Bangladesh since 1986 and currently
Eid Salami becomes colorful with bKash
Customers of bKash can boost the joy of their loved ones by sending Salami with greetings through bKash ‘Eid Salami’ feature, a press release said Wednesday. With this digital greeting card, customers can convey best wishes, funny or emotional messages and express their affection. To do that, customer needs to select a
Unilever Bangladesh employees donate their salary for Eid fundraising
The employees of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country's leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, have voluntarily donated a portion of their salary to support underprivileged families to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr this year. The donation drive was part of Unilever's employee volunteering programme that allows employees to be associated with community development,
KFC launches Eidi for Angels event in this Eid
The ‘KFC ShopnerPathshala’ initiative is set to spread joy and happiness among underprivileged children this Eid-ul-Fitr with its 'Eidi for Angels' event, a press release said Wednesday. With many in Bangladesh accustomed to new dresses and gifts during Eid, ‘Eidi for Angels’ aims to provide these same joys to the
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imo to bring annual report featuring Eid
imo is all set to launch a new 'Annual Report' featuring this Eid-ul-Fitr on April 20, 2023,a press release said Saturday. imo has always focused on executing meaningful initiatives for the betterment of communities, allowing people to come together and share key moments with each other. This time imo will