May 26, 2026

Sholakia Eid Congregation Scheduled for 9 am Amid Tight Security

Sholakia: The 199th congregation of holy Eid-ul-Azha is set to take place at 9am on May 28 at the expansive Sholakia Eidgah Maidan, renowned as the largest and historic Eidgah in the country. The event will be conducted under a five-tier security arra…

Three Family Members Perish in Barishal Highway Collision

Barishal: Three members of a family were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a motorcycle on the Dhaka-Barisal highway in the Gouranadi area of Barisal this afternoon. The deceased were identified as Firoz Mahmud, his wife Monira Begum, an…

Thousands Leave Savar Industrial Area for Eid Holidays

Savar: Hundreds of thousands of people, including garment workers from northern districts and individuals from other professions, are leaving Savar to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their families and relatives. A 10-day general holiday has been declared …

Eid Journey Remains Smooth on Dhaka-Chittagong Highway

Dhaka: The number of homebound travelers on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway has started increasing ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. However, unlike previous years, no major traffic congestion or severe suffering has been reported so far this year.

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Jamuna Bridge Under Maximum Surveillance for Eid-ul-Azha Travel

Dhaka: Authorities have placed the Jamuna Bridge and the connecting Dhaka-Tangail highway under maximum security and surveillance to manage a massive rush of homebound holidaymakers heading to northern districts for Eid-ul-Azha. The surge in traffic h…