Current Affairs
Sailors of 'Banglar Joyjatra' offer Eid prayers on board
Amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, the sailors of the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation's ship 'Banglar Joyjatra' offered Eid prayers on board.
Case filed in Sadarghat launch accident, 5 arrested
A case has been filed in the capital's Sadarghat area over the casualties and missing person in the collision of two launches. So far, five people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Former ministers and MPs to offer Eid prayers together in special prison
Many former ministers, members of parliament (MPs) and high-ranking officials who once held important positions in politics and administration will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr inside the prison this time.
282 Bangladeshis return home from Bahrain
A total of 282 Bangladeshi nationals are returning home from Bahrain amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Sri Lanka rejects US request to land 2 fighter jets
Sri Lanka’s president on Friday revealed that his country rejected a request from the US to allow its two fighter jets to land at Mattala International Airport, according to local media.
Eid congregations' venues and schedule
The main congregation of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr in the capital Dhaka will be held at 8 am tomorrow, Saturday, at the National Eidgah Maidan adjacent to the High Court premises. If the congregation is not possible here due to weather or any other reason, then the prayers will be held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram at 9 am. The President and the Prime Minister will offer prayers together in this congregation.
3 cement-laden trawlers sink in Padma due to storm
Three cement-laden trawlers sank in the Padma River in Naria Upazila of Shariatpur due to a sudden storm. The trawlers were carrying about six thousand bags of cement.
Two special trains to carry devotees for Sholakia Eid congregation
Like every year, Bangladesh Railway will operate two special trains to facilitate devotees to join the country’s largest congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr at the historic Sholakia ground in the district.
PM for sharing joy of Eid with all
Stating that the holy month of Ramadan has departed after imparting lessons of sacrifice, piety and restraint, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for sharing the happiness of the Eid-ul-Fitr with all, being inspired by the ideals of the Ramadan.
Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, will be celebrated in the country tomorrow (Saturday) as the moon of Shawwal month of 1447 Hijri was sighted in the sky of Bangladesh.