Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Abdus Salam announced that the city aims to remove 11,776 tons of waste on the second day of Eid. He made the statement while inspecting the temporary cattle market at Shahjahanpur Railway Colony on Friday. During the visit, he observed ongoing waste removal operations and instructed officials and workers to complete the task swiftly.

According to the administrator, uninterrupted waste removal activities are continuing across DSCC areas to clear animal and market waste generated during Eid. He said DSCC’s waste management teams, including cleaners and transport workers, are working round the clock to maintain a clean and healthy environment for residents. On the first day of Eid, a total of 14,814 tons of sacrificial waste were dumped at the Matuail landfill by midnight.

Salam warned that any leaseholders expanding temporary cattle markets beyond designated areas or occupying roads illegally will face strict legal action, including fines and blacklisting. DSCC has deployed additional manpower, vehicles, containers, and cleaning equipment, supported by a special monitoring team overseeing the entire operation.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam stated that several sanitation workers have been issued show-cause notices for negligence in removing sacrificial waste in the capital. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while inspecting waste removal activities at Shahjahanpur cattle market. Salam emphasized that negligence in duty will not be tolerated.

According to the administrator, waste collection began on Thursday afternoon and continued until 1 a.m. Due to a shortage of trucks at night, waste was temporarily kept on main roads and later removed in the morning. He added that leaseholders were supposed to clean the markets within 72 hours after operations ended but failed to do so. As a result, they will be fined and barred from future leases.

The DSCC continues intensified efforts to clear sacrificial waste across the city following Eid celebrations, aiming to restore cleanliness and normalcy in Dhaka’s streets.

Member of Parliament Aslam Chowdhury has announced plans to build a walkway around Laldighi in Sitakunda, Chattogram. He made the announcement while speaking to journalists after the Eid-ul-Azha congregation at the Sitakunda Central Eidgah ground. Chowdhury described Laldighi as not just a waterbody but a part of Sitakunda’s history, heritage, and culture, which has lost its beauty due to years of neglect, encroachment, and pollution.

He stated that the initiative aims to revive this heritage for the younger generation by creating a modern, clean, and citizen-friendly environment centered on Laldighi. The plan includes developing the area into a space that reflects both tradition and modern urban values.

According to the report, the announcement has drawn widespread positive reactions on social media. Many users believe that if implemented, the project will transform Laldighi into a modern, eco-friendly attraction while preserving its historical significance.

Chattogram City was declared free of sacrificial animal waste within six hours on Thursday, according to Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain. Speaking at the Dampara control room, he said the cleanup operation began at 9 a.m. and was closely supervised throughout the day. A total of 3,200 workers used 379 vehicles, including dump trucks, compactors, and payloaders, to collect waste from neighborhoods. Water and bleaching powder were applied immediately after waste removal to ensure cleanliness at sacrifice sites.

The mayor added that residents could report any remaining waste to the Dampara control room for prompt action. He also noted that special measures were taken for areas where animal sacrifices traditionally occur later in the afternoon. The operation was attended by acting chief executive officer and secretary Md. Ashraful Amin, chief cleanliness officer Commander Ikhtiar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, and chief engineer Anisur Rahman.

The initiative reflects the city corporation’s effort to maintain hygiene and public satisfaction during the Eid-ul-Azha festival.

A new research report has found that global warming has fundamentally altered Mecca’s climate, exposing millions of Hajj pilgrims to extreme and dangerous heat not only in summer but also in other months. The study shows that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels have caused temperatures to regularly reach around 40 degrees Celsius even in May, a level previously seen only during peak summer. Scientists warn that without a rapid shift away from fossil fuels, Hajj could face hazardous heat almost year-round by the end of this century.

Saudi Arabia, the world’s second-largest oil producer, has long been seen as a barrier to stronger global climate action. The report notes that in 2024, more than 1,300 pilgrims died due to severe heat and humidity during the June Hajj. The World Weather Attribution group described May pilgrimages as now being as dangerous as those in summer.

Saudi authorities have introduced measures such as shaded walkways, cooling centers, misting systems, and expanded medical services to reduce heat-related illnesses among pilgrims, but experts stress that deeper systemic changes are needed.

On the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, large numbers of people continued leaving Dhaka for their hometowns. Since Friday morning, major bus terminals and counters have seen heavy crowds as many who could not travel earlier or secure tickets set out to join loved ones. Passengers were also seen boarding buses from various roadside points beyond designated terminals, while the capital appeared quieter and less congested amid the holiday atmosphere.

Some travelers said they spent the first day of Eid in Dhaka with family and were now heading to villages to meet relatives and enjoy the remaining holidays. Meanwhile, the city’s air quality showed signs of improvement as the day progressed. According to data from Switzerland-based monitoring organization IQAir, Dhaka’s air was initially rated unhealthy for sensitive groups early in the morning but improved later in the day.

The quieter streets and better air quality offered a brief respite for residents who remained in the capital during the holiday period.

Residents of Raipur in Lakshmipur blocked the Raipur-Chandpur highway on Thursday demanding uninterrupted electricity supply. The protest took place in the Gachirhat area of Charpata Union, halting traffic for about an hour. Locals said several areas of the upazila have been facing severe load shedding for days, with electricity available only four to six hours a day. Many residents reported food spoilage due to prolonged power cuts, even during Eid-ul-Azha.

During the protest, local Member of Parliament Abul Khayer Bhuiyan was stuck on the highway and later spoke with the demonstrators. After he assured them of a quick resolution, the blockade was lifted. Later that night, an emergency meeting was held at the upazila executive officer’s office, where officials instructed relevant departments to take immediate steps to restore normal power supply.

Officials said the disruption followed a recent storm that damaged multiple power lines, poles, and transformers, leaving rural areas still without full electricity restoration.

Rangpur City Corporation has launched a citywide operation to remove sacrificial waste following Eid-ul-Azha. The cleanup began at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Shapla Chattar, inaugurated by City Administrator Mahfuz Un Nabi Don. Around 1,100 workers are engaged simultaneously across the city’s 33 wards to clear waste from designated bins, streets, and residential areas, transporting it to the corporation’s dumping site at Nachania Beel.

The administrator stated that all waste removal would be completed by 10 p.m. and that the cleaned areas would be washed with bleaching powder and water afterward. He also noted that the city had arranged 66 designated slaughtering spots across the 33 wards to facilitate organized animal sacrifice during Eid.

Officials reiterated their expectation to complete the waste removal within eight hours, maintaining the city’s commitment to a clean and hygienic environment after the festival.

A fire that broke out on the oil tanker Meghna Traders at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port has been brought under control. The port authority confirmed the development in a press release issued at 11:43 a.m. on May 28, 2026. The vessel, owned by Meghna Group, had arrived in Bangladeshi waters on May 26 carrying RBD soybean oil from Indonesia. The fire started at 7:25 a.m. Thursday in the ship’s engine room.

Following the incident, Coast Guard vessels Shyamal Bangla and BCGT Promotta joined the firefighting effort, later assisted by port vessels Kandari-3 and Kandari-11, and the Navy tug BNT Sebok. After about three and a half hours of joint operations, the blaze was brought under control.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage, according to the Chattogram Port spokesperson.

A record 602 river barriers, including dams, culverts, and sluice gates, were removed across Europe last year to restore natural river flow and revive ecosystems. The initiative, reported by The Guardian citing Dam Removal Europe, reconnected about 2,324 miles of waterways and brought the European Union closer to its goal of restoring 15,500 miles of rivers by 2030. One symbolic project was Iceland’s Melsa River, where an unused dam that once powered a farm was demolished in December, allowing fish to migrate freely again.

Sweden led the list with 173 barriers removed, followed by Finland with 143 and Spain with 109. Iceland and North Macedonia removed barriers for the first time, while the United Kingdom dismantled 35. Most of the removed structures were under two meters high, making the process cost-effective and practical. The effort aligns with the EU’s Nature Restoration Law, effective since 2024, which targets obsolete barriers.

Environmental groups and engineers say the removals are reversing centuries of industrial alteration that caused severe ecological damage, including a 75% decline in freshwater migratory fish since 1970.

Continuous heavy rainfall in Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar upazila caused the Shyamgram-Salimganj regional road to collapse on Wednesday morning, completely halting communication. The incident has left residents of three unions and parts of neighboring Bancharampur upazila—around one lakh people—facing severe disruption just before Eid. Local officials and residents reported that the road broke apart under water pressure after rainwater failed to drain properly.

Shyamgram Union Parishad Chairman Shamsuzzaman Khan Masum said the collapse occurred due to flawed construction planning. A bridge that once allowed water flow and boat movement through a canal was replaced by a three-foot cement pipe, which blocked drainage. Locals said the road was under a Tk 15 crore reconstruction project scheduled for completion in August 2025, but Tk 9 crore had already been withdrawn by the contractor. The collapse has also cut access to nearby schools, markets, and routes to Dhaka.

District officials confirmed that the upazila administration has been instructed to take immediate action, and repair work has already begun. Residents have urged swift restoration of the road to resume normal travel.

A severe nor'wester storm accompanied by heavy rain caused extensive crop damage in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur on Wednesday morning. The storm, lasting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., destroyed ripe paddy fields, flattened jute plants, and damaged several mud houses. Fallen trees and broken electric poles blocked roads, leading to significant public suffering until power lines were cleared and electricity restored.

According to local and agricultural office sources, the storm affected multiple unions, leaving waterlogged fields and damaging standing crops. Farmers expressed concern over potential losses, particularly in jute and boro paddy cultivation. In Algi union, a tree fell on the house of Miraj Sheikh, destroying it but sparing the family from serious harm. In Gharua union, a broken electric pole caused further disruption until officials restored normalcy.

Bhanga Upazila Agriculture Officer Molla Al Mamun reported that about 10 hectares of jute fields were cultivated this season, with some plants bent by the storm. He expressed optimism that the jute would recover once sunlight returns.

Authorities in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur have canceled the leave of rural electricity field workers to restore power lines damaged by a sudden storm on Wednesday morning. The Deputy General Manager of the Shahrasti zonal office, Nizam Uddin Shams, confirmed that the General Manager of Chandpur Palli Bidyut directed all field workers on Eid leave to return to duty immediately. Messages have been sent to all concerned employees to ensure quick restoration work.

The storm caused extensive damage across the upazila, uprooting trees and snapping power lines at more than 50 locations. Several electric poles were also broken, according to the rural electricity authority. Power supply across the upazila has remained suspended since 9 a.m. following the storm.

Officials indicated that electricity supply is expected to be restored in several areas by night as repair operations continue under emergency arrangements.

Rangpur City Corporation Administrator Advocate Mahfuz Un-Nabi Chowdhury Don has announced that waste from sacrificial animals will be cleared within eight hours on Eid day. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Rangpur Collectorate Eidgah on Wednesday afternoon, he urged residents to slaughter animals only at designated sites. The city has arranged 66 slaughtering points across 33 wards and launched awareness campaigns to discourage slaughtering in open spaces or on roads.

The administrator said that water supply, service facilities, imams, muazzins, and butchers have been arranged at the designated sites. Bleaching powder will be used to prevent odors after slaughtering. He also requested residents not to dump animal waste into city drains such as Shyamasundari and KD canals, but instead to use dustbins for proper disposal. The waste removal operation will be inaugurated at 2 p.m. on Eid day in front of the city building.

A total of 1,069 sanitation workers divided into three zones will carry out the cleanup using trolleys, rickshaw vans, and trucks. Citizens can contact hotline number 01733390150 for waste management assistance.

On May 27, 2026, severe traffic congestion and rain caused major disruption at the Aricha and Paturia ferry terminals in Manikganj, as thousands of passengers attempted to cross the river ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Ferry operations on the Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia routes were temporarily halted for an hour due to strong winds and rain. One of the five ferries on the Aricha-Kazirhat route, the Ro-Ro ferry Shah Ali, remained under repair after a mechanical failure, further reducing capacity.

Despite official restrictions on goods trucks during the Eid period, stone and cement-laden trucks were seen using the route, worsening the congestion. Many passengers walked several kilometers in the rain to reach the terminals, while others waited hours to board ferries. The traffic situation extended for about two kilometers around both terminals, with vehicles parked haphazardly along the Dhaka-Aricha highway.

Officials from BIWTC reported that hundreds of vehicles were waiting to cross, and they expected the situation to improve by evening as additional ferries were deployed to handle the increased load caused by congestion on the Jamuna Bridge route.