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SC set to resume regular activities tomorrow
After the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, weekends and scheduled vacations, the Supreme Court (SC) is set to resume its regular judicial functions from tomorrow (Sunday). During the break, limited judicial proceedings were maintained through the designated vacation bench of the High Court Division and the...

Eid holidaymakers return to capital through Paturia amid growing rush
Homebound holidaymakers from 21 southwestern districts have started making their way back to Dhaka through the Paturia ferry terminal, as the post-Eid rush gains pace. Since Saturday morning, a large number of passengers have been crowding the Paturia terminal to board ferries and launches. Most...

Smooth post-Eid travel as many return to Dhaka, others head to villages
The holy Eid-ul-Azha holiday, which began on June 5, continues until June 14. As the break progresses, many people are returning to Dhaka from their hometowns, while others are still making their way to rural areas for family visits. To avoid last-minute travel hassles, many Dhaka-bound...

Mango trade picks up in Rajshahi after Eid break
Mango trading has started gaining pace again in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon following the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. With the arrival of popular seasonal varieties like Langra, Khirsapat, Himsagar and Amrapali, local markets have begun to bustle with activity. Before Eid, mango trading...

Rawhides being sold at govt-set prices: Commerce adviser
Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Sunday said that the rawhides of the sacrificial animals are being sold in the country at government-fixed price. Besides, a special team of the Ministry of Commerce has been working to ensure that price in markets. The commerce adviser made these remarks...

Yunus welcomes Modi’s Eid greetings, stresses mutual respect for cooperation
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings in letters dated 4 and 6 June, reaffirming their shared commitment to mutual respect and transnational cooperation. On 4 June, Prime Minister Modi sent a message conveying warm wishes...

We always find new inspiration from Khaleda Zia: Mirza Fakhrul
Senior leaders of the BNP paid a courtesy visit to party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence on Saturday night on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Following the meeting, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke to reporters, describing the gathering as a moment of...

Metro rail resumes service, carrying raw or cooked meat prohibited
After a one-day break for the holy Eid-ul-Azha, metro rail services resumed on Sunday. However, the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has imposed certain temporary restrictions. Starting at 8am on Sunday, trains are operating at 30-minute intervals, as per the headway schedule. From...

High demand for butchers delays Qurbani for many in Dhaka
Although Eid-ul-Azha was observed with the ritual slaughter of sacrificial animals from early morning, many residents of Dhaka were unable to perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) on the first day due to a shortage of butchers caused by high demand. To avoid the rush, many city dwellers chose to...

Metro rail takes Eid break today
The metro rail service in Dhaka is closed today (Saturday), as the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, the second major religious festival for Muslims, with joy and devotion. Metro rail operations will resume on Sunday from 8am, with trains running every 30 minutes. From June 9 onwards, the...

Army, Navy chiefs meet CA on Eid-ul-Azha
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday to exchange Eid-ul-Azha greetings. They, along with their spouses, met Prof Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna, said Chief Advisers Deputy Press...

India marks Eid-ul-Azha with devotion
Muslims across India, including West Bengal, observed Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday with religious solemnity and festivity. Eid prayers were held at major locations in Kolkata, including Nakhoda Mosque, Tipu Sultan Mosque, and Park Circus Maidan from the morning. The main Eid congregation took place...

Around 20,000 cleaners set to remove Dhaka’s animal waste within 12 hours
Dhaka North and South City Corporations have adopted a comprehensive plan to remove sacrificial animal waste within 12 hours of Eid-ul-Azha, starting at 3pm on Saturday. As part of the initiative, around 20,267 cleaning workers have been deployed across the capital, reports BSS. Officials...

Not animal, but pride, jealousy, injustice should be sacrificed: Asif Mahmud
LGRD and Co-operatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Saturday said that it is not animals, but pride, jealousy, and injustice that should be sacrificed. Let sacrifice be a new expression of social change, he remarked on his verified Facebook page, reports BSS. Asif, also the adviser...

Shilpakala Academy celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with ‘Ananda Utsab’
Marking the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a festive cultural programme titled Ananda Utsab on Friday night at the Nandan Mancha of the academy premises in Dhakas Segunbagicha. Supported by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the event featured an array...

Sholakia Eidgah holds 198th Eid-ul-Azha congregation at Kishoreganj
Sholakia Eidgah, known for arranging one of the largest Eid gatherings in the country, held the 198th Eid-ul-Azha congregation at 9am on Saturday under tight security measures. Devotees across the country began arriving at the vast ground from early morning, carrying prayer mats in groups to...

Yunus joins Eid-ul-Azha prayers at National Eidgah
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus joined thousands of Muslims at the National Eidgah in Dhaka this morning to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. The congregational prayer began at approximately 7:30 AM, marking one of the countrys most significant religious...

Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with devotion, community spirit
Bangladesh is observing Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, with deep religious devotion and nationwide celebrations. The festival, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th day of Zilhajj in the Islamic calendar and commemorates the willingness of Hazrat...

Home adviser assures Dhaka's security with 500 Eid patrol teams
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam on Friday said he is 100 per cent confident about the security measures taken in Dhaka during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with 500 patrol teams deployed across the capital. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after inspecting security...

Kuakata set to host thousands of tourists this Eid
As the 10-day-long Eid-ul-Azha holiday began on Thursday, the scenic coastal town of Kuakata is bracing for a surge in tourist arrivals, with nearly 80 percent of rooms in top-tier hotels already booked in advance. Known as the Daughter of the Sea, Kuakata is gearing up to host tens of thousands...

Government taking steps to ensure smooth Eid travel: Adviser Asif
The government is actively working to ensure a smooth and safe journey for holidaymakers heading home for Eid-ul-Azha, said Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, during a visit to Mohakhali Bus Terminal on Friday morning....

Khaleda returns bull ‘Kalo Manik’, urges supporter to sacrifice in village
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has touched hearts across Bangladesh by returning a prized sacrificial bull, Kalo Manik, to devoted party activist Sohag Mridha, urging him to perform the Qurbani in his home village instead of offering it to her. Sohag, a BNP supporter from Uttar Jhatibunia...

Kidnapping cases spike nationwide; Police warn of gang activity ahead of Eid
Bangladesh is experiencing a sharp rise in kidnappings, with 436 cases reported between January and May this yearup from 250 during the same period in 2024. In response, police have issued a public alert urging citizens to remain cautious, particularly ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. According to data...

Economy to remain in operation during Eid vacation: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that economic activities will remain in operation during holidays for the holy Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. Theres no scope for stagnation. Businesses will operate in their own ways. Bangladesh Bank has already stated which days and in which...

No need cattles from neighboring country: Farida
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said the country has sufficient stock of sacrificial animals to meet the demand during the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha, and there is no need to import cattle from neighbouring countries, reports BSS. The country has sufficient stock of cattle to meet...

Homebound mad rush to start as today is last working day before Eid
The frenzied race of holidaymakers leaving Dhaka for their homes across the country to enjoy Eid-ul-Azha with their families and friends is set to start today (June 4), the last working day before the festival. Employees of both public and private sectors get a 10-day vacation on occasion of...

Eid travel rush: What to expect from weather
With a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday starting Thursday (June 5), people across the country have already begun heading home from different cities and towns to celebrate with their loved ones. While the mass exodus is expected to gain full momentum from Thursday, the ongoing rainfall has added a...

Schedule of Eid-ul-Azha congregations at Baitul Mukarram announced
The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across the country on Saturday (June 7). On the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha, as in every year, five Eid congregations (Jamaats) will be held in succession at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The following scholars will perform the duties of Imam and...