The government aims to transform Bangladesh's leather industry into a stronger, export-oriented sector by ensuring maximum utilisation of sacrificial animal hides from Eid-ul-Azha, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Friday. Speaking to reporters after inspecting raw hide trading ope»»»

KHULNA, May 29, 2026 (BSS) - The Khulna City Corporation (KCC) successfully cleared all animal waste from the city within eight hours of the Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices on Thursday. A team of over 950 workers launched the cleanup drive at 2:00 pm on Eid day and wrapped up operations by 10:00 pm. To supp»»»

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — An Indonesian Christian woman today came to the National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters in Putrajaya with the hope of receiving a new permanent resident identification card (MyPR) that would correctly reflect her religious status as a non-Muslim. The 68-year-old woma»»»

- Nearly 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities across India gathered at the Red Fort grounds on Sunday and called for the removal of converted Muslims and Christians from the Scheduled Tribe category.The event, titled ‘Janajati Sanskritik Samagam’, was organised by the RSS-affiliated Jan»»»

India has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensuring free speech for all citizens. India's rich history and diverse religious landscape are highlighted as proof of its inclusive nature. The country's commitme»»»

The motion to nominate Dr RA Lingeshwaran and Noor Inayah Yaakub as senators was approved in the Penang state assembly without objection. GEORGE TOWN: The Penang assembly has unanimously nominated Dr RA Lingeshwaran and Islamic law scholar, Noor Inayah Yaakub, as senators. The motion was tabled by »»»

SINGAPORE – All 900 Muslim pilgrims from Singapore have left for the annual haj. The final group consisting of 300 people departed for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, early on May 14, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS). “They will join more than 600 pilgrims who have already arrived safe»»»

A poster exhibition highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse was organised by ELMS in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts at the National Art Gallery, where students from schools across the country showcased their creative work aimed at promoting awareness among youth»»»

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held »»»

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 8 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in Bangladesh launched a 10-day art exhibition, titled "Sampriti", at the IGCC premises in Dhaka.The exhibition was launched on Thursday and showcases artworks created during a two-day art camp by 33 »»»

Advocates, lawyers say job-change restrictions leave migrant workers with too few ways out of abuse Erin Day (left), chair of the Seoul Native Language Teachers Union, and Rakibul Islam (center), a Bangladeshi worker, hold signs calling for stronger human rights protections for foreign workers in K»»»

(The Edge filepix by Patrick Goh) KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan’s newly appointed political secretary, Aizuddin Abd Gaffar, has criticised a group of PKR members of Parliament (MPs) for questioning a proposed foreign worker recruitment system linked to Besti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments, the “Orphan Sponsorship Endowment” (Waqf) has emerged as a leading contemporary model that reinforces a sustainable approach to caring for orphans by transforming short-term assistance into a long-term, evolving system of »»»

As the BJP reaches out to some 4 million Muslims in the poll-bound northeastern Indian state, many remain sceptical of the party’s agenda. Assam, India – Akram Ali stood by the ruins of his four-room house under the scorching April heat, sifting through the debris where his life once stood. “This w»»»