Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has completed all preparations for the main Eid congregation at the National Eidgah grounds in the capital. The event will be attended by President Md. Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tareq Rahman, cabinet members, judges, senior officials, and foreign diplomats. DSCC Administrator Md. Abdus Salam said on Monday, May 25, that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a disciplined and comfortable prayer experience with modern facilities, security, and separate sections for men and women.

The Eidgah covers about 30,000 square meters, including a 25,400-square-meter prayer pavilion accommodating around 35,000 worshippers in 121 rows. Special arrangements have been made for 250 VIP men and 80 VIP women, while separate spaces are designated for 31,000 general male and 3,500 female worshippers. Four entry gates and seven exit gates have been set up, along with ablution facilities for 140 people, air conditioning, fans, lighting, safe drinking water, carpets, and prayer mats.

Fire safety, medical services, mobile toilets, and rain protection measures have also been arranged. Organizers said all preparations are complete to ensure a safe, comfortable, and spiritually solemn environment for the Eid prayers.

As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Bangladesh witnesses widespread cruelty in the transport and slaughter of sacrificial animals despite having clear animal welfare laws. Cattle, buffalo, and goats are often packed tightly into trucks, deprived of food and water, and subjected to harsh handling during long journeys to urban markets. The 2019 Animal Welfare Act and the 2021 Meat Quality Control Regulations mandate humane transport conditions, including adequate space, rest, and prohibition of mixed-species transport, but enforcement remains weak.

Experts note that violations of these laws are rampant, with overloading, tied limbs, and neglect of animal health common across highways and markets. Such practices not only breach legal and religious obligations but also pose risks to public health and food safety. The law prescribes up to six months’ imprisonment or fines for cruelty, yet field-level implementation is minimal.

Veterinary experts and academics urge stronger monitoring, mobile courts, and public awareness campaigns through media, schools, and mosques to promote humane treatment. They emphasize that compassion toward animals is both a legal and moral duty, essential for public health and social ethics.

Chattogram-10 Member of Parliament Saeed Al Noman has taken responsibility for two children, Anas and Ayesha, who were severely burned in a gas cylinder explosion in Halishahar. He visited them at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka to check on their condition and speak with doctors. The explosion occurred on February 23, killing their parents and seven other family members, leaving only their elderly grandmother alive.

Noman said all efforts would be made to ensure the children’s physical and mental recovery. He advised appointing a home tutor so they can continue their studies, with all educational expenses, including books, uniforms, and the tutor’s salary, to be covered on behalf of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman. He also pledged to install an air conditioner in their room and pay the monthly electricity bills to maintain a suitable temperature for their recovery.

The MP added that if further treatment is needed at Chattogram Medical College Hospital, special care will be arranged there as well. He emphasized his personal commitment to support the children until they can stand on their own.

Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq announced that women and child repression tribunals will remain open even on holidays to ensure continuous judicial proceedings. He made the statement on Monday in Chuadanga after a meeting with local BNP and affiliated leaders at the Circuit House.

Referring to the murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, the minister said the trial will begin on the first working day after the Eid holidays. He noted that the accused’s statement was recorded within 24 hours and the charge sheet was submitted within a week, emphasizing the government’s commitment to swift justice. He also condemned the recent attack on Nasiruddin Patwari, a central coordinator of the NCP, calling such behavior unacceptable.

Later, the minister attended the closing ceremony of the 127th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in Karpasdanga, where he highlighted Nazrul’s enduring influence in inspiring people to stand against injustice.

An Awami League leader in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari, Zakir Hossain, who also serves as the upazila party president, has been accused of constructing a market on government land. According to local land office sources, Hossain and his brother, vice president Sayeed Hossain, had recorded eight decimals of market land under their names through fraudulent documents, though the administration later corrected the record in favor of the government. Despite the correction, the market remains standing on the disputed land.

Documents from a land settlement case show that the fraudulent records were created using a non-existent khatian number, and a 2025 order restored the land to government ownership. Locals said they had believed the market was built on ancestral land until a recent eviction drive revealed it was on public property. The occupied land is estimated to be worth about 35 million taka.

Local officials stated that eviction measures would be taken following higher authority directives, while residents and opposition representatives demanded removal of all illegal structures to restore a clean marketplace.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid stated that no illegally imported Indian cattle were seen in this year’s sacrificial animal markets. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon while inspecting the Neura cattle market in Comilla city. The minister said the government has taken all necessary measures to ensure safe trading for both farmers and buyers, and no irregularities have been reported so far.

He added that veterinary teams, anti-counterfeit money units, and law enforcement personnel have been deployed across markets to prevent extortion and ensure order. According to the minister, around 10 million animals are expected to be sacrificed nationwide this year, contributing significantly to the country’s economic circulation.

During the visit, the minister made public announcements encouraging people to seek help from veterinary booths if needed and interacted with traders and buyers. He also visited a camel named Sultan priced at 3.2 million taka at the market.

Launch operations from the Sadarghat terminal in Dhaka have been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. The Ministry of Shipping confirmed the suspension in a message to the media on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The decision follows reports of strong winds and heavy rainfall affecting river transport in the region.

Earlier, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) had also halted ferry and launch services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes because of the same weather conditions. The authorities took these measures to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents during the ongoing rough weather.

The suspension is expected to remain in place until weather conditions improve, though no specific timeline for resumption has been announced.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Additional IGP Md Ahsan Habib Palash said the force has not received any specific threat of sabotage ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He made the statement on Tuesday after inspecting overall security arrangements at the National Eidgah ground in Dhaka, where he also reviewed the ongoing preparations.

The RAB chief stated that although there is no concrete threat, special security measures have been taken to handle any situation. The force has strengthened security across the capital and other parts of the country, setting up mobile checkpoints, conducting searches, and increasing patrols and intelligence surveillance. All RAB battalions are carrying out intensified patrols in their respective areas, coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to ensure safety during major Eid congregations.

RAB also reported enhanced monitoring to prevent black marketing, illegal stockpiling, price hikes, food adulteration, and counterfeit goods. Continuous online monitoring will remain active, and additional night patrols and checkpoints have been established to deter theft, robbery, and snatching during the holiday period.

Continuous heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning caused severe waterlogging in the Mirpur 10 intersection area of Dhaka. The downpour began around 11:30 a.m., submerging parts of the road and creating major traffic disruptions. Commuters faced significant difficulties as vehicles struggled to move through knee-deep water.

The flooding slowed down buses, CNG auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles, while several vehicles were seen stranded in the water. The situation led to widespread inconvenience for residents and travelers in the area. The report highlights the immediate impact of the rainfall on transportation and public movement in one of the capital’s busiest zones.

The incident underscores Dhaka’s recurring problem of waterlogging during heavy rains, which continues to affect urban mobility and daily activities whenever intense rainfall occurs.

Dr. Saimum Parvez, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Environment, Forest and Climate Change, extended support to the families of those killed in a truck accident in Tangail. On Monday night, a delegation representing him visited the Padma Char area of Shibganj upazila to meet the victims’ relatives.

The delegation, led by Dr. Nahiduzzaman Suman, Joint Convener of the Municipal BNP, met with the families to inquire about their condition and assured them of continued support. Other local BNP and affiliated organization leaders, including Municipal BNP Member Secretary Alomgir Kabir Jewel, former Upazila Chhatra Dal Senior Joint General Secretary Bariul Islam Tusar Biswas, Lal Mohammad, and Kamal Uddin Member, were also present.

During the visit, Dr. Saimum Parvez spoke with the victims’ family members over the phone, expressing sympathy and solidarity with them.

The Power Division has instructed all senior officials under its departments and agencies to closely monitor electricity supply conditions at their respective workplaces or locations during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Officials have been directed to conduct on-site inspections of local power situations during the Eid holidays and provide necessary guidance. They must also submit inspection reports to the Power Division Secretary.

To minimize customer dissatisfaction during maintenance or unexpected outages, local power centers have been told to inform consumers through loudspeakers and social media. Imams and muezzins of local mosques will also help disseminate information. The names and contact details of these mosque representatives are to be sent to the Power Division and uploaded to the websites of distribution companies.

According to the directive, shops and shopping malls may remain open until 10 p.m. during Eid, but after the festival, they must close by 7 p.m. to conserve electricity. The Power Division expects that coordinated efforts will help maintain stable power supply across the country during the holiday period.

A physically disabled student of Dhaka University’s Bangla Department, Abhay Kumar Singh, has accused several Chhatra Dal activists of assaulting him at Jagannath Hall on Sunday evening. The incident reportedly began over a minor dispute at a tea stall when Abhay was asked to lower his leg from a bench. Later, four individuals—Chandan Das, Jhalak Das, Ripon Chandra Sarkar, and Sagar—allegedly entered his room and physically assaulted him, also threatening him not to appear at the tea stall again.

Following the allegations, the Dhaka University unit of Chhatra Dal announced on Monday that three of the accused—Chandan Das, Jhalak Das, and Ripon Chandra Sarkar—were relieved of their organizational posts for violating party discipline. The decision was approved by the unit’s president Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas and general secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon. Jagannath Hall Provost Professor Debasish Pal confirmed that a six-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident using available evidence and CCTV footage.

One accused, Chandan Das, denied the assault claim, calling it a misunderstanding, while others could not be reached for comment.

Just two days before Eid-ul-Azha, joy is missing in the haor regions of Sunamganj as widespread crop losses have left farmers struggling financially. Many who had planned to sacrifice cattle for the festival are unable to do so due to lack of money. Farmers in areas such as Shalla, Shantiganj, and Sadar upazilas described their despair after their paddy fields were submerged by heavy rains and flooding.

Local farmers, including Konok Chowdhury and Ali Nur, said they could not harvest or dry their paddy because of continuous rain. Union Parishad member Fayzur Rahman noted that the government had promised humanitarian aid for affected farmers before Eid, but the assistance had not arrived, deepening their frustration. The farmers said the haor region remains in distress, with no festive spirit this year.

Many farmers reported losing all their crops and having no cash in hand, leaving them unable to participate in Eid traditions. The emotional toll of the disaster has overshadowed the usual joy of the festival across Sunamganj’s haor areas.

During the second day of the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, a large number of homebound travelers crossed the Padma Bridge via the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway without facing traffic congestion or major delays. In the past 24 hours, 44,008 vehicles used the bridge, generating Tk 48 million in toll revenue, according to information released on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

To ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers heading to southern Bangladesh, six monitoring teams were deployed along the route. Four fixed checkpoints and two mobile teams were active around the clock to maintain order and safety. Toll collection continued uninterrupted at eight booths, while two additional lanes were designated specifically for motorcycles to facilitate faster crossings.

The efficient traffic management and continuous toll operations contributed to a congestion-free experience for travelers during one of the busiest holiday periods of the year.

A mild earthquake was felt across several regions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Tuesday at 11:41 a.m. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirmed the tremor, reporting a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale and a depth of 10 kilometers. The Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation and Research Center also recorded the event, noting a slightly lower magnitude of 3.4 and describing it as a minor quake with no cause for concern.

Experts cited in the report explained that Bangladesh lies in a seismically active zone near the junction of three tectonic plates, making occasional earthquakes a normal occurrence. However, they noted a recent increase in seismic activity across the country, particularly in the southwestern region, which was previously considered a low-risk area.

Authorities did not report any damage or casualties, and officials reassured the public that the tremor posed no immediate threat.