Eid Day
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Carrying rawhide in metro rail banned
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has imposed new rules for metro rail passengers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Over 2 million people likely to leave Dhaka by waterways during Eid
The number of passengers traveling via waterways from Dhaka during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holiday is likely to be higher compared of Eid-ul Fitr, resulting in potential overcrowding, mismanagement, and hazards during the bustling travel period.
Sacrificial animal haats in Dhaka from Thursday
On the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the sale of sacrificial animals at 20 makeshift and two permanent markets in the capital’s two city corporation areas will officially start from Thursday (June 13)
BB announces new office schedule for banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a new schedule for bank transactions after Eid-ul-Azha following the announcement of new office schedule by the government.
Govt employees getting 5 days of Eid vacation
Government employees are getting five consecutive days of vacation, from June 14 to 18, during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Advance train ticket sales for Eid-ul-Azha begin
The advance sale of train tickets for Eid-ul-Azha began at 8.00am on Sunday (June 2). Tickets for June 12 are available for purchase today, with sales for the Western zone taking place in the morning and sales for the Eastern region beginning at 2:00 pm.
Bulkhead movement to be halted for 11 days during Eid: State Minister
The movement of bulkhead will be halted for 11 days from June 13 during the Eid-ul-Azha to ensure hassle-free movement of vessels.
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.
Eid-ul-Fitr to be observed in Saudi Arabia on April 10
The kingdom has announced that Tuesday will be the last day of Ramadan, reports Gulf news. The sighting of the crescent moon determines the first day of Shawwal, which marks Eid-ul-Fitr.