Ramadan

CNG filling stations to remain closed 5-11pm during Ramadan

CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 5pm to 11pm every day during the month of Ramadan, instead of 6pm-11:00pm, according to a press release of Petrobangla.
30 March 2022, 05:46 AM

Hike In Essentials Prices: Crooked traders out to cash in on Ramadan

Despite a government promise that price of essentials would not rise before Ramadan, a section of unscrupulous wholesalers and retailers have yet again begun charging people more for those.
24 April 2019, 18:00 PM

How to stay healthy this Ramadan

Each year, Muslims worldwide eagerly wait for Ramadan -- the holy month of fasting which is followed by one of the biggest celebration in Islam, Eid-ul-Fitr. During this month, our lifestyle becomes subject to many changes. For most part, it is the food habit that goes through a drastic change.
29 May 2018, 05:47 AM

Govt takes step to check food adulteration during Ramadan

The government takes a number of initiatives to check adulteration and contamination in foods, particularly in iftar items and fruits, as chemical contamination with mixture of toxic ingredients and unapproved colours in foods goes rampant during the holy month of Ramadan.
17 May 2018, 15:08 PM

Ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir during Ramadan

The Indian government announces a conditional ceasefire in anti-militancy operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir state during the holy month of Ramadan.
16 May 2018, 15:11 PM

Rohingya Muslims face difficult Ramadan in refugee camps

The 12-year-old Rohingya refugee dream of Ramadan back in his own village -- fish to break the day's fast, gifts from his family and relaxing beneath the trees before evening prayers at the mosque.
16 May 2018, 07:36 AM

CNG filling stations to remain closed for 6hrs from 5pm during Ramadan

The CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed for six hours from 5:00pm to 11:00pm every day during Ramadan.
3 May 2018, 13:52 PM

What to do about Ramadan prices?

Every year we are promised by the relevant ministry that prices of essentials will be kept within reach during the holy month of Ramadan. Since, that promise is hardly ever kept people have stopped expecting anything in this regard. The ministry of commerce had a meeting of traders, law enforcement and officials from the various government agencies and departments along with importers and traders on April 1 to better gauge what stocks should be
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Pogba on Mecca pilgrimage sends Ramadan greetings

The world's most expensive footballer Paul Pogba posts pictures of himself at the holiest site of Islam, days after helping Manchester United to victory in the Europa League final.
29 May 2017, 06:52 AM

OPINION: Why so-called IS chooses to bomb during Ramadan

To the radical mind, if additional prayer and alms giving is encouraged in Ramadan - then why not more bloodshed too? View it that way and you understand precisely the line of reasoning that has given rise to such a grisly and gruesome death toll this year.
5 July 2016, 05:29 AM

Dhaka siege: Bodies of 7 Japanese victims reach Tokyo

Bodies of the seven Japanese nationals who were killed in a militant attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Bangladesh capital Dhaka return to home soil Tuesday morning.
5 July 2016, 03:50 AM

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan criticised over Islam remarks

Muslim clerics criticise Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan over comments he made about the practice of animal sacrifice in Islam.
1 July 2016, 15:52 PM

WHY I PREFER NOT HAVING IFTAR OUTSIDE

Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayers, and redemption that help us transform into better versions of ourselves.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Ramadan offers at Tastebud

Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month in the entire year. Therefore, Tastebud is sharing the goodness of the essence of Ramadan.
20 June 2016, 18:00 PM

For the love of drinks and smoothies

Enduring the hottest year yet on record with Ramadan upon us, it’s only natural that you find yourself longing for something tall and cold to go in perfect harmony with your iftar meals.
19 June 2016, 09:21 AM

Ramadan ‘soup-er’ bowl!

Keeping the month of Ramadan in mind, Star Lifestyle presents various mouth-watering easy-to-make recipes that would be an ideal addition to your iftar or sehri dishes.
18 June 2016, 10:33 AM

Eid allowance: RMG workers for payment before 20th Ramadan

Different garment workers' associations call upon the factory owners to pay the apparel workers’ salary and Eid allowance before the 20th Ramadan.
17 June 2016, 15:58 PM

How to Fast During Exams

There might not be any shortcuts to Ramadan but there aren't any for exams either. Whether you're a stress eater or just someone who suffers from the roja brain, exam season is never fun when it coincides with Ramadan.
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Drinks and Desserts for Ramadan

It is week one of Ramadan. On day seven, we have for you a selection of local and international recipes to try your hands in. Quench your thirst with some sweet tamarind juice. Craving sweets? Then we have just the solution for you with some mouth-wateringly delicious Umm Ali—an Egyptian dessert to take you on a culinary adventure.
13 June 2016, 10:41 AM

The Middle East Iftar bonanza

Six days into Ramadan and the iftar bazaars are catching heat! Spoons flying, knives slicing and the heat rising. It is time to take our culinary skills a notch up. Try your hands at some Middle Eastern dishes for a change from the fried and crunchy delicacies.
12 June 2016, 09:09 AM