Eid
Edible oil prices to remain steady before Eid
Ahasanul Islam Titu, the State Minister for Commerce, has reassured consumers that there are no intentions to change the prices of edible oil ahead of the approaching Eid, despite the recent increase in the value of the dollar.
Essential: Boost meat production, slash unit costs
Ahead lies Eid-ul-Adha (the festival of sacrifice), with its main ritual of animal sacrifice. In Bangladesh, almost half of the total yearly animal sacrifices occur during Eid-ul-Adha. Last year, 141,812 animals were sacrificed, including 4.581 million cattle, 107,875 buffaloes, 5.352 million goats and sheep, and the rest 877 other animals (such as camels, deer, etc.). This year, around 1 crore and 30 lakh animals are prepared for sacrifice. With an assumed 10% annual increase in demand, the demand for animals might reach 1 crore and 10 lakh this time, with an expected surplus of around 20 lakh animals. Due to the recent pandemic and economic instability, the demand for sacrificial animals has been relatively low for the past three years, resulting in unsold animals. However, there might be a slight increase in demand this time. Nevertheless, due to recent price fluctuations and increased production costs, the price of animals may rise. If animal sales decrease, farmers will suffer losses. In such circumstances, it is advisable to completely stop importing both formal and informal sacrificial animals.
1.29 crore sacrificial animals ready in country
Some 1,29,80,367 animals are ready for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, said the Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman. He said 53,60,716 cows and buffaloes, 76,17,801 goats and sheep, 1,850 other species of animals are ready for sacrifice.
367 killed in 358 road accidents in 15 days of Eid vacation
Before and after this year's Eid-ul-Fitr, 367 people were killed and more than 1500 were injured in 358 road accidents in 15 days between April 4 and April 18, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation released on Wednesday (April 24).
Crime propencity during Eid
During Eid-ul-Fitr, people from various walks of life have different long-term plans associated with the event. To implement these plans, there is a year-round effort among the general public. If we focus on businessmen, we can see that Eid is utilized as an opportunity for livelihood not only by foopath traders but also by all other classes and professions. Businesspeople, including footpath traders and others from various professions, actively engage in planning and implementing business strategies to capitalize on Eid. No one refrains from striving to give their business establishment a new look. Businesspeople, along with people from all other walks of life, target Eid to infuse vibrancy into their businesses. There is an inclination to cultivate a commercial mindset (focused solely on profit, product marketing) among a particular class targeting the simple and honest general public in Bangladesh. Criminals also target Eid with the intention of committing crimes, as the economic wheel expands during the season, and the active nature of the economy increases the temptation among them to engage in criminal activities.
Tk2 note was my preferred eid salaami
Among the two major religious festivals of Muslims worldwide, Eid-ul-Fitr holds a special place by any measure. This religious festival comes after a month of strict fasting. Many fasting Muslims feel the urge to give of themselves as they celebrate this eid and give as much charity as they can. Eid brings a message of joy to everyone, rich and poor. The message of joy and happiness comes out as more practical for the poor when the rich extend their hands in support.
Eid joy lost in artificiality
People of my age notice a stark contrast between the Eid in the present days and in our childhood. Back then, sighting the Eid moon was the main aspect of Eid joy. Nowadays, that excitement has faded away. We'd eagerly gather on rooftops to spot the moon, sparking arguments among siblings about who saw it first.
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Thursday
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Thursday as the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening.
Hostage sailors will be rescued from pirates this month: State Minister
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has said that it will be possible to rescue the ship 'MV Abdullah' with 23 sailors held hostage by Somali pirates within this month.
May the Eid celebration be joyful
From the middle of March, there were occasional showers, but intense heat has started since the first week of April. The Meteorological Department has informed that the temperature will rise further in the second week of April. With the decrease in humidity in the air, the intensity of the dry wind will increase. In the midst of this, Eid is approaching. From a week ago, many people in Dhaka have begun to return home. People are returning home from other cities as well. During this time, countless people have to spend the whole day on the road. Besides Eid shopping, there are other reasons too for leaving home. The intense heat during this time is not only causing discomfort but may also contribute to illness.
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