Holy Ramadan will begin in the country on Friday as the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Bangladesh sky today.

With Ramadan knocking at the door, Dhaka city dwellers hurry to buy items they need to prepare iftar.

Two major aspects of Ramadan are self control and charity. Ramadan also means an increased traffic on the roads. And with everyone rushing to finish shopping before Eid comes knocking at our doors, traffic jams waste away our entire day and all our plans. Here’s how The Daily Star Online thinks you can make the best out the Ramadan traffic jam and shopping:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on telephone to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and conveys the good wishes for the holy month of Ramadan.

IGP AKM Shahidul Haque says immediate action will be taken if any attempt of extortion is found on the highways during Ramadan.

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia sends an invitation letter to Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to attend an Iftar party scheduled for June 21.

Office hours during Ramadan will be from 9:00am to 3:30pm for government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous organisations.