Author: Desk Report
Authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have made face masks mandatory in response to a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases globally. The decision was announced in a press release issued by airport officials on Sunday night. As part of precautionary measures, health screening equipment have been installed at immigration counters. Passengers are also being checked for fever using thermal scanners. The statement added that masks and gloves have been stocked for use by on-duty health workers.
Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Ministries of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and Youth and Sports, has said that the Election Commission (EC) will release the election roadmap in due time, keeping in mind the tentative election date set for the first half of April. He made the remarks on Monday morning while exchanging Eid greetings with locals in various areas of Muradnagar, Cumilla, responding to questions from journalists. Sajib Bhuiyan said, “It’s unfortunate when social media rumors are picked up by mainstream media. Many do this with political motives.” He further added, “In…
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all forms of meetings, rallies, processions and marches at and around the Bangladesh Secretariat and chief adviser’s official residence Jamuna in the capital. The ban would come into force on Monday and remain in effect until further notice, said a DMP notification issued Sunday night. DMP Commissioner Sheikh Sazzaj Ali signed on the notification. The ban is intended to ensure public order and the safety of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the notification said. Along with the Secretariat and Jamuna, the ban would also cover nearby areas including the Hotel…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings in the spirit of festivity, sacrifice, generosity and unity. “I am confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations to work together for the wellbeing of our peoples,” Yunus wrote to Modi on June 6. In his letter, Yunus said Eid-ul-Azha is a time of reflection, which brings communities together in the spirit of festivity, sacrifice, generosity and unity and inspires them all to work together for the greater benefits of the peoples across the world.…
LGRD and Co-operatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said all the sacrificial waste in the capital Dhaka was cleaned in less than 12 hours. He said that a clean city is not just a goal, but a daily responsibility. Asif Mahmud shared this information in a Facebook post on Saturday night (June 7). In his post, Asif Mahmud mentioned that an extensive cleanliness campaign was completed in less than 12 hours through the coordinated efforts of Dhaka North and South City Corporations. This is not only a reflection of efficiency and competence but also clear evidence of…
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) successfully removed around 10,000 tons of sacrificial animal waste from the city between morning and evening on Eid-ul-Azha, according to Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain. Speaking Saturday evening, the mayor stated that the cleanup operation had met its targeted timeline. “By 6 PM, approximately 10,000 tons of waste had been removed. We even monitored areas where animal hides were being collected. The waste removal timeline we set was met very satisfactorily,” he said. Mayor Hossain acknowledged that some residents performed sacrifices later in the day or planned to do so later in the weekend. “We…
On the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, the sight of animal sacrifice could still be seen in various parts of the capital Dhaka. Many who were unable to perform the sacrifice on the first day of Eid (Saturday) due to busy schedules, pressure, or a shortage of butchers, carried out the ritual today (June 8). In areas like Old Dhaka, Lalbagh, Tikatuli, Mugda, and Basabo, scenes of animal slaughter and meat processing were observed since morning. A visit to the Bangshal area of Old Dhaka revealed preparations for sacrifice in front of several houses, where plastic sheets had been…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the announcement of the next parliamentary election in April 2026 has disappointed not only the party but also the entire nation. He voiced deep frustration over the issue while talking to the media at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after returning home from Thailand. Earlier, due to eye and other physical complications, Fakhrul accompanied by his wife Rahat Ara Begum left for Bangkok on 13 May. “The BNP has consistently expressed its desire for an early election. We hoped that [Chief Adviser] Dr Muhammad Yunus would…
The main congregation of the holy Eid-ul-Azha was held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital at 7:30am on Saturday. Mufti Mohammad Abdul Malek, khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, led the congregational prayer. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offered prayers at the main Eid Jamaat. He also exchanged Eid greetings with devotees there. People from different classes and professions, including the members of the Advisory Council, diplomats, and dignitaries joined the Eid congregation. Besides, Supreme Court and High Court judges, political leaders, and high civil and military officials also…
The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, is being celebrated in Bangladesh with due solemnity and religious fervour. Eid-ul-Azha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is celebrated on the 10th day of Zilhajj, the last month of the Hijri calendar, commemorating the event that took place around 4,500 years ago when Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) offered to sacrifice his beloved son, Hazrat Ismail (AS), who willingly submitted to his father’s will in devotion to Allah. But the Almighty, in His benign mercy, spared Hazrat Ismail (AS) and instead sent a ram to be sacrificed.…