Eid-ul-Fitr 2019
221 killed in road crashes during Eid: Report
A total of 221 people are killed in road crashes across the country during the 12 days of Eid season, a passenger welfare body says.
Activities resume at Benapole land port after 6 days
Export and import activities have resumed at Benapole land port after six days’ vacation for the holy Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr.
BNP slams govt for confusion over moon sighting
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir comes down heavily on the government for confusing people in sighting the moon of Eid-ul-Fitr and says it is an outcome of the absence of good governance in the country.
Rain dampens Eid celebrations
The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest festival of Muslims, was dampened by incessant rainfall since the morning.
Eid today
Holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, to be celebrated today (Wednesday) as Shawwal moon is sighted in different areas in Bangladesh sky, State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah says in a revised message.
Going home, mostly happy
With his seven-month-old nephew on his lap, Mohammad Shohag, along with his siblings, was seen waiting at the Kamalapur Railway Station to catch the Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express.
Extortion on rise ahead of Eid
With a brinjal-loaded truck, driver Sabuj Mia came to the capital’s Karwan Bazar kitchen market from Tangail’s Madhupur early Sunday.
Moon sighting committee to meet tomorrow
A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held tomorrow evening to fix the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
Commuters being charged extra fare ahead of Eid
Transport workers have been charging extra fare from the passengers ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr as hundreds of people were seen waiting on the city roads due to lack of transport.
Eid rush continues, 6 trains delayed so far
At least six trains have been delayed so far as holidaymakers flock Kamalapur Railway Station on their way home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones.
Embracing your earthy-self
Ah! A summer Eid in Dhaka. Bright mornings that begin with warm greetings, and delicious, lavish breakfasts are reminiscent of childhood and happiness. Sunny afternoons that are redolent with silvery smiles and rustle of crisp new muslin saris perfumed sweet from the cardamom and rosewater.
Quader urges disciplined driving in Eid rush
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has called for disciplined driving during the rush of home-goers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Railway minister admits glitch in Eid ticket sale thru’ app
Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has acknowledged the glitch in sale of advance train tickets through app and said the unsold tickets will be on sale at counters after five days from today.
Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 70
This year, the minimum Fitra has been fixed at Tk 70 per person.
BIWTA to provide special service to home goers from May 30
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) will provide special service to waterway passengers from May 30 aiming to ensure their safe journey during the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Eid tickets to be sold at different stations in Dhaka this year
Advanced train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr will be sold from different stations for the first time this year, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan says.