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Freedom fighters accuse Lalmonirhat DC of anti-liberation actions
The Liberation War Memorial Mancha mural near Shishu Park on BDR Road in Lalmonirhat town has been demolished after being previously covered on multiple occasions, including on Independence Day.
Crore-taka henna leaf business ahead of Eid
Abul Bashar, a resident of Kolatia Union in Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka, has cultivated henna on 10 bighas of land. His total investment in this venture was approximately 100,000 taka. However, within just three to four days before Eid, he expects to earn over a hundred thousand taka from selling henna leaves. After deducting expenses such as labor wages, land preparation, and pesticides, he anticipates making a profit of at least 300,000 taka during the month of Ramadan. He stated that he achieved a similar profit last year.
Tourism business in Cox’s Bazar revives with Eid
After months of business downturn due to Ramadan and the political situation, the tourism sector in Cox’s Bazar is finally seeing a ray of hope with the upcoming Eid celebrations. Tourism-related businesses in the coastal city expect full occupancy and booming business during the Eid holidays.
Transporters using hand mike to attract eid passengers
With Eid approaching, factories in Ashulia’s industrial zone have declared holidays. As the country enters a nearly 13-day-long holiday period, most workers have already left for their hometowns.
Many Dhaka residents choose staying in city over security concern
During the long Eid holiday, a significant portion of Dhaka’s residents is heading to their hometowns to celebrate with family.
Sylhet set to welcome tourist influx as Eid hotel bookings nearly full
As the much-awaited Eid-ul-Fitr holidays approach, Sylhet is set to become the ultimate holiday destination, with hotel bookings already reaching impressive numbers. With around 70% of cottages in popular tourist spots and nearly 50% of hotel, motel, and resort rooms already reserved, the region is bracing for an influx of visitors seeking to enjoy a well-deserved break after a month of fasting.
Despite initiatives, metrorail online recharge won’t be fully operational
Despite the growing reliance on Metrorail as Dhaka’s most efficient mode of public transport, the long-promised online recharge system remains out of reach for passengers. Commuters continue to face long queues at stations to recharge permanent passes or buy single-trip tickets, with no immediate solution in sight.
Bangladesh may need two more decades to gain energy autonomy
As the nation develops and its population grows, energy demand continues to surge. However, supply struggles to keep pace, raising concerns over long-term energy security.
Their eid comes with hunger
"Eid has arrived. Everyone is getting bonuses, buying new clothes for their families. But where will we get a bonus?
Independent Bangladesh: In quest of democracy
Even after 54 years of independence, Bangladesh is still waiting for the restoration of democracy. Having gone through numerous political ups and downs, elections, power transitions, and struggles for the establishment of citizens' rights, the nation remains hopeful for better governance and efficient public services.a