Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today with prayers and festivities, with large congregations taking place in various regions. Nearly three lakh Muslims gathered to perform Eid prayers at the Gor-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur, the country's largest Eidgah ground. The main congregation, led by Maulana Samsul Haque Qasemi, took place at
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DMP bolsters security measures ahead of Pahela Boishakh celebrations
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman has emphasised the absence of specific threat information related to Pahela Boishakh celebrations but confirmed comprehensive precautionary measures during a security briefing at Ramna Park's Ramna Botomul. The DMP Commissioner spoke to reporters on Saturday as he reviewed the preparations for the festivities marking
Nation celebrates Independence Day
The nation Sunday celebrated the 53rd Independence and National Day in a befitting manner, with the resolution to take the country forward imbued with the spirit of Liberation War. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh's independence following the crackdown on unarmed Bangalees on
Rain likely to dampen Eid celebrations
Bangladesh Metorological Department forecast rain in different areas across the country on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, reports UNB. "On Tuesday, the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, showers are likely to occur more or less everywhere across the country ," said Hafizur Rahman,a meteorologist of Bangladesh Meteorological Department. In
Prepare your Fair for celebrations of Pohela Boishakh
Pohela Boishakh marks the first day of the Bengali New Year. This auspicious day unifies people across all religions, and ranks. In order to celebrate fairs and festivities are organised in every district. People wear traditional colourful clothes and come out on the streets. However, the day of Pohela Boishakh, 14th
Nation welcomes New Year 2022
Bidding adieu to the eventful 2021 with minimalistic celebrations amid the restrictions caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh welcomed the Christian New Year on the first hour of Saturday. The skyscape of the capital Dhaka was covered with thousands of flashing lanterns and sparkling fireworks, levitating all over the city.