Evening Brief

Eid-ul-Fitr prayers to be held in 200 model mosques

The Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be held in 200 model mosques, opened by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as part of the construction of model mosques and Islamic cultural centres in every district town and upazila throughout the country.

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File Photo: A general view of one of the 50 model mosques inaugurated on June 10 as part of a government initiative to build 560 such structures across the country Dhaka Tribune

PM Hasina: Bangladesh to welcome EU, UK observers in next general polls 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government would welcome observers from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) in the upcoming general election.

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Where is Arav Khan now?

Dubai gold trader Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, who is a fugitive accused in the murder case of a police inspector, has been missing since Interpol issued a red notice. 

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Why Zeenat Book Supply is closing after 60 years

Zeenat Book Supply, a store that holds countless memories for three generations, is closing its doors in New Market nearly 60 years after opening. 

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Motorcycles begin plying Padma Bridge for Eid holidays

As the government permitted motorcycles on the Padma Bridge ahead of the Eid holidays, motorcycle movement has started on six conditions from 6am on Thursday. 

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Almost all BGMEA factories clear wages, Eid bonuses

All 2,151 active garment factories in Dhaka and Chittagong under the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have cleared their wages for the month of March 2023, said a BGMEA official.

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Eid journey: Low passenger pressure at Gabtoli bus terminal

The official Eid holiday started on Wednesday. Coming to the second day of the holiday, there is not much pressure of people heading home at Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital on Thursday.

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