Eid Holiday
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.
Educational institutions set to resume classes on Sunday
Following a countrywide heatwave, all educational institutions previously closed will resume classes on Sunday (May 5). The Ministry of Education issued a notice to this effect on Saturday (May 4).
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).
DUJ demands immediate payment of eid dues of journalists
Leaders of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) have demanded to pay overtime bills of journalists immediately who will work in the media outlets during the Eid holydays.
Eliminate the suffering of passengers on Eid journey
During Eid, people leave the city in groups, abandoning their workplaces to spend time in their village homes with family and loved ones, in order to share the joy of Eid. However, this happiness often turns into sorrow due to the hassles of Eid travel. This is compounded by bus owners charging excessively high rents. According to a news published on April 7th, it is learned that some bus owners are putting extra pressure on people traveling home, similar to every year. Extra fares ranging from 100 to 1,000 taka are being collected based on distance and type of bus. Allegations have also been made of doubling the fares in some cases. Even though some passengers choose alternative routes, bus companies are still charging the highest fares for the final destination. However, helpless passengers are forced to accept these irregularities.
Journos granted 6-day Eid vacation
Journalists, officials and employees working in newspapers are getting a vacation of 6 consecutive days on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr for the first time since the independence of Bangladesh.
Special security measures in Dhaka during Eid: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Habibur Rahman has said there is no threat to the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr.
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