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- BB allows banks to offer loans against govt bonds
- PM urges nationwide cleanliness drive to prevent dengue, chikungunya
- DG urges a more transparent and accountable FSCD
- Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah
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- Mohammadpur cat killing accused sentenced to 6 months in jail
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- BPC increases fuel supply to petrol pumps
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- BPP meets to finalise Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates
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Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah
The main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation will be held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital on the Eid day, reports UNB. It will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9am in case of inclement weather. The decision was taken at a recent inter-ministerial...
BB asks banks, MFS providers to ensure uninterrupted digital transactions during Eid
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all scheduled banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers and payment system operators to ensure uninterrupted and secure digital transactions during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, reports UNB. In a circular issued on Monday, the central bank directed...
Limited import-export activities to run at customs houses during Eid holidays
The government has decided to keep import and export activities running on a limited scale at customs houses and stations across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to ensure uninterrupted trade. According to an official notice, customs houses and customs stations will continue...
Bubly to sing for the first time on Ityadi Eid special
The popular magazine show Ityadi has long been an Eid tradition, known for its creative concepts and unique presentations. Continuing that legacy, the upcoming Eid special episode will feature a special duet by film star Shobnom Bubly and musician Imran Mahmudul. Although not a professional...
No new banknotes to be issued for Eid this year: Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank has announced that no new banknotes will be issued to the public ahead of Eid this year. Traditionally, the central bank and commercial banks distribute freshly printed paper notes before Eid to meet public demand. Many people exchange old notes for new ones to give to family...
Discussions underway with ferry owners to reduce Eid fares: State Minister for Shipping
Discussions are underway with passenger-ferry owners to offer transport on the countrys waterways this Eid-ul-Fitr at fares lower than the government-set rates, said State Minister for Shipping and Bridges Division Md Rajib Ahsan. The State Minister made the remarks on Friday (March 6) evening...
Vatican extends Ramadan, Eid greetings to Muslim community
The Vatican City has extended its heartfelt greetings and solidarity to the Muslim community on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, reports Daily Sun. In a message received on Thursday, the Vatican said Muslims deepen their spiritual life during Ramadan...
Advance train tickets for third day of Eid travel go on sale
Advance ticket sales for the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr train travel began on Thursday, with tickets for trains departing on March 15 now available, as authorities aim to ensure smooth journeys for people heading home to celebrate the festival. As in previous years, Bangladesh Railway is selling...
16 films target Eid release amid buzz over Shakib Khan
The two Eid festivals are traditionally the busiest time for the countrys film industry. While film releases remain relatively slow during other parts of the year, the pace accelerates significantly around Eid as producers and filmmakers rush to bring their projects to theatres. Last year, 12...
Railway opens 14 March advance train tickets for Eid travel
Bangladesh Railway has begun selling advance train tickets for 14 March as part of its arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr travel. The authorities on Wednesdaylaunched the second day of advance ticket sales to ensure smooth journeys for homebound passengers during Ramadan. As in previous years, the...
Advance Eid train ticket sale begins
Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, from Tuesday, aiming to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for homebound passengers. The advance tickets will be available online from March 3 to March 9, while return...
Workers’ arrears to be paid before Eid: Commerce Minister
Textiles, Jute and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said Saturday that all outstanding wages owed to industrial workers will be paid before Eid. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with administrative officials at the Sylhet Circuit House, the minister assured that the government...
Strict action if extra fare charged during Eid: Robiul Alam
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has said that Eid travel this year will be more comfortable and safer than at any other time. He said the ministries concerned have been given necessary directives to take all kinds of preparations to ensure smooth Eid...
Eid advance train tickets go on sale March 3, all online
Bangladesh Railway will begin selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr journeys from March 3, with all tickets to be sold online. According to a notification issued on Wednesday, advance tickets for travel from March 13 to March 19 will be sold between March 3 and March 9. Return tickets...
BGMEA seeks Tk1,400cr soft loan for salary payments before Eid
To facilitate payment of wages and bonuses ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have requested Bangladesh Bank for a special loan facility equivalent to two months wages, with a three-month grace period and repayment over...
Advance Eid train tickets to go on sale from March 3
Bangladesh Railway has announced the schedule for advance train ticket sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ease the travel of homebound passengers. The railway authorities said on Tuesday that online sales of advance tickets will begin on March 3. Return tickets will go on sale from March 23....
CNG stations to close 6 hours daily during Ramadan to tackle gas shortage
The government has decided to keep all CNG filling stations across the country closed for six hours daily during Ramadan to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to power plants amid rising demand. The Department of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the decision in a notification issued on...
Govt aims to launch ‘Family Card’ scheme before Eid-ul-fitr: Relief minister
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Friday said the government is working to launch the Family Card scheme ahead of the holy Eid-ul-fitr as part of its 180-day priority action plan, reports BSS. He made the remarks while exchanging greetings with people this afternoon at...
321 publishers threaten to skip Ekushey Book Fair
A total of 321 publishers have announced that they will not take part in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, scheduled to begin on 20 February, reports Daily Sun. Citing fears of a lack of readers, humanitarian concerns and financial risks, the publishers said participation under the current...
Ramadan likely to begin on 18 February
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai said that the holy month of Ramadan will likely begin on 18 February 2026, reports Daily Sun. The departments religious calendar suggests the month of fasting may start between 17 and 19 February, depending on the sighting...