Author: Desk Report

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.…

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman joined an Eid congregation at Kingsmeadow stadium, Kingston, London on Friday morning UK time. Tarique’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, Arafat Rahman Koko’s wife Syeda Sharmila Rahman, UK BNP’s General Secretary Kaisar M Ahmed, Ziaur Rahman Foundation’s Europe Coordinator Kamal Uddin and other BNP leaders joined the prayers with Tarique. Hundreds of other Bangladeshi Londoners also took part in the congregation. After the prayers, Tarique exchanged Eid greetings with fellow BNP leaders and inquired after their well-being

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam on Friday said he is “100 percent confident” about the security measures taken in Dhaka during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with 500 patrol teams deployed across the capital. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after inspecting security arrangements at the city’s National Eidgah ground in the morning. The adviser said Eid prayers will be held in the usual manner, and law enforcement agencies are working across the country to ensure overall security. He said devotees at the National Eidgah do not need to bring their own prayer mats, as…