With Eid approaching, shoppers are crowding Jamuna Future Park, South Asia’s largest mall, to buy trendy outfits. Popular brands like Hur and Metro Fashion report high demand for Indo-Western and Kashmiri attire. The mall offers a variety of products, from clothing to cosmetics, making it a top shopping destination. A special campaign by Jamuna Group allows buyers to win prizes for purchases over Tk 2,000. Shopping continues late into the night, adding excitement to the festive season.

Kangana Ranaut has criticized Bollywood for distorting the traditional concept of marriage. In response to the film Mrs., where a woman sacrifices her dreams for her in-laws, Kangana objected to the portrayal of joint families and housewives being compared to paid workers. She emphasized that marriage is not only about personal attention but also about supporting the elderly and newborns. Kangana argued that marriage should be about fulfilling one’s duties, as per traditional values, and that Bollywood films have tarnished this concept.

The High Court has directed law enforcement to prevent the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and sky lanterns on New Year’s Eve to avoid accidents. Dhaka Metropolitan Police has deployed 3,000 additional officers, with mobile courts set to enforce the ban. Violations, deemed punishable under the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2006, may result in fines or jail time. Authorities have also urged clubs and the public to refrain from such activities for public safety.