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Eid, the festival of joy and togetherness, calls for celebration and dressing up in the finest attire. Bangladeshi apparel brands are renowned for their craftsmanship and cultural richness, making them ideal for Eid shopping. With a plethora of options available, families can find the perfect attire to celebrate the festive season in style. 10 Renowned Bangladeshi Clothing Brands for Men, Women and Children Aarong Aarong, a household name in Bangladesh, is synonymous with quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Established in 1978 by Ayesha Abed, Aarong is owned by the non-profit organization BRAC. The term 'Aarong' refers to a 'village fair' and it was established to preserve local culture, heritage, crafts, and styles while empowering artisans in rural areas. Aarong is a pioneer in promoting Bangladeshi crafts.  Renowned for its traditional yet contemporary designs, Aarong offers a diverse range of clothing options for men, women, and children. From intricately embroidered sarees and panjabis to trendy kurtas and salwar kameez sets, Aarong celebrates the essence of Bangladeshi culture in every garment. Read more: How to Identify an Authentic Bangladeshi Jamdani Saree? Anjan’s Anjan’s is another prominent name in the Bangladeshi fashion industry, celebrated for its exquisite ethnic wear collections. Anjan’s was founded by Shaheen Ahmed in 1994. With a focus on exquisite fabrics and intricate detailing, Anjan’s offers a stunning array of sarees, lehengas, and sherwanis for Eid festivities.  Anjan’s not only excels in fashion design but also provides employment opportunities for impoverished women in rural villages. Whether you're looking for traditional attire with a modern twist or timeless classics, Anjan’s craftsmanship ensures elegance and sophistication. Yellow Catering exclusively to men, Yellow is renowned for its dapper collection of panjabis, shirts, and suits tailored to perfection. Yellow, established in 2004 by Salman F Rahman, is a clothing brand owned by Beximco. The latest craze among the youth, Yellow stands out as one of Bangladesh's trendiest fashion brands.  Read more: Personal Grooming Tips and Tricks for Better Life and Career

The family of Joy Mahmud, Ordinary Seaman, who is among 23 crew members of a Bangladeshi cargo vessel, MV Abdullah – hijacked by a group of Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday (March 12, 2024) – is counting every moment in anxiety. Joy, hailing from Salinagar village in Bagatipara upazila of Natore district, informed of his fate to his cousin Maruf over the phone after the Somali pirates took them as hostages. Maruf said Joy asked him not to inform his parents about the incident but they came to know about it through public representatives and media. Ziaur Rahman and Abida Begum, Joy’s parents, have not slept since hearing about the captivity of their only son. They want the government and the ship authorities to take immediate action to rescue everyone on board, including their son. Prime accused, 4 cohorts arrested over terrorist Ramzan killing in Jashore Joy joined the ship as Ordinary Seaman on November 29 last year. Among the 23 crew members, 11 hailed from Chattogram alone, two are from Noakhali and one each from Natore, Naogaon, Feni, Faridpur, Lakshmipur, Barishal, Netrakona, Sirajganj, Tangail and Khulna. Earlier on Tuesday, the ship, carrying coal from Mozambique’s Maputo port to Al Hamriyah Port in the UAE, was attacked around noon. MV Abdullah is owned by SR Shipping Lines – a sister company of Chattogram-based Kabir Steel and Rerolling Mill (KSRM) Group. All crew members are being held hostage by the pirates, said KSRM’s media adviser Mizanul Islam. Muslims in 40 Chandpur villages start Ramadan fasting in accord with Saudi Arabia The crew members are: Captain Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Chief Officer Mohammad Atikullah Khan, Second Officer Mazharul Islam Chowdhury, Third Officer Tarequl Islam, Deck Cadet Sabbir Hossain, Chief Engineer ASM Saiduzzaman, Second Officer Toufiqul Islam, Third Engineer Rokon Uddin, Fourth Engineer Tanvir Ahmed, Engine Cadet Ayub Khan, electrician Ibrahim Khalil, seaman Md Anwarul Haque, seaman Md Asifur Rahman, seaman  Sazzad Hossain, seaman Joy Mahmud, seaman Nazmul Haque, seaman Ainul Haque, oiler Mohamamd Shamsuddin, Ali Hossain, fireman Mosharraf Hossain Shakil, chief cook Shafiqul Islam, general steward Nur Uddin, and fitter Saleh Ahmed. KSRM owns 23 ships – all operating on international routes. In 2010, one of the ships, ‘MV Zahan Moni’, was hijacked and was later released by Somali pirates after providing ransom.

A 29-year-old sailor, working as a captain in a private ship died of electrocution in Bagatipara upazila of Natore District on Friday noon. The deceased was identified as Akram Hossain Babu, originally from Panchuria village of the upazila. Quoting family members, police said Babu came in contact with a live electric wire while trying to connect the electricity to the water pump. Family members rescued him and took him to the upazila health complex where doctors declared him dead. Bagatipara police station officer-in-charge Sirajul Islam confirmed the matter to UNB. Read: Sole bread earner gone, sailor's family now stares at uncertain future  

Hadisur Rahman Arif's untimely death has left his family without an earning member, completely shattering their dreams. The 47-year-old, a third engineer, was killed in a rocket attack on a Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel stranded at a Ukrainian port on Wednesday.  Tarek, one of his brothers, told UNB that he had a chat with Hadisur just hours before the tragic news devastated the family. Read:Ukraine conflict: Bangladeshi killed in rocket attack on ship “I could overhear the sounds of multiple explosions. We had a detailed conversation on how to go about the renovation of our family home," he recounted. UNB visited Hadisur's family house in Betagi upazil on Thursday morning and found neighbours and relatives mourning his untimely demise. "Our parents are in a state of shock. Hadisur told me clearly that he would return home soon. We urge the government to do what's needed to bring back his body," Tarek said. Betagi upazila chairman Maksudur Rahman Forkan said, “Hadisur was a meritorious student who graduated from Chattogram Marine Academy.” Barguna's deputy commissioner Habibur Rahman and the local MP also visited Hadisur's house and expressed profound shock at his death. They assured the family of taking all steps to bring his body back. Hadisur was on board bulk carrier Banglar Samriddhi when the rocket hit the vessel. "The ship caught fire at 9.25pm (Bangladesh time, 5.25pm in Ukraine) as the rocket struck its bridge. The crew members were able to tame the flames immediately. But Hadisur lost his life," said Captain Md Anam Chowdhury, president of the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association. Amid the worrying development in Ukraine, Banglar Samriddhi got stuck at the Port of Olvia, located in the Mykolaiv region on the left bank of the Dnipro-Bug estuary on the northern Black Sea coast. All its 29 crew members are Bangladeshis. Banglar Samriddhi had been anchored at the port before the Russian invasion began on February 24, Omar Faruque Tuhin, a crew member of the ship, told UNB over the phone on February 27. "All activities at the port came to a screeching halt immediately and we got stuck on the ship. Panic has gripped us. We hear the sound of explosions and gunfire in the distance. Fortunately, the port has not yet come under direct attack." Banglar Samriddhi, now caught in the fighting in Ukraine, reached Olvia on February 22 to load ball clay, according to the BSC. As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated, the BSC cancelled the plan and asked the master of the vessel to make his way towards international waters. Read: Ship with 29 Bangladeshis on board stranded in Ukraine port However, the bulk carrier failed to leave the port immediately due to a delay in getting port clearance and got stranded as Ukraine closed its seaports following the Russian invasion. Earlier, Bangladesh asked its nationals stranded in Ukraine to contact the country's diplomatic missions in the neighbouring European countries while Poland and Romania came forward to provide temporary shelters for Bangladeshis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday issued helpline numbers for the stranded Bangladeshi nationals to help them get into Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova, all bordering Ukraine. Around 400 Bangladeshis have safely crossed the Ukrainian border and reached Poland, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday night. The government of Bangladesh is arranging their repatriation and is in touch with global organisations for their return home.

The first day of the Bengali New Year is known as Pahela Baishakh.It's also known as a Bengali folk festival that takes place across the country.Every year on April 14th, the first day of Pahela Baishakh is celebrated.Baishakhi fairs are organized all over the country on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh.The day also celebrates the merchants' traditional accounting new year (Haal Khata). Traders at all levels consider the day as an opportunity to start fresh and they offer a variety of discounts during this festive time.This article discussed the best Baishakhi offers in Bangladesh 2021. Five places where you can get the best Pahela Baishakh deals and offers Here are the stores offering some of the best Baishakhi deals for 2021: Daraz, Diamond World Ltd, Sailor, HungryNaki, and Akash DTH. The perfect time to shop for Baishakh is at the last minute like it is every year. That's when retailers will be desperate to get rid of their stocks. If you can't wait, here's where and shop to save the most money. 1)     Daraz Bangladesh Online super shop daraz seems to have some fantastic gift ideas for the Pahela Baishakh festival. They have a wide variety of products, including clothing, watches, luggage, mobile phones, kitchen pieces, sofa sets, etc. You can order them for yourself or even as a gift for someone you care about. With Baishakhi discounts on daraz, you can save up to 9% on selected products in all categories. To avail the Baishakhi offer, you must first obtain a voucher from the products page. Also read: Daraz brings 'Baishakhi Mela 1428' campaign Visit the website: https://www.daraz.com.bd/ 2)     Diamond World Ltd If you want to present beautiful jewelry items to your loved ones, you should know that Diamond World Ltd offers discounts of up to 27% on their products. Diamond World, one of the leading jewelry design firms in Bangladesh, has launched a special deal for Pahela Baishakh. If you want to impress someone with a special gift, this will be an excellent option! Visit the website: https://www.diamondworldltd.com/ 3)   Sailor Are you looking for the most stylish Baishakhi Panjabi with an affordable price range? Get the lucrative closet within your budget and enjoy amazing deals and coupons. Sailor is offering a super Baishakhi sale with up to 30% off Just for men's and boy's Panjabi items. If you're searching for a colorful and diverse selection of Punjabi products, you should check out a few of the choices here... Visit the website: https://www.sailor.clothing/  Also read: Daraz organises roadshow to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh's Independence 4)     HungryNaki When you cook delicious food for the whole family at once, HungryNaki will also bring the best food deals straight to your doorstep. Pick it because it will allow you to spend more time with your family.In the midst of the covid-19 epidemic, HungryNaki and Nagad have come up with a fantastic cashback deal for those who enjoy eating outdoors.You will get a 10% Instant Cashback if you buy food from HungryNaki and pay with ‘Nagad'. The offer is effective from April 1st to April 14th, 2021. During this time, you can take advantage of the offer twice. Visit the website: https://nagad.com.bd/en/offer/hungrynaki-2/  5)     Akash DTH Do you have a cable tv connection at home? Or maybe you'd like to upgrade the current one. Whatever the issue may be,the Akash DTH has offered you an attractive Baishakhi package that will surely make you happy. Customers who purchase an AKASH connection from the AKASH website during the “Boishakhi Campaign” will get a BDT 800 cashback.This amazing offer will end on 16 April 2021. Visit the website: https://akashdth.com/  Bottom Line The Bengali nation's traditional New Year's Day is Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali New Year greeting is "Shubho Noboborsho".Mass people tend to do a variety of shopping for the family to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh festival. Shopkeepers develop attractive promotions in order to increase sales. There are multiple types of offers, and customers buy the things of their choice from the deals. Going shopping in the midst of the covid-19 is unsafe, therefore you should consider online platforms to buy your favorite products. The above-mentioned best Baishakhi offers in Bangladesh 2021 might be just what you're looking for.