Eid-ul-Azha

Shajal-Sarika to star as married couple in Eid-special ‘Paanch Phoron’

In celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, Hanif Sanket's Fagun Audio Vision has produced a special programme titled “Paanch Phoron”. This much-anticipated show is scheduled to air on ATN Bangla at 10:30pm on the third day of Eid.
12 June 2024, 06:20 AM

BTV to air four special dramas this upcoming Eid

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has arranged for a line-up of special programs for Eid, similar to other satellite channels in the country. In celebration of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, BTV will hence present three exclusive drama serials and a four-episode series.
11 June 2024, 06:48 AM

Pori Moni to resume Eid sacrifices at FDC if friendly atmosphere assured

Pori Moni, a prominent actress in Dhallywood, has surprised everyone by offering her first sacrifice at the Film Development Corporation (FDC) during Eid-ul-Azha in 2016. This tradition has continued for six consecutive years, with the actress sacrificing for her colleagues at FDC, earning her high praise for her commitment to this act.
10 June 2024, 07:21 AM

Eid-ul-Azha: Banks in industrial area to remain open June 14-16

The branches of banks in industry-related areas will remain open on a limited scale on June 14, 15, and 16, to facilitate payment of salaries and bonuses to the staff working in the garment industry before Eid-ul-Azha
10 June 2024, 03:43 AM

High price of cattle irks buyers

Despite the government’s announcement of a surplus of sacrificial animals this year, their prices remain high so far, compared to the same time last year.
7 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Eid-ul-Azha on June 17

The second-largest religious festival of Muslims, Eid-ul-Azha, is set to be celebrated on June 17 (Monday) as the crescent moon of the Zilhaj month was sighted in Bangladesh today
7 June 2024, 15:55 PM

Sacrificial animal traders eye big sales ahead of Eid

Livestock traders and farmers in Bangladesh are eyeing big sales of sacrificial animals centring this year’s Eid-ul-Azha, but their dreams of hefty profits may be thwarted by ongoing inflationary pressure.
29 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Fewer Eid-ul-Azha film releases expected due to ongoing hall allocation concerns

As of Saturday, with only eight films currently slated for release, fans and filmmakers alike are engaged in spirited discussions about which movies will make the final cut and dominate the box office during Eid.
19 May 2024, 06:12 AM

4.5 lakh pieces of rawhide collected in first 2 days of Eid

About 90-95 lakh pieces of rawhides are likely to be collected from across the country this year.
1 July 2023, 10:26 AM

Eid Day 1: What to watch on television

This Eid-ul-Azha, apart from brand new shows, the channels have also arranged special screenings of big screen films. Let’s have a look at what to watch on the first day of Eid.
29 June 2023, 03:00 AM

Steps the government should take for Eid travellers

The upcoming national election means that the travelling woes for homeward bound people this Eid-ul-Azha will be tied to the government’s image issue.
26 June 2023, 13:00 PM

Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid

Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.
25 June 2023, 03:00 AM

Rawhide traders likely to get better prices this Eid

Rawhide traders and farmers at the grassroots level are expected to receive better prices from the sale of animal skins during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha as the business outlook for leather and leather goods for 2023 is still bright despite the lingering uncertainty at home and abroad. 
19 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Mim coming as ‘Nishat’ in theatres this Eid

Dipankar Dipon’s cybercrime-thriller, “Antarjal”, will see Bidya Sinha Mim take on the role of cyber security specialist, Nishat, this Eid-ul-Azha.
12 June 2023, 10:13 AM

A rare treat: Locals of Jashore village buying beef in instalments

Low-income families at a village in Jashore can now buy beef -- a luxury often beyond their means -- by paying in instalments, thanks to the initiative of four friends.
16 November 2022, 09:17 AM

Eid without rice: Kurigram flood victims yet to get VGF rations

Most of the flood victims in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram are yet to receive their share of the flood rations even though 863 metric tonnes of of Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) rice was allotted for 86,315 poor families on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
11 July 2022, 11:26 AM

“May Eid inspire us to work towards collective well-being”, Modi tweets

India’s President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have greeted fellow citizens on the occasion of Eid-uz-Adha.
10 July 2022, 05:50 AM

Blacksmiths pinning hopes on Eid-ul-Azha sales

Eid-ul-Azha is knocking at the doors as Muslims are all set to celebrate the holy festival on July 10.
7 July 2022, 15:07 PM

Eid rush: 20km tailback near Bangabandhu Bridge on Dhaka-Tangail highway

Increased number of vehicles on the Tangail-Sirajganj route has created long tailbacks  near Bangabandhu Bridge on the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
7 July 2022, 03:23 AM

Middle, lower-middle income families staring at a grim Eid

It is not any other Eid for many middle and lower-middle income families. They are cutting down expenses for the festival in the face of spiralling living costs.
7 July 2022, 02:00 AM