Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they fulfilled a lifelong dream. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hill near Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. Volunteers handed out bottles of water, parasols and food packages to the tens of thousands of pilgrims as they made their way toward Mount Arafat, as helicopters buzzed overhead regularly. “It is an indescribable feeling,” said Ahmed Abu al-Ezz, a…
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Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton today said that, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directive, the city corporation will remove sacrificial animal waste and clean the city within 6 to 8 hours. “The Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has instructed all city corporations in the country to remove sacrificial waste within 12 hours,” he said, seeking the cooperation of city dwellers in carrying out the task. “Under the management of the RCC, preparations have been made to hold Eid prayers at six Eidgahs, including the Central Eidgah. The work is now in its final stage,” he added. The…
Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee today said BNP is working beyond party affiliations, alleging that a particular party has been obstructing the government’s activities over the past three months in a manner that goes against political decency and courtesy. “BNP never sided with any particular group and neither encouraged nor extended preferential treatment to anyone,” he said. The minister made the remarks while exchanging views with party leaders and activists at Mandari Bazar in Chandraganj upazila here tonight. Anee, also a joint secretary general of BNP, asked party leaders and activists to move forward with patience. Urging party leaders…
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram urged the treasury bench and the opposition to cooperate with each other to place a pro-people budget to bring comfort in public life. He made the remarks while replying to a query of reporters at Bhola Circuit House today. Hafiz Uddin said that he would ensure that the opposition gets adequate time in the parliament to fulfill its responsibilities. The Speaker added that he had observed a spirit of cooperation between the ruling and opposition parties during previous parliamentary sessions and hoped that cooperation would continue. “In my view, the National Parliament…
The government has taken special measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the country during Eid-ul-Azha. The Power Division has said it has ensured round-the-clock monitoring of power generation, transmission and distribution systems, while emergency repair teams have been kept on standby to respond quickly to any disruption. Power Division Secretary Mirana Mahrukh told BSS that all necessary measures have been taken to maintain uninterrupted electricity supply during the Eid holidays. She said distribution companies have been instructed accordingly, and the ministry is directly monitoring the overall situation. Officials said adequate generation capacity has been kept ready to meet the…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said judges in Bangladesh enjoy full independence in performing their judicial functions. “Judges in Bangladesh can work more independently than in many other countries. We are facing a backlog of cases due to a shortage of judges. The number of lawyers is also low. Because there are not enough lawyers capable of participating in trials, we are not able to reduce the case backlog,” he said while talking to newsmen at Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex. Referring to a comment made by NCP lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah, the minister said the remark amounts…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said judges in Bangladesh enjoy full independence in performing their judicial functions. “Judges in Bangladesh can work more independently than in many other countries. We are facing a backlog of cases due to a shortage of judges. The number of lawyers is also low. Because there are not enough lawyers capable of participating in trials, we are not able to reduce the case backlog,” he said while talking to newsmen at Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex. Referring to a comment made by NCP lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah, the minister said the remark amounts…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy against terrorism, drugs, extortion and all forms of criminal activities to ensure public safety and maintain law and order across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. “The government will continue its zero tolerance stance against terrorism, drugs and extortion. After years of disorder and criminalization, we are determined to restore discipline and the rule of law in the country,” he said Speaking to journalists after visiting the National Operation Monitoring Center at Bangladesh Police Headquarters in Dhaka, the minister said law enforcement agencies remain fully prepared and…
Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they fulfilled a lifelong dream. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hill near Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. Volunteers handed out bottles of water, parasols and food packages to the tens of thousands of pilgrims as they made their way toward Mount Arafat, as helicopters buzzed overhead regularly. “It is an indescribable feeling,” said Ahmed Abu al-Ezz, a…
The Eid-ul-Azha Jamaat will be held at 7:30 am on May 28 (Thursday) at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban in the capital. Members of Parliament, officials and employees of the Parliament Secretariat, along with local devotees, will join the Eid congregational prayer, according to the Parliament Secretariat. All concerned have been requested to arrive on time and attend the Jamaat. Congregations are also advised to complete ablution (wudu) and make necessary preparations in advance. For security and to maintain discipline, participants have been requested not to bring prayer mats (Jaynamaz), mobile phones, umbrellas, or any unnecessary…
