The Last Farewell Under Bhola’s Sky: A Sea of Mourners, Memories, and the End of an Era at Tofail Ahmed’s Funeral Prayer
The morning in Bhola felt different from any other day.
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The morning in Bhola felt different from any other day.
Thousands of people attended the funeral prayers of veteran Awami League politician Tofail Ahmed. His second funeral prayer was held at 2:30 p.m.
A march and human chain program were held in Chattogram demanding the withdrawal of import taxes imposed on solar panels and renewable energy equipment in Bangladesh.
Stakeholders have emphasized the need for effective coordination between government and non-government initiatives to ensure accessible, humane, and inclusive legal aid for marginalized and underprivileged people across the country.
Pakistan has handed over a full-scale simulator of its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter aircraft to Bangladesh.
One of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates, Abul Khair Group, has honored six exceptional individuals with the ‘M-Rise Hero’ award for their relentless efforts in bringing positive change to society quietly and selflessly.
Asif Saleh, Executive Director of BRAC, has been named to the TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list, becoming the first Bangladeshi ever to receive the recognition.
Excessive screen use among schoolchildren in Dhaka is leading to growing concerns over sleep deprivation, obesity, eye problems, and mental health risks, according to the International Health Research Organization.
To ensure that financial hardship does not become a barrier to higher education for talented students, BRAC has brought 400 students under its scholarship program.
In 2025, nearly 26 million people across Bangladesh received services and support through BRAC programmes, equivalent to one in every seven people in the country.
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