Religion

Jatiya Party declares candidates for by-polls to 3 constituencies

Shawdesh desk: The Jatiya Party has declared candidates for the by-elections to Dhaka-10, Gaibandha-3 and Bagerhat-4. Chairman of the Jatiya Party declared the candidatures of three aspirants after meeting with

Saraswati Puja observed across Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated across Bangladesh on Thursday amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour. The festival is

Christmas Day being observed

Shawdesh desK: The Christian community is celebrating the Christmas Day in the country, as elsewhere across the world, today (Wednesday) to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas, the biggest

Saudi Arabia signs agreement with Iran on upcoming Hajj season

Shawdesh Desk: Saudi Arabia and Iran signed on Monday an agreement regarding arrangements for the next Hajj season of 1441 AH, after talks between the two sides. The Saudi Press

Hajj management to be improved further in 2020: State Minister

Shawdesh Desk: State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Thursday said Hajj management will be improved further in 2020. “The Hajj management will be improved further in 2020

Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi: Know date, history, importance

Shawdesh Desk: Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad is the day when Muslims across the world observe the birthday of Prophet Mohammad. It is believed that the Prophet was born in Mecca on

Mahalaya being celebrated

Shawdesh Desk: The Bangali Hindu community in Bangladesh, like elsewhere in the world, have been celebrating the Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion heralding the advent of goddess Durga. With the beginning

Pope: Jesus is looking for witnesses, not ‘religion editors’

Shawdesh Desk: ROME – Being a follower of Christ does not mean being curious about who he was or craving religious news, Pope Francis said on Saturday during the Mass