Eid-ul-Azha
Dhaka cattle markets: BNP-linked bidders get lion’s share
The two Dhaka city corporations have so far completed the leasing process for 17 makeshift cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with most leases going to BNP leaders or individuals linked to the party.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Rush for Eid train tickets: 33 lakh online attempts in 15 minutes
Bangladesh Railway began advance online sales today, with thousands of May 23 seats snapped up within minutes
13 May 2026, 17:01 PM
Cattle farmers expect better prices ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Azha
With Indian cattle flow down, farmers in Rangpur division expect stronger Eid demand
12 May 2026, 13:22 PM
Eid-ul-Azha: Govt declares 7-day holiday
Cabinet sets May 25-31 as Eid holidays
7 May 2026, 22:59 PM
Govt vows to curb extortion ahead of Eid cattle trade
Law enforcers to act strictly; Army, Rab to join police for cattle market security
6 May 2026, 13:22 PM
Retailers want 1pm to 10pm business hours ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Businesses are losing up to 60% potential sales under the current 7pm closure, they say
5 May 2026, 20:45 PM
Banks asked to support rawhide traders ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular today
5 May 2026, 20:05 PM
‘Masud Rana’ set for Eid release
The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.
6 April 2026, 11:16 AM
‘Insaaf 2’ set for release next year
Following the success of “Insaaf”, director Sanjoy Somadder has officially announced that work on “Insaaf 2” is underway, with a targeted release slated for next year's Eid-ul-Azha. The sequel promises to be bigger in scale, continuing the story with the original cast, including Mosharraf Karim, Sariful Razz, Tasnia Farin, and Chanchal Chowdhury — whose character will now be significantly utilised.
22 June 2025, 05:33 AM
I tune out communication to focus on my role: Sariful Razz
Sariful Razz’s latest film, “Insaaf”, directed by Sanjoy Somadder, was released this Eid-ul-Azha initially across 16 theatres in Bangladesh. With Tasnia Farin also in a leading role, the film features Mosharraf Karim in a key role.
11 June 2025, 05:32 AM
Of overflowing emergency and lingering waits
Sufia Begum, a 55-year-old woman from Munshiganj’s Sreenagar, suffered severe injuries to her right hand when a motorcycle struck her on the day of Eid-ul-Azha (Saturday) when she was crossing a road near her home.
10 June 2025, 21:00 PM
Meat peeled from cattle hide brings Eid joy to the poor in Moulvibazar
"I can never afford to buy beef during the rest of the year. It's simply too expensive," says Rahman, who has been involved in the business of removing meat from the skins of slaughtered cattle for the past 20-25 years
9 June 2025, 04:35 AM
Yunus, Modi exchange Eid greetings
The interim government on Sunday shared both the letters on its Facebook page
8 June 2025, 18:30 PM
500 patrol teams deployed to protect law and order, Rab on high alert
Home adviser confident of a safe and peaceful Eid
6 June 2025, 08:57 AM
Yunus to address nation on eve of Eid-ul-Azha
The nationwide address is scheduled for 7:00pm
6 June 2025, 08:07 AM
When mercy is missing from sacrifice
Are we so far gone that even a creature's panic, its last attempt at life, is turned into viral entertainment?
6 June 2025, 06:02 AM
Record toll collection on Padma and Jamuna bridges
Padma Bridge generated a record toll revenue of Tk 54.32 crore, while Jamuna Tk 41.81 crore
5 June 2025, 23:12 PM
Fewer buying big cattle as no ill-gotten money this year: home adviser
"But we still have many honest businesspeople in this country who are earning through legitimate means. They will buy large cattle," he hoped
5 June 2025, 07:55 AM
Banks see cash withdrawal surge for Eid
Bank branches in Dhaka experienced a massive surge in cash withdrawals and other banking transactions yesterday, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
4 June 2025, 20:06 PM
Eid rush begins
Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.
4 June 2025, 18:54 PM