People’s lives come first: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged everyone to follow health guidelines and celebrate Pahela Boishakh at home when the nation enters a strict weeklong lockdown to contain the upsurge of coronavirus transmission. "We have to remember that the lives of the people come first. If (we) survive, we’ll be able

Govt reschedules office timing for Ramadan

The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9am to 3:30pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions. The decision was taken on Monday at the weekly cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair. The Prime Minister virtually joined the

Vaccine can be taken during Ramadan fasting: Islamic Foundation

Muslims can receive Covid-19 vaccine shots during the fasting of Ramadan, said the Islamic Foundation. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a handout in this regard on Monday after a views-exchange meeting at the Islamic Foundation on Sunday. Director General of the Islamic Foundation Dr Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman presided over the meeting. Religious