Meanwhile, Madrasa students have got even longer leave. The holidays which started from May 24 in Aliya, Dakhil, Aalim, Fazil and Kamil level madrassas will continue till June 11. After weekly holidays on June 12 and 13, classes will resume on Sunday, June 14. As a result, Madrasa students have got a leave period of […]
Government, semi-government and autonomous institute buildings are decorated with lights marking the festival. Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private television channels are broadcasting special programs on the occasion. Special meals will also be served in hospitals, orphanages, jails and child care centres. After offering Eid prayers, Muslims will sacrifice animals to seek the blessings of […]
Marine truck ‘Sangu’ operated by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BITWA) got stuck in a storm on the Meghna river in Bhola on Wednesday, giving a terrifying experience to over 500 people living in the house. After about an hour the ship finally reached Ilisha Ghat safely. Upon reaching the shore alive, many passengers expressed […]
Under REB, 80 rural electricity cooperative societies supply electricity to 462 upazilas across the country. The organization now operates approximately 550,000 kilometers of distribution lines and serves approximately 37.5 million consumers. Including regular and contractual employees, its employee strength is around 40,000. Officials say the organization faces several structural challenges, including distribution lines passing through […]
The Industrial Police monitored 10,238 factories in eight industrial areas of Savar-Ashulia, Ghazipur, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Cumilla, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet. According to him, as of 4:00 pm yesterday, 535 factories were still outstanding April salaries. Of these, 115 are in the readymade garment and textile sector. According to the Industrial Police, till yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, […]
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification for seven days holiday on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha. According to the notification, all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices in the country will remain closed from May 25 to May 31 on the occasion of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. The government has announced […]
The blend of mountains, rivers, tea plantations and waterfalls has turned Sylhet into one of the most attractive travel destinations for Eid. During Eid holidays, various tourist places of Sylhet will be crowded by travel enthusiasts. People will visit the water, rocks and mountains with their families. Today’s photo story is about various tourist places […]
The bridge authority mentioned that during Eid-ul-Fitr last year, 108,002 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge in three days, leading to a toll collection of Rs 12 crore 78 thousand 400. All types of vehicles have to pay toll to cross the Padma Bridge. Different toll rates are set for motorcycles, private cars, buses, trucks and […]
Speaking to Prothom Alo, DMP acting commissioner MD Sarwar said more than 15,000 police members are deployed across the capital to maintain law and order before and after Eid. Police leaves have already been canceled except in emergencies. He said that after residents left Dhaka, additional personnel – who were previously assigned to shopping areas, […]
It is also advised to take extra precautions during Eid shopping and travelling. There is a danger of pickpocketing or snatching in crowded places. People are advised not to carry large amounts of cash, use digital payments where possible, avoid isolated ATM booths and be conscious of their surroundings while withdrawing money. Travelers should avoid […]
He said removing such counters requires coordinated efforts of all stakeholders including authorities and the public. To reduce congestion, the IGP suggested decentralizing bus terminals instead of concentrating them in specific areas, saying this would help in reducing passenger pressure and traffic congestion. Highlighting the importance of public awareness, he said that ignorance of the […]
Today, a week-long holiday began from Tuesday, as the country prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslim community. Lakhs of people have already started leaving major cities including the capital to celebrate the festival at home with their family and loved ones.