Eid-ul-Fitr

‘Now I only give salamis’

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.

When was the first Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?

Starting from the city of Mecca and then migrating to Medina to escape persecution, the early Muslims, led by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), had to face tremendous adversity to stay true to their faith. It was within this turmoil that the first celebrations of Eid took place

50% factories yet to pay salary of March

As of yesterday, 51.21 percent, or 4,849 out of 9,469 mills and factories, did not pay the salaries for the month of March, data from the Industrial Police showed.

Festival fervour driving home appliance sales

Although there is no accurate data on the market for electronic home appliances, industry insiders believe that sales during Eid-ul-Fitr account for around 60 percent of their annual receipts.

Economics of Eid

As the darkness of night made way for the first light of day, a rhythmic hum echoed through the tranquil dawn in Jamalpur like a heartbeat.

Southern Routes: Bus operators charging extra ahead of Eid

Sirajul Islam, a businessman from Dhaka’s Rayerbagh, was waiting for a BRTC bus in Fulbaria bus terminal area around 3:30pm yesterday. He would travel to Barishal with his wife and two sons.

Cabinet decides against extending Eid holiday by a day

The Cabinet Committee on Law and Order yesterday recommended a holiday on April 9 before Eid, but the Cabinet rejected it today

#Décor / The charm of deshi motifs on Eid tableware

Central to the celebration of Eid is the scrumptious spread of food and it is that time of the year when the choice of tableware plays a subtle yet significant role. Desi motifs and designs ¬– nakshi kantha, Jamdani – with their intricate patterns and vivid hues, tell tales of heritage and craftsmanship have evolved over centuries.

Bulkhead movement to be halted five days before and after Eid

The movement of all types of bulkheads will be completely halted five days before and after Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure hassle-free journey for holidaymakers

June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015

Shwapno Life unveils Eid Collection

Upcoming fashion and apparel label “Shwapno Life” hosted a glittering fashion show “Shwapno Life 2015 Eid Fashion Fiesta” on June 12 at the Bengal Multimedia Studio in Tejgaon showcasing their Eid collection.

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