Eid-ul-Fitr

New super market fire / Sales at neighbouring clothes hubs take a hit

Yesterday’s blaze at Dhaka New Super Market has severely affected trade of nearby markets, that too with just a week to go before Eid-ul-Fitr. 

Handloom clothing traders, weavers worried by poor demand

Sales of handloom clothing, such as saris and lungis, usually peak during the shopping season centring Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims in Bangladesh.

Bangabazar fire also affects its suppliers

The fire at Bangabazar on Tuesday morning not only affected shop owners at the apparel shopping complex in Dhaka’s Gulistan, but also other players in the supply chain.

Soybean oil at Tk 110 a litre for TCB cardholders

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will resume selling soybean oil at Tk 110 a litre to one crore TCB cardholder families from next month, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said yesterday.

Hundreds of thousands Eid holidaymakers still returning via Paturia ferry ghat

After celebrating Eid with their relatives, people from 21 districts of the southern and western parts of the country are returning to work via the Paturia-Daulatdia waterway.

Suspension of activities for Eid congests Ctg port

Untimely loading and unloading of containers has congested Chattogram port, the country’s premier seaport, with container vessels, which remain anchored due to the disruption.

Use Daulatdia ferry route to return to Dhaka: State Minister urges Eid holidaymakers

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today (May 5, 2022) requested the Dhaka-bound passengers to use the Daulatdia route to cross the Padma river as a small number of ferries are operating at Shimulia.

Govt offices reopen after Eid

Government offices reopened today after Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims. This year, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Bangladesh on May 3.

Kuakata sea beach buzzing with tourists

Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Sales at neighbouring clothes hubs take a hit

Yesterday’s blaze at Dhaka New Super Market has severely affected trade of nearby markets, that too with just a week to go before Eid-ul-Fitr. 

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Handloom clothing traders, weavers worried by poor demand

Sales of handloom clothing, such as saris and lungis, usually peak during the shopping season centring Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims in Bangladesh.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Bangabazar fire also affects its suppliers

The fire at Bangabazar on Tuesday morning not only affected shop owners at the apparel shopping complex in Dhaka’s Gulistan, but also other players in the supply chain.

May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022

Soybean oil at Tk 110 a litre for TCB cardholders

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will resume selling soybean oil at Tk 110 a litre to one crore TCB cardholder families from next month, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said yesterday.

May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022

Hundreds of thousands Eid holidaymakers still returning via Paturia ferry ghat

After celebrating Eid with their relatives, people from 21 districts of the southern and western parts of the country are returning to work via the Paturia-Daulatdia waterway.

May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022

Suspension of activities for Eid congests Ctg port

Untimely loading and unloading of containers has congested Chattogram port, the country’s premier seaport, with container vessels, which remain anchored due to the disruption.

May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022

Use Daulatdia ferry route to return to Dhaka: State Minister urges Eid holidaymakers

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today (May 5, 2022) requested the Dhaka-bound passengers to use the Daulatdia route to cross the Padma river as a small number of ferries are operating at Shimulia.

May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022

Govt offices reopen after Eid

Government offices reopened today after Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims. This year, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Bangladesh on May 3.

May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022

Kuakata sea beach buzzing with tourists

Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

One shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla; 2 killed in Faridpur clash

A man was shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla and two were hacked to death in a clash over previous feud in Faridpur today (May 3, 2022).