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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bakrid prayers held at Eidgah grounds
Rajamahendravaram: The Eidgah grounds in Rajamahendravaram witnessed a grand and traditional celebration of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Fitr) on Saturday, with thousands of Muslims offering special prayers in a spirit of devotion and unity. The congregational prayers were led by Royal Mosque Imam Abdul Hafeez Khan, who delivered special sermons and guided the community in collective supplication. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Rajamahendravaram city MLA Adireddy Srinivas, State Setti Balija Corporation Chairman Kudupudi Sattibabu, and TDP leader Dondapati Satyam Babu, who conveyed warm Bakrid wishes to the Muslims. Prominent community representatives such as Eidgah Honorary President Amanullah Baig, President Syed Adil Arifuddin, Royal Mosque Trust Board President Sheikh Abdul Kareem, and trustees Danasha Vali, Md Moosa, Mujan Ibrahim, former District Waqf Board Chairman, Md Kareem Khan, Congress leader Abdullah Shareef, and TDP leaders Meera Shareef, Rafeeq Raja, Mujeeb, Ghafoor, Imran, Maulana Qutubuddin, Ali Mohiuddin, Khan, Mahbub, and others were in attendance. Special prayers were also held at Lababeen Masjid in Jampeta, under the leadership of President Md. Habibullah Khan, marking the occasion with devotion and community spirit. The celebrations were peaceful and harmonious, reflecting the rich cultural and spiritual fabric of Rajamahendravaram.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Bangladesh CA Mohd Yunus announces national elections in April 2026
Dhaka, June 6 (UNI) Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus today announced that the much-awaited next national election will take place in the first half of April 2026. In a televised address to the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, he said that the Election Commission will provide a detailed roadmap for the elections in due course, the Daily Star reported. He said the interim government took office based on the three main mandates of having reform, justice and elections. "In that regard, I believe that by the next Eid-ul-Fitr, we will be able to reach an acceptable point on reform and justice. Especially, all will be able to see visible progress on the trial of crimes against humanity – which is the government's collective responsibility towards the martyrs of the July mass uprising," he said. "The government has held discussions with all parties to organise the most free, fair, competitive and acceptable elections in history. In addition, after reviewing the ongoing reform activities related to justice, reform and elections, I am announcing to the people of the country today that the next national elections will be held on a day in the first half of April 2026," Yunus said. This is a major development in the context of Bangladesh's politics after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August 2024. Yunus, on several occasions during the past few months, has said that the next elections will take place between December 2025 and June 2026, based on the extent of refroms. However, BNP and like minded parties have been demanding that the election takes place by December this year. National Citizen Party, the newly formed political party comprised of July uprising leaders, have been pushing for the election to be held after the reforms are completed. Jamaat-e-Islami intially had a similar stance to the NCP. The party then said the election can take place in February, before Ramadan. Last week, top Jamaat leaders said the election can take place between December and April. Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, on May 21, said the national election should be held by December this year. "Bangladesh needs political stability. This is only possible through an elected government, not by unelected decision-makers," one source quoted the army chief as saying in an Officers' Address. Yunus, in his address to the nation today, also said the government wants an election that will satisfy the souls of the martyrs of the mass uprising. "We want the largest number of voters, the largest number of candidates and parties to participate in the next election. Let it be remembered by the nation as the most free, fair and impartial election", he hoped. Yunus also urged people to extract specific promises from the political parties that they will never, under any circumstances, violate the people's democratic rights and human dignity. He also reminded the people of the country that this election is not just about peaceful elections. It is an election to build a 'New Bangladesh', the aspiration of the students and the masses. UNI RN
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vermicelli, attar, ethnic wear fly off shelves as markets see festive rush ahead of Eid
1 2 Kolkata: Markets across the city remained open till midnight ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha on Saturday as shoppers flocked to bazaars for last-minute festival purchases. Key trading hubs, including Zakaria Street, New Market, Entally and Rabindra Sarani, reported brisk business in traditional food, clothing and accessories. On Zakaria Street, demand for traditional food items, such as vermicelli, lachha and the golden and flaky khasta kachoris, which mark the Eid mornings, has surged since the last weekend. "Vermicelli or seviyan is a staple on Eid. Almost every family makes one variation or the other of it and garnishes it with milk and dry fruit," said Mohammad Shakir, who set up a stall at the Eid Market near Nakhoda mosque. "I usually sell caps, handkerchieves and towels, but before Eids, I shift to vermicelli and lachha, given the high demand," said Shakir as he weighed yet another packet. "Lachha sales are up by 30%. People are buying for their homes and to gift others. We stayed open till midnight this week." Families trooped down to New Market to buy biryani masala, spices besides decorative items and festive wear. "Unlike Eid-ul-Fitr, when the focus is on clothes, this Eid is more about food —dry fruit, varieties of rice, spices," said Abid Rahman, a spice vendor in the New Market area. "Our special biryani masala has been in huge demand." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Boots is giving free 75-minute hearing checks in Newham. Boots Hearingcare Undo Bangles, attar bottles and embellished handbags are among the top-selling accessories, especially among younger shoppers, preparing for Eid gatherings. Dry fruits, used in several dishes, desserts and also as gifts, flew off shelves. Retailers across the city had placed extra orders with wholesalers to meet the demand. Klassic Kurta on Rabindra Sarani saw a demand for men's ethnic wear. "Our footfall doubled since the first week of June," said Imran Rizvi, an employee. "There's a preference for cotton kurtas in white and pastel. Men are spending more on clothes this time." Special Eid prayers will be held on Red Road and mosques. "Mosques and community grounds are being readied as lakhs of people in the city and outskirts will perform prayers in the morning," said Arif Hussain, Imam in a central Kolkata mosque. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Muhammad Yunus forced to announce Bangladesh elections after protests; polls will be held in..., Sheikh Hasina will...
Bangladesh elections will be held in April 2026, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced Friday. (File) Bangladesh Elections: In a major development in Bangladesh post the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August last year, the country's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus Friday announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April 2026. Yunus announces Bangladesh elections in April 2026 In a televised address to the nation, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said the a detailed roadmap will be provided by the Bangladesh Election Commission in due course, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. 'There is immense public and political interest regarding the timing of the election. As I've said before, it will be held between December and June. The government is working to ensure an environment conducive to a credible election within this timeframe.' Yunus said. The announcement comes amid recent protests by the former premier Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) demanding elections by December this year. 'Our goal is to prevent future crises. That requires institutional reform. Without ensuring good governance in the institutions directly linked to the electoral process, all the sacrifices made by students and citizens will be in vain,' the 84-year-old said, while reiterating that the interim administration was formed with three mandates: reform, justice, and election. 'We believe that by the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, we will reach a broadly acceptable position on reforms and justice — particularly in addressing crimes against humanity, as part of our collective duty to the martyrs of the July uprising,' the Nobel laureate said. Earlier, on May 28, the BNP organized a massive rally as tens of thousands of youths staged protests demanding the Yunus-led interim government to hold national elections by December this year. 'The national election must be held by December. Preparations must begin immediately,' BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman said as he joined the rally through a virtual platform from London. Sheikh Hasina, Awami League unlikely to participate in polls Meanwhile, deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party, that formerly ruled Bangladesh, is unlikely to be allowed to participate in the April 2026 national elections as the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government last month ordered the disbanding of the party until the trials of its leaders were completed. On August 5 2024, the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime was ousted from power after mass student protests led by the Students against Discrimination (SAD). Three days later, an Interim Government came to power in Dhaka with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus at his helm as Chief Advisor. On June 1 this month, the International Crimes Tribunal Bangladesh (ICT-BD) indicted Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, on a host of serious charges, including mass murder, for allegedly violating human rights during the brutal crackdown on student-led protest that ultimately led to her ouster in August last year. The proceedings were broadcasted live on Bangladesh's state-run BTV– a first in the country's history. (With inputs from agencies)
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Bangladesh to hold election by April next year: Chief Adviser Yunus
During a televised address to the nation, Yunus said the Election Commission will provide a detailed roadmap in due course, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. The announcement comes amid recent protests by the former premier Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) demanding elections by December this year. Dhaka, Jun 6 (PTI) Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April next year, according to a media report. 'There is immense public and political interest regarding the timing of the election. As I've said before, it will be held between December and June. The government is working to ensure an environment conducive to a credible election within this timeframe,' he said. Yunus, who took charge after the toppling of the former premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government in August last year, said that the government's key responsibility is to hold a clean, peaceful, festive, and inclusive election. 'Our goal is to prevent future crises. That requires institutional reform. Without ensuring good governance in the institutions directly linked to the electoral process, all the sacrifices made by students and citizens will be in vain,' the 84-year-old Nobel Laureate said. He reiterated that the current administration was formed with three mandates: reform, justice, and election. 'We believe that by the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, we will reach a broadly acceptable position on reforms and justice — particularly in addressing crimes against humanity, as part of our collective duty to the martyrs of the July uprising,' he said. On May 28, former premier Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) intensified pressure on the Yunus-led interim government as tens of thousands of youths staged a massive rally demanding elections by December. 'The national election must be held by December. Preparations must begin immediately,' BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman said as he joined the rally through a virtual platform from London. PTI GSP GSP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
