Metro rail services in Dhaka resumed on Saturday (June 8) after a one-day suspension for the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, with new restrictions in place regarding the transport of meat and animal products. According to the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), trains began operating from

Despite a largely deserted capital during the Eid holidays, Dhaka’s air quality showed no sign of improvement, ranking it as the third most polluted city in the world on Sunday (June 8) morning. According to real-time data from IQAir, a global air quality monitoring organization,

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday to exchange Eid greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Abul Kalam Azad

The 198th Eid-ul-Azha congregation was held at the historic Sholakia Eidgah Maidan in Kishoreganj this morning (June 7), drawing tens of thousands of worshippers from across the country amid heightened security measures. The Eid jamaat began at 9 am, led by Mufti Maulana Abul Khair

A man and his four-year-old son were killed after being hit by a bus while on their way to attend Eid prayers in Shahjahanpur upazila of Bogura on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Chan Mia, 35, and his son Abdullah, 4, from Bamunia Mondolpara area under Shahjahanpur

Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, on of biggest religious festival with solemnity and devotion, offering prayers and sacrificing animals in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail (AS), an event that marks this holy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent Eid-ul-Azha greetings to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Friday night through the Indian Embassy in Dhaka. A source from India’s foreign ministry confirmed the matter. In his message, Modi highlighted the significance of the

The main Eid-ul-Azha congregation was held peacefully at the National Eidgah on Saturday (June 7) at 7:30am, drawing thousands of worshippers. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus joined the prayers along with members of the interim cabinet, the Chief Justice, the Chief Election

Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad Yunus has strongly denied rumours that Bangladesh allowed a corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State, calling the claim “completely false and baseless.” He made the remarks in his Eid-ul-Azha address to the nation on Friday (June 6).

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has said a “July Charter” will be announced next month with the agreement of all political parties. In a nationwide address on Eid-ul-Azha on Friday (June 6), he said the Charter will be a united commitment to reforms proposed by the Reform

The first Eid-ul-Azha jamaat has been held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. On the occasion, five congregations of Eid prayers are being held. The first congregation began at 7:00am and ended at 7:10am.  Several thousand worshippers took part in the first

The European Union (EU) has responded to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus’s announcement of a timeline for Bangladesh’s next general election, scheduled for the first half of April 2026. EU Delegation in Bangladesh in a statement issued on Friday (June 6) said “The

Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad Yunus on Friday (June 6) announced that the next general election will be held in the first half of April 2026. He made the announcement in a nationwide address on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. Dr Yunus said, “Though our mandate is limited, we are

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (June 6) extended his greetings to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims around the world on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. In a message issued on the eve of Eid, he expressed hope that the festival would bring welfare to all by

The Russian House in Dhaka on Wednesday (June 4) held a special event dedicated to Day of Russia.  The official ceremony commenced with the performance of the Russian national anthem and welcoming addresses by the guests. In their speeches, the speakers highlighted the historic

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7pm today (June 6) on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. The announcement was confirmed by Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.  According to the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser’s Office, the

The main congregation for Eid-ul-Azha will be held at the National Eidgah in the capital at 7:30am tomorrow (June 7). In the event of inclement weather, the central Eid prayer will be relocated to the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 8 am. According to the Islamic Foundation, five

The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (June 7). Marking the occasion, five Eid congregations will be held in phases at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, according to the Islamic Foundation. The first congregation will begin at 7:00 am, to be led by Dr

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Md Jahangir Alam on Friday (June 6) assured the nation that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure security during tomorrow's Eid-ul-Azha celebrations. He said, “There is no lack of preparation. Adequate numbers of law

The Bangabandhu Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge recorded its highest-ever toll collection in a single day, amassing over Tk 4.1 crore in the 24 hours leading up to midnight on Thursday (June 5). According to the Jamuna Bridge authority, a total of 64,283 vehicles crossed the bridge during