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.
The main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation was held at the National Eidgah adjacent to the High Court in the capital with appropriate religious solemnity and festive atmosphere.
Abul Hayat, a name recognized by people all across Bangladesh. He started acting from his school days and continues to act even today. He has been acting for a long 70 years. The journey of our stage plays, radio dramas, television dramas, and films began with him and his friends. He and his contemporaries laid the foundation of our acting industry. At least three generations of Bangladeshis have grown up watching their performances.
Of the two universal festivals of joy for Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr claims superiority in any consideration. Eid-ul-Fitr brings the joy of breaking the fast after a month of strict fasting. Every devout Muslim man and woman eagerly waits for Eid-ul-Fitr. Islam is founded on five essential fundamental pillars. These are kalima, prayer, fasting, hajj and zakat. Among these, hajj depends on physical and financial capacity and zakat depends on financial capacity. The other three pillars are related to the physical capacity of the devotee. The literal meaning of the word 'Eid' is joy. Fasting was observed even before it became obligatory in Islam. However, it was not so blessed. Eid is the joy of breaking the fast after a month of strict fasting by the Muslim community.
Dilara Zaman is a renowned actress from Bangladesh, widely recognized by name across the country. For over sixty years, she has been performing on stage and television with great acclaim. She is a pioneer in the country's acting industry, particularly for female artists.
Rozina (born April 20, 1955) is a heroine of the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema. She became Rozina from Roshan Ara Renu during the era of legendary heroines like Kabori, Shabana, Sucharita, and Babita. When the name Rozina is pronounced, the smile of a sweet girl appears in the eyes of Bangladeshi film lovers. The first thing that catches the eye is the black mole on her cheek. The traditional Bengali womanhood is reflected in her face.
With Eid approaching, bird flu has been detected in the country. The virus was identified at a government poultry farm in Jashore. This marks the return of bird flu to Bangladesh since it was last detected in 2018, raising concerns among farmers.
The increasing tendency to stir emotions regarding sports, athletes, and organizers is alarming. This is detrimental to the sports arena. Division, conflicts, and controversies at various levels weaken unity in sports. A diverse yet unified sporting community is not only aesthetically pleasing but also essential. Rushing into sports-related initiatives and decisions without understanding them fosters a negative mindset. Anticipating incidents that may hinder progress towards goals and becoming overly concerned about them is the definition of anxiety.
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.
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.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Bank has suspended the exchange of fresh notes. The reason behind this is that they no longer want to issue notes bearing the portrait of Bangabandhu. While this decision aligns with the spirit of the mass uprising, it has left people without fresh notes this Eid, which contradicts the new spirit of the movement. Relatives and friends are constantly requesting fresh notes, assuming that, as a former employee of Bangladesh Bank, I might be able to procure some despite the restrictions. Even ardent supporters of the uprising desire fresh notes and have no objections to those bearing Bangabandhu’s portrait. The people of Chattogram, in particular, have a high demand for fresh notes; to them, fresh notes are as essential as their traditional Mezban feast. The tradition of giving and receiving Eidi during Eid feels incomplete without fresh notes, as old and worn-out notes are considered unsuitable and unacceptable for this practice. Children, too, may miss out on Eidi this year due to the unavailability of fresh notes. Consequently, Bangladesh Bank’s decision has disrupted the long-standing tradition of fresh note exchanges during the Eid festival.
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.