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Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka

At 11am on the 11th November 2011 hundreds of Bangladeshi citizens both online and at home, show their respect for Remembrance Day a memorial day...

by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain in Bangladesh on 11/11/2011

Megacity Dhaka gets into festive mood today with Holy Eid –Ul-Azha festival approaching nearer. Millions of people in Dhaka metropolis as elsewhere across Bangladesh are preparing to celebrate Holy festival of Eid-Ul-Azha. Many city dwellers have already left their apartments and settled in their village homes or homes outside the capital. They are eagerly waiting to celebrate Muslim festival Eid-Ul-Azha with their relatives and near and dear ones. Those who have decided to stay inside the capital city are rushing towards Dhaka zoo and other places of interest. The children are important ‘carnival makers’ who enjoy most during any festival. They also force their parents to visit nearest kiosks, small markets and shopping malls to buy their favorite items. Bangladesh is a democratic country with high Muslim population (over 83 percent). Nearly 16 percent Bangladeshi follow Hindu religion while one percent believes in Christianity, Buddhism and other religion. Over 156,050,883 people in different parts of Bangladesh live within only 143,998 square kilometers and of which 130,168 square kilometers is land and 13,830 square km is water. The bad news: Scientists who deal with climate change issues believe that if global warming turns true most of the arable land of Bangladesh will be under water. Many Bangladeshi in that time would be forced to accept a new status “Global Climate Refugees”.

Society

Megacity Dhaka in festive mood

Megacity Dhaka gets into festive mood today with Holy Eid –Ul-Azha festival approaching nearer. Millions of people in Dhaka metropolis as elsewhere...

by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain in Bangladesh on 26/11/2009

The security was beefed up following jumma (friday) prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today after Bangladesh banned a controversial Muslim group popularly known as Hizb-Ut-Tahrir Thursday for 'destabilising' the country. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 23/10/2009. It happened a day after a bomb attack targeted a ruling party lawmaker related to the prime minister. Home ministry claimed that Hizb ut Tahrir Bangladesh has been banned for 'unleashing destructive activities' and work that goes against the 'laws of the land'. 'We took the decision after reports from our intelligence agencies,' officials were quoted as saying. Hizb ut Tahrir is a pan-Islamist group whose goal is to establish a global Islamic caliphate. The Hizb ut Tahrir have been banned in a number of countries, mainly in Central Asia and the Middle East. Hizb ut Tahrir's Bangladesh coordinator and spokesman Mohiuddin Ahmed said the allegation against his organisation was 'completely baseless'. 'We are law-abiding citizens of the country. We are not involved in any militancy activities...,' he said. The latest ban brings the number of outlawed Islamic groups in Bangladesh to five.

Politics

Bangladesh Bans controversial Islamist group Hibz-Ut-Tahrir

The security was beefed up following jumma (friday) prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today after Bangladesh banned a controversial Muslim...

by Bayazid Akter in Bangladesh on 23/10/2009

11/11/2011 - Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka - Bangladesh - At 11am on the 11th November 2011...
26/11/2009 - Megacity Dhaka in festive mood - Bangladesh - Megacity Dhaka gets into festive mood...
23/10/2009 - Bangladesh Bans controversial Islamist group Hibz-Ut-Tahrir - Bangladesh - The security was beefed up following...
20/09/2009 - Defying Bad Weather Millions Celebrate Muslim Eid Festival Across Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Defying torrential rain and bad weather...

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Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka

Arts & Entertainment

Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka

At 11am on the 11th November 2011 hundreds of Bangladeshi citizens both online and at home, show their respect for Remembrance Day a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries for ...
by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain, on 11th of November 2011
Megacity Dhaka in festive mood

Society

Megacity Dhaka in festive mood

Megacity Dhaka gets into festive mood today with Holy Eid –Ul-Azha festival approaching nearer. Millions of people in Dhaka metropolis as elsewhere across Bangladesh are taking preparat...
by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain, on 26th of November 2009
Bangladesh Bans controversial Islamist group Hibz-Ut-Tahrir

Politics

Bangladesh Bans controversial Islamist group Hibz-Ut-Ta...

The security was beefed up following jumma (friday) prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today after Bangladesh banned a controversial Muslim group popularly known as Hizb-Ut-Tahr...
by Bayazid Akter, on 23rd of October 2009
Defying Bad Weather Millions Celebrate Muslim Eid Festival Across Bangladesh

Society

Defying Bad Weather Millions Celebrate Muslim Eid Festi...

Defying torrential rain and bad weather Muslims across Bangladesh celebrated Eid Ul Fitr Festival. The main part of the festival was Eid prayers in the morning. Normally open space is b...
by Bayazid Akter, on 20th of September 2009
Kaleidoscopic Dhaka City

Society

Kaleidoscopic Dhaka City

Dhaka as a city is highly kaleidoscopic in its orientation. This geo-space has accommodated different forms of chaos and disorder while resolving various conflicts. Occasionally Dhaka r...
by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain, on 23rd of July 2009

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