UNB: After a grueling schedule packed with international matches and domestic leagues, Bangladesh’s cricket stars are taking a well-deserved break to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with family and loved ones. National team captain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, will head to Rajshahi to celebrate Eid with his family. Similarly, Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been recovering from an injury, will spend the holidays in his hometown of Bogura. Other players, including Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudul Hasan, and Rishad Hossain, will also celebrate Eid...
Day: April 11, 2024
UNB: At least five people, including a woman and child, were killed after the rope of a launch snapped at Dhaka’s Sadarghat terminal on Eid day Thursday, said a BIWTA official. The identities of the deceased could not be ascertained immediately. “The incident occurred around 2:54 pm in front of pontoon no 11, Joint Director of BIWTA and Incharge of Sadarghat river port Alamgir Kabir confirmed. “Two launches, MV Tusharif 4 and MV Pubali 1, were tied to the pontoon...
UNB: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, has brought no joy for the country’s ordinary people due to exorbitant prices of all products. He said this after paying homage to BNP founder slain President Ziaur Rahman at his graveyard at Chandrima Uddayan. Fakhrul Said this year’s Eid brought sorrows for Bangladeshi people. “Usually, people try to buy new clothes for their family members, and arrange a...
UNB: An estimated 6 lakh Muslims offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj. The 197th Eid congregation at the ground was held on Thursday morning. The vast Eidgah ground was filled to capacity with devotees by 9 am, well before the Eid prayers, amid tight security arrangements. The prayer, which began at 10 am, was conducted by Shoaib bin Abdur Rauf, Imam of the local Boro Bazar Mosque. After the prayer, Sholakia Eidgah Management Committee Chairman and Kishoreganj...
UNB: On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her heartfelt greetings to all of Bangladesh’s Freedom Fighters, recognising their sacrifices for the nation. Continuing her tradition of honouring these heroes, the Prime Minister sent flowers, fruits, and sweets to the war-wounded freedom fighters and the families of martyrs residing at the Martyred and War-wounded Freedom Fighters’ Rehabilitation Centre (Muktijoddha Tower-1) on Gaznavi Road, in the Mohammadpur area of the capital. The gifts were delivered this morning...
AFP, Madrid: Antoine Griezmann said Atletico Madrid will have to “suffer” at Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Diego Simeone’s side beat their German visitors 2-1 in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday but after dominating the first half their advantage could have been bigger. Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino netted in the first half but Sebastien Haller hit back in the 81st minute. Dortmund hit the woodwork twice in the final stages as Atletico clung on...
UNB: In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended on behalf of the people and the government of India, warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Prime Minister Modi noted in the letter that as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness. He hoped and prayed for peace, harmony, good health and happiness for...
NN Online Report: Main Eid Jamaat to be held at National Eidgah at 8:30am The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital on Thursday (11 April). Besides, the first Eid Jamaat at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque will take place at 7:00am. There will be a total of five Eid jamaat in the national mosque between 7:00am-9:00am. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan will...