A sharp rise in dengue cases is being reported throughout the country at a time when hospitals and the whole health sector are overwhelmed by the surge in Covid cases.

Most kitchen markets in Dhaka were closed since the day before yesterday due to the post-Eid lockdown. A lot of buyers have stocked up on essentials before Eid. As the markets are starting to reopen after Eid, the prices of vegetables and fish have increased. Many essential products have rotten, forcing traders to increase the prices to recoup their losses.

With the incident of Pori Moni’s accusation of attempted rape and murder, the name of Dhaka Boat Club has come to the fore. Upon investigation, the legitimacy of the club’s property is now under question.

Movement restrictions were eased at a time when in Bangladesh daily detection rate is persistently crossing the 30% mark, total death caused by Covid-19 is now over 19,000, and the capital and adjacent areas are experiencing rapid deterioration of the Covid situation.

Today (25 July) strict movement regulations have been noticeably in effect throughout the country -- law enforcement agencies were vigilant and people were few in the streets.

A fire broke out at a garage behind Modhumita Cinema Hall this morning (July 25, 2021). Watch the aftermath in Star Newsbytes.

Seasonal rawhide traders are facing yet another year of financial loss as the market price of sacrificial animal skins are much lower than what the government set.

Lajina Bewa has set an unprecedented example when she returned her Widow, Deserted and Destitute Women card for allowance.

Today (July 24) law enforcement agencies were seen vigilant in controlling movement as the Covid-19 regulations are in effect, with some infringements throughout.

Today (July 24) at 9am, on Paturia-Daulatdia ferry route, thousands of commuters on foot and on motor vehicles were seen crossing the Padma river despite the ongoing restrictions on movement.

After the temporary relaxing of lockdown due to Eid-ul-Azha, the 14-day strict lockdown has started at 6am today. Since this morning, police, army and other law-enforcement bodies have been enforcing lockdown in the capital and other districts of the country. Many commuters rushing to return to Dhaka before the lockdown was in force were seen walking to their destination from different bus and launch terminals as there was no public transport.

Thousands of villagers in Shihori and Dumuri village and their around 400 homes used to be filled with smoke and sound of making glass products. But now this traditional industry is dying thanks to plastic invasion and government's neglect.

From watching the judges taste her fried sardines with beetroot and blood orange to witnessing the triumph of a a date-nestled, ice cream infused paan and panta bhaat with aloo bhorta, the journey of Bangladeshi-Australian Chef Kishwar Chowdhury has been one of pride and inspiration to everyone watching.

Thousands of people are moving towards their destinations on the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, some to join their work in Dhaka and some leaving the capital as a two week long strict lockdown is to be imposed from the next day.

For the 125 children in Faridpur’s brothel, their mothers are their only guardians, their only support. But, how can these children understand why in this ongoing pandemic, their mothers cannot afford Eid celebration?

Every Eid-ul-Azha, poor people collect meat from those who can afford to make animal sacrifices.

Like countless low-income individuals of this country, for Dulal Mia, Eid celebration this year is as unattainable as his hope for economic solvency to support his family.

Five poverty-stricken day labourers of a remote village in Kurigram, instead of the promised Covid-19 financial aid, are now burdened with accusation of embezzlement of nearly 25 million taka. Four of them are now behind bars.

Bhasan Char has taken a festive hue after the arrival of cows for Eid sacrifice. Over 200 cows have been provided for the Eid celebration of the Rohingyas staying there. Both the government and aid agencies of foreign and domestic origin have given the cows as gifts. Arrangements have also been made for Rohingyas staying in Cox’s Bazar.

On one side of the Eid sacrifice preparation are the cattle markets. On the other side are the equipment for the sacrificial ceremony.