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Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday
07:56 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayThe holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims, will be celebrated nationwide on Saturday, March 21, after the Shawwal moon of 1447 Hijri was sighted in the country.
Hasina, Quader, 124 others acquitted in ‘Jihad murder’ case
07:07 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayA Dhaka court has acquitted 124 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former General Secretary of the banned Awami League Obaidul Quader, in the high-profile "Child Jihad Murder" case.
Iran introduces ship vetting system for Strait of Hormuz transit
05:11 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayIran is developing a new vetting and registration system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as it transitions to a “selective” blockade of the strategic waterway, according to Lloyd’s List.
Essential commodity prices surge in capital markets ahead of Eid
04:35 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayPrices of essential commodities have risen sharply in markets across the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, increasing the cost burden on consumers.
Zia Memorial Museum to be declared heritage site soon: Finance Minister
03:52 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayFinance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that the Zia Memorial Museum in Chattogram would be officially declared a heritage site soon to ensure its permanent preservation and comprehensive renovation.
Embankment breach ahead of Eid triggers panic in Satkhira village
03:29 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayA fresh breach in a flood control embankment at Bichot village under Assasuni upazila in Satkhira has sparked widespread panic among residents just days before the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
Govt to cover edu expenses of two sons of expat killed in Saudi
02:45 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayLabour and Employment and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has announced that the government will cover the educational expenses of the two sons of Mosharraf Hossain, 30, a Bangladeshi expatriate who was killed in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Iran Guards say missile production continues despite war
02:19 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayIran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that the Islamic republic has continued to produce missiles despite the war with Israel and the United States.
'Govt making highest efforts to ensure safety of expats in ME'
02:07 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayThe government is making its highest diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates residing in the Middle East amid the ongoing war situation, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has said.
From chaos to calm: Dhaka takes a rare pause before Eid
12:44 PM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayWith just one day remaining before Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals for Muslims, the capital Dhaka is witnessing an extended holiday period.
Padma, Jamuna bridges set new traffic and toll records
11:47 AM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayThe country’s two major bridges, Padma Bridge and Jamuna Bridge, have set records in handling the heavy flow of homebound travelers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, both in vehicle crossings and toll collection.
Gabtoli terminal stands empty as Eid travelers depart early
11:04 AM, 20 Mar 2026 FridayThe scene at Dhaka’s Gabtoli Bus Terminal has changed dramatically overnight. Until Thursday, the terminal was crowded with Eid-bound passengers, but on Friday it appeared largely empty.