More than half of the people who left Dhaka for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays have returned to the capital, according to data analysis by mobile operators. As of Friday night (4 April), around 52% of ...

Half a century ago, Eid celebrations in Dhaka were vastly different from what they are today. The Gen Z generation's way of marking the occasion is almost unrecognisable to the Gen X individuals born ...

To make this year’s Eid celebrations even more festive, the Dhaka North City Corporation organized a grand “Eid joy ...

Far from consolidating military authority, the coup of 1975 ushered in a brutal power struggle within its ranks.

Four centuries ago, the Muslim population of Dhaka was relatively small. However, the arrival of the Mughals precipitated a ...

Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims, the wholesale and retail businesses in the old part of the city has gained momentum.

Faruq Hossain, an elderly resident of Hoseni Dalan area in Old Dhaka, furrowed his brow when we asked him if he heard about Nader Mia from Malitola. "Are you asking about Nader gunda? He was ...

Eid is no longer just about returning to one's ancestral home over time, Eid holidays have evolved into a significant period for domestic tourism.

As concerns grew at the rising crime levels in Dhaka, an old clip was mispresented as locals battling criminals in the ...

A 55-year-old security guard was killed in a road accident in the Motijheel area of Bangladesh capital Dhaka Tuesday ...

The procession makes its way through Agargaon and the Khamar Bari intersection before ending at the South Plaza of the ...

The 36-year-old cricketer is said to have experienced chest pain, reportedly having suffered a heart attack. He is currently ...