Eid
Roads of death!
Eid holidays inevitably bring us both joy and sorrow. Sorrow because there are so many road accidents taking away precious lives.
29 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Pakistan marks grim Eid after oil tanker inferno kills 153
Pakistan begins Eid in mourning as the death toll from an oil tanker explosion rose to 153, with scores more injured after they were caught in a fireball while scooping up spilt fuel.
26 June 2017, 10:48 AM
All for a blissful Eid
Little Raihan looked restless.
While waiting at Gabtoli Bus Terminal for around three hours, the five-year-old was asking his father the same question over and over again.
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Heavy rush, slow traffic
Traffic went haywire on some highways yesterday due to a huge rush of passengers, causing sufferings to the holidaymakers going home to celebrate this Eid with their loved ones.
Till afternoon, people boarded buses and left the capital without facing much trouble at the exit points. But an agonising ride awaited them on the highways.
23 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Keep outdoor services open after Eid holidays
Outdoor services at all public hospitals will remain open the next day of Eid to minimise sufferings that the patients may encounter
23 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Empty Roads: What Do They Really Mean?
If you come across empty roads in Dhaka, it can only mean one of these two things: a zombie invasion and people have shut
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Woes of Eid travellers
Every year before the Eid holidays hundreds of thousands of people leave the capital to celebrate Eid with their friends and families outside of Dhaka city. The rush of people leaving Dhaka right before Eid, therefore, is a common and predictable phenomenon. But because of poor preparations on part of the authorities, their journeys are never made easy and, in fact, often turn tragic.
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Mysteries behind ‘Budget Shopping’ revealed!
Eid is almost always synonymous to wearing new outfits, donning the latest jewelry, buying the trendiest shoes, bags and what not!
21 June 2016, 11:22 AM
Eid advance train tickets from June 22
Bangladesh Railway authorities will begin selling advance train tickets from June 22 to ensure hassle-free journey for Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers.
15 June 2016, 08:48 AM
Fitra fixed at Tk 65
This year's Fitra has been fixed at minimum Tk 65 per head and maximum Tk 1,650.
15 June 2016, 07:38 AM
Anti-militant crackdown ploy for money making: BNP
BNP alleges that the government has given law enforcers a chance to indulge in ‘arrest trade’ as their Eid tips in the name of ongoing crackdown on militants.
11 June 2016, 09:13 AM
[Watch] Eid trends of 2016
Every Ramadan, with the publication of Star Eid Celebrations, we bring to you the yearly dose of a fashion extravaganza that showcases the newest trends. This season marks the addition of a new segment, Star Lifestyle Plus, dedicated to your exclusive Ramadan needs.
6 June 2016, 10:00 AM
[WATCH] India inaugurates ‘Eid Visa Camp’ for Bangladeshis
India launches ‘Eid Visa Camp’, the first of its kind, to ease Bangladeshi national’s travel to the country during the Eid holidays.
4 June 2016, 07:28 AM
CNG filling stations to stay open 24hrs from July 1-10
The CNG refueling stations across the country will remain open round the clock for 10 days from July 1 to ensure smooth journey of people during the Eid-ul-Fitr.
2 June 2016, 07:40 AM
Afghan Taliban attack: Fierce clashes for control of Kunduz
Fierce fighting is continuing between Afghan forces and the Taliban in parts of Afghanistan's northern city of Kunduz, despite government claims that it had regained control of the city.
2 October 2015, 05:23 AM
Stay safe from mugging
Eid is just around the corner, and as if on cue, so and are potential muggers on every street corner waiting to pounce.
23 September 2015, 12:05 PM
Keep Dhaka clean this Eid
To keep the city clean and speed up the management of waste, blood and leftovers disposal after slaughters of sacrificial cattle during the Eid, both the city corporations – Dhaka North and Dhaka South, have taken several measures.
23 September 2015, 08:49 AM
Makeup Tips and Tricks
To look gorgeous on your special day you must look after to some special aspects for your makeup, which is very essential. You should know the tricks and techniques to make yourself more beautiful than others. To keep yourself fresh and oil-free there’s some tips which would help you a lot.
22 September 2015, 05:33 AM
17 ‘doping gang members’ held in Dhaka
Detectives claim detention of 17 people involved with Aggyan Party and Malam Party (doping gangs) from different areas of Dhaka.
20 September 2015, 05:53 AM
Sick after eating: Cattle trader dies in RMCH
A cattle trader, who among the 30 people who fell unconscious after having breakfast at a Rajshahi hotel yesterday, dies.
7 September 2015, 05:45 AM