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Millions leave Dhaka city for Eid, City roads nearly empty

Dhaka, March 31 -- Though there is no specific number, an estimated 10 million people have left Dhaka between March 25 and 30 to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families in rural areas, resulting in ... Read More


Dr Yunus vows to build a new Bangladesh making unity permanent

Dhaka, March 31 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday vowed to build a new Bangladesh keeping the nation united despite numerous obstacles. "Despite hundreds of obstacles, we will build... Read More


Millions leave Dhaka for Eid, while some stay behind to fulfil responsibilities

Dhaka, March 31 -- ul-Fitr being celebrated today (Monday), millions of people have already left Dhaka to reunite with their families and celebrate the joyous occasion, but not everyone has the luxury... Read More


Flood of worshippers attend Eid prayers in Khulna

Khulna, March 31 -- A large number of devotees gathered for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in Khulna on Monday, with the main prayer held at the Khulna Circuit House ground at 8 am. The prayer was led by the Pr... Read More


People celebrating Eid in 'free atmosphere,' restoration of democracy essential: Fakhrul

Dhaka, March 31 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the people of the country are celebrating this year's Eid in a joyful and free environment, a stark contrast to the ... Read More


Thousands of devotees attend Eid congregation in Sylhet's Shahi Eidgah

Sylhet, March 31 -- Thousands of worshippers gathered at Sylhet Shahi Eidgah for the main Eid ul-Fitr congregation on Monday. The congregation, which started at 8:30 AM, was led by Maulana Mushtaq Ah... Read More


2 die as bus hits autorickshaw in Gazipur

Gazipur, March 31 -- Two people died and two others injured after a bus hit a CNG-run autorickshaw in Gazipur on Monday. The accident happened around 10 am in the Shibbari area of Gazipur city. The i... Read More


Eid Through Generations: A three-dimensional celebration in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 31 -- Half a century ago, Eid celebrations in Dhaka were vastly different from what they are today. The Gen Z generation's way of marking the occasion is almost unrecognisable to the Gen ... Read More


6 lakh devotees offer Eid prayer in Kishoreganj's Sholakia ground

Kishoreganj, March 31 -- The historic Sholakia ground in Kishoreganj witnessed an unprecedented congregation of about 600,000 worshippers for the 198th Eid-ul-Fitr prayer, held peacefully amid tight s... Read More


Consumers may face low gas pressure in Dhaka Tuesday, Wednesday

Dhaka, March 31 -- Consumers in vast areas around the capital may experience low gas pressure for 24 hours, from Tuesday to Wednesday. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, due to... Read More