The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, was observed in the country on Monday night with due religious fervour.

Muslims offered special prayers last night and recited from the Holy Quran seeking divine blessings.

This year worshippers offered prayers following health protocols amid a growing number of Covid-19 cases and an alarming rise in the daily infection rate.

Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar, private TV channels and radio stations aired special programmes while newspapers published articles highlighting the significance of the night.

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasion.