Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (July 12, 2022) blamed the traffic gridlock on highways ahead of Eid-ul-Azha on the “flawed management and lack of coordination”, not condition of the roads.
May the essence of sacrifice, both spiritually and materially, embrace us all
A 25km long tailback was created on the east side of Bangabandhu Bridge on the Dhaka-Tangail highway today (July 8, 2022) following huge pressure of vehicles on both sides of the bridge ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Eid-ul-Azha is knocking at the doors as Muslims are all set to celebrate the holy festival on July 10.
Increased number of vehicles on the Tangail-Sirajganj route has created long tailbacks near Bangabandhu Bridge on the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
It is not any other Eid for many middle and lower-middle income families. They are cutting down expenses for the festival in the face of spiralling living costs.
Virus transmission could go from bad to worse during Eid
For all those ladies who want to be comfortable and yet remain equally fashionable during Eid-ul-Azha, it is best to keep things simple. Especially because the weather is humid with a lot of downpour. Plus, Eid-ul-Azha is a time of the year, when people are busy with religious rituals and the aftermath of cooking delicious food for their loved ones. So, here are a few simple yet relevant options for the ladies to try out on the special day, helping to stay both chic and comfortable.
Private bus operators will start selling advance bus tickets from June 24, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
Workers of an RMG factory yesterday blocked Nabinagar-Chandra highway in Savar, demanding higher festival bonus and 10 days’ Eid holiday.
An inadequate number of ferries and gridlocks on highways are likely to be causes of sufferings for Eid holidaymakers heading to the 21 southern districts via the Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Kathalbari routes.
Regarding the clashes between students and traders in Dhaka’s New Market area, Education Minister Dipu Moni today said had the law enforcers reached the spot earlier, the situation might not have turned this serious.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam today advised city dwellers to leave their gold ornaments with relatives who live nearby before leaving Dhaka city during Eid.