The joyous atmosphere of Eid tends to bring with it the excitement of big-screen blockbusters, and this Eid-ul-Azha is no exception. As theatres continue screening films from Eid-ul-Fitr, producers and directors are shifting focus toward the next festive release window. Several high-profile titles are preparing to hit cinemas during Eid-ul-Azha, with some already generating significant buzz through posters, social media promotions, and star-studded casts.
This Eid-ul-Fitr, the overwhelming popularity of Bangladeshi films has led Star Cineplex to halt screenings of Hollywood blockbusters at its branches nationwide. Initially, the multiplex scheduled local and international films, hoping to offer a diverse cinematic experience. However, due to the overwhelming demand for domestic productions, the organisation has shifted its focus entirely toward Bangladeshi releases.
Two of Shakib Khan’s films were released in cinemas this Eid-ul-Fitr– “Borbaad” and “Antaratma”. Dhallywood's Superstar shared that he did not have any special plans on the occasion. However he spent time with family and friends which is one of the essential things he does at the festivals.
The much-anticipated second season of “Myself Allen Swapan” is hence set to premiere on chand raat, just in time for audiences to enjoy it for Eid-ul-Fitr.
Bangladesh received a record $2.94 billion in remittances during the first 26 days of March, driven by Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest festivals for Muslims.
People have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones and their journeys have mostly been hassle-free.
Thousands of people started to leave Dhaka by trains today to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in their village homes
During the Eid-ul-fitr, the government will provide 10 kg of rice free of cost to one crore families
For Jaker, this year was a special Eid. The hardworking middle-order batter talked about his time away from cricket during past Eids and his inspirations in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi.
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will resume selling soybean oil at Tk 110 a litre to one crore TCB cardholder families from next month, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said yesterday.
After celebrating Eid with their relatives, people from 21 districts of the southern and western parts of the country are returning to work via the Paturia-Daulatdia waterway.
Untimely loading and unloading of containers has congested Chattogram port, the country’s premier seaport, with container vessels, which remain anchored due to the disruption.
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today (May 5, 2022) requested the Dhaka-bound passengers to use the Daulatdia route to cross the Padma river as a small number of ferries are operating at Shimulia.
Government offices reopened today after Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims. This year, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Bangladesh on May 3.
Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
A man was shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla and two were hacked to death in a clash over previous feud in Faridpur today (May 3, 2022).
Joint families in Bangladesh, like in most countries, have been split up. With that, family ties, love, and connection to parents appear to be waning.
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to their countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
“Most paddy fields in our village are under water. We are not only facing food shortage but also lacking fodder for our cattle. Had the flood happened after two weeks, we could have harvested at least enough to feed ourselves,”