Hassle marks Eid journey
People have started leaving Dhaka for outlying areas for Eid-ul-Fitr amid hassles such as road construction works, illegal parking, kitchen markets and the movement of three-wheelers on highways.
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Extortion unabated before Eid
The incidents of extortion are going unabated in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country ahead of Eid-ul-fitr, one of the largest religious festivals of Muslims.
9-day Eid holiday begins today
Government officials and employees performed their duties as last day before the holy Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday...
Journalists鈥� orgs urge NOAB for extension of Eid holidays
The leaders of journalists' organisations once again have called for reconsidering the Newspaper Owners鈥� Association of Bangladesh鈥檚 decision regarding holidays on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr....
15 directives issued to ensure overall safety ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued 15 directives, including increasing patrols by the Army, BGB, Police and RAB, ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr...
More than 80pc RMG units pay Eid bonuses
About 83.67 per cent readymade garment factories cleared payment of bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals of Muslims to be held at the end of March subject to moon-sighting, according to data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...
All-out measures taken for safe Eid celebration: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police has taken all possible security measures to ensure safe and festive celebration of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr....
BSCIC holds 3-day Eid Fair
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation has organised a three-day Eid Fair with entrepreneurs from cottage, micro, small and medium industries of the country inaugurated on Sunday...
Pakistani dresses dominate Eid markets
The country鈥檚 markets are witnessing a sharp rise in demand for Pakistani clothing items ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims to be held at the end of March subject to moon-sighting...
Jatri Kalyan Samity demands end to passenger harassment during Eid
Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity on Sunday demanded an end to the anarchy of excessive fare collection and passenger harassment during Eid travel...
RMG stakeholders see no complexity in payment before Eid
The stakeholders of the country鈥檚 readymade garment sector said that the payment of wages and allowances in the sector would be cleared ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr...
Eid shopping gains momentum in Jhenaidah
With approaching of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, sales in different shopping malls and roadside markets in the district are gaining momentum...
Old Dhaka sees good business
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims, the wholesale and retail businesses in the old part of the city has gained momentum.
Govt declares April 3 as general holiday
The government has announced the April 3, 2025 as a general holiday through an executive order aiming to ensure smooth journey of holiday makers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Eid journey home gets dearer
The cost of journey home from Dhaka to districts across Bangladesh on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr increased by up to 66 per cent due to arbitrary increase of bus fares, holidaymakers have alleged...
Workers block highway in Gazipur for arrears
Workers from two different factories in Gazipur on Tuesday staged demonstrations demanding their wage arrears and the extension of Eid-ul-Fitr holidays...
bKash assists in Eid shopping thru FB live sessions
bKash is facilitating Eid shopping through its Facebook-based live sessions enabling customers to purchase from top brands at an affordable price, said a press release...
Government employees set to enjoy long Eid vacation
Government employees in Bangladesh are going to enjoy an extended holiday during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr due to additional public holidays and weekend holidays...
DMP to divert traffic Commuters asked to avoid shopping areas
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Monday said that it would divert traffic from the city鈥檚 key intersections to tackle the rush for shopping ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr...
WAGES, ALLOWANCES BEFORE EID: Industrial Police says 200 RMG units may not pay
Uncertainty loomed over the payment of wages and bonuses of readymade garment workers in 200 factories ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims to be held at the end of March, according to the Industrial Police...
Munshiganj malls see rush before Eid
Shopping malls in the district town have been buzzing with rush of shoppers who are gathering at different shopping outlets from morning to mid-night to buy clothes, shoes and other items for their beloved ones to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest festival of the Muslim...
Authorities need to address Eid ticket sale irregularities
THE hassle that millions undergo to buy tickets for Eid-time journey has not eased despite some measures having been taken. As the advance sales of tickets for trains and buses began on March 14, people started struggling to buy tickets at affordable prices. Although the Bangladesh Railway transitioned to fully online ticket sales in 2023, getting a ticket has remained...
Eid shopping gets momentum in Barisal
Shopping malls in Barishal city started experiencing huge crowd as shopping gets momentum ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr while people were observed preferring local sharees and Punjabis...
Kaluhati shoe village becomes bustling ahead of Eid
Workers and owners of most of the shoe and other footwear factories at Kaluhati village in the district are passing their busiest days ahead of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival...
People scramble for tickets for Eid journey
The online battle for buying train and bus tickets for journey home from Dhaka on the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday began on Friday.
Police to strengthen countrywide vigilance during Eid-ul-Fitr
Inspector general of police Md Baharul Alam on Thursday said that special vigilance will be ensured across the country to prevent theft and mugging during the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations...
2 foodpanda riders win Eid competition
Two foodpanda riders have successfully performed their Umrah pilgrimage after winning 鈥榩anda-rider Eid competition 2024,鈥� said a press release...
Helpline launched to address labour issues
The ministry of labour and employment in collaboration with the department of inspection for factories and establishments has set up a control room to closely monitor labour conditions and address workers鈥� unrest in both RMG and non-RMG sectors ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr...
Minimum Fitra Tk 110, maximum Tk 2,805
The minimum and maximum Fitra rate for 2025 have been fixed at Tk 110 and Tk 2,805 respectively for each person...
Release of fresh banknotes suspended
The Bangladesh Bank has decided not to release fresh banknotes ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, a festival when people traditionally gift new currency notes to near and dear ones as part of the celebrations...