eid holiday

Hotels at tourist spots almost fully booked

Hotels, motels and resorts at popular tourist destinations across the country are almost fully booked during the ten-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays, which begin in the first week of June.
3 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt declares 10-day Eid holiday

The Eid-ul-Azha holidays will begin on June 5 and continue until June 14, offering a 10-day break for public servants across the country.
6 May 2025, 18:01 PM

10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

The decision was made today at a meeting of the advisory council at the Secretariat
6 May 2025, 08:32 AM

Tourist spots await Eid visitors amid tepid demand

Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders. 
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Eid holiday: Govt issues executive order declaring April 3 public holiday

Offices will resume operations on April 6, following the weekly holidays on April 4 and 5
23 March 2025, 08:00 AM

Eid journey may not be hassle free

Roadside cattle markets and unfinished road expansion work, alongside closing all the garment factories on the same day, are likely to cause suffering to Eid holidaymakers, particularly the north-bound people.
11 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Post-Eid Reflections: Missing the chaos of the city

It is as if Dhaka has been sleeping for the last few days.
16 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Eid Holidays: Patients endure hours of wait at understaffed Pongu Hospital

Arosh Mia, a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver from Narsingdi’s Raipura, found himself in a difficult situation in the afternoon of Eid-ul-Fitr. After his right leg was broken in an accident, he knew he needed medical attention fast. He rushed to the National Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute (Nitor), popularly known as Pongu Hospital, hoping to get the help he needed.
15 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Holidaymakers suffer due to traffic chaos; hundreds of vehicles stuck in tailback

A long tailback on the Dhaka-Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge Highway, specially from Elenga to Bangabandhu Bridge, has caused immense suffering to thousands of homebound people ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr
9 April 2024, 05:55 AM

Cabinet decides against extending Eid holiday by a day

The Cabinet Committee on Law and Order yesterday recommended a holiday on April 9 before Eid, but the Cabinet rejected it today
1 April 2024, 06:13 AM

People with 85.52 lakh SIMs left Dhaka in 4 days

People with a total of 85.52 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka in four days until April 21, as holidaymakers travelled to their homes to celebrate Eid.
22 April 2023, 12:35 PM

The beauty of Eid mornings

There is something magical about Eid mornings.
22 April 2023, 02:27 AM

Are your faaka Dhaka jokes elitist?

Maybe we need to reconsider what we’re deriving entertainment from.
21 April 2023, 11:27 AM

Recipes from around the world

After a heavy dose of rich food during the Eid holidays, the body craves something simpler. Here are some recipes that you could try after the holiday season.
20 April 2023, 16:18 PM

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience
20 April 2023, 00:50 AM

Top 5 short international trips to take during Eid vacation

A short international tour can be the perfect getaway for your Eid holiday plans if you don't have the time to take long vacations. Bringing joy and celebration, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with many travel enthusiasts looking for exciting travel destinations to explore during their time off for the Eid vacation. Therefore, here are our top 5 destinations picks to consider for your Eid getaway, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both.
5 April 2023, 23:18 PM

RMG workers’ holidays to start from April 20: BGMEA

The holidays for the garment workers will start in phases from April 20 as the Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on April 22.
28 March 2023, 10:39 AM

On books that became memories over Eid holidays

I remember Ma through her books as well, the little of her thoughts and ideas that she could share with the young me then.
15 July 2022, 08:12 AM

Shops, markets can stay open till 10pm from July 1 to 10

Shopping malls and stores across the country can stay open till 10pm from July 1 to 10 – on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha – the government has decided.
22 June 2022, 11:11 AM

Lawachhara sees tourists double its capacity, biodiversity under threat

During the Eid holidays, Lawachhara National Park sees tourists double its capacity. This has been the trend for quite some years now, except for the hiatus due to the pandemic in the last two years.
8 May 2022, 18:00 PM