(28 Mar 2025)
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 22 March 2025
1. Various of Muslims breaking their fast after evening prayers at mosque in dining area
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 23 March 2025
2. SOUNDBITE (Bangla) Abdul Malak Khan, Dhaka resident: ++STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT AND PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT 3++
“We fast seeking Allah’s satisfaction. The meaning of fasting is self-restraint, so that we become disciplined in all aspects of life. Regarding our iftar culture, wherever we may work, we try to return home by evening to break our fast together. Fasting is not just about abstaining from food; it instils self-restraint in many areas, keeps us away from arguments and disputes, purifies our souls, and changes our thoughts and consciousness.”
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 21 March 2025
3. Various of Muslims performing Friday prayers during Ramadan
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 21 March 2025
4. Various of people at marketplace for Eid shopping
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 24 March 2025
5. SOUNDBITE (Bangla) Mohammed Rabiul Islam, Dhaka resident: ++STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT AND PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT6 ++
“I have purchased as much as I could afford for my family and myself. The biggest joy is that we will be going to our village home for Eid celebrations. Celebrating Eid with my parents and all the familiar faces around me is the greatest happiness.”
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 21 March 2025
6. People at marketplace for Eid shopping
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 22 March 2025
7. Various of people in shopping mall
8. People inside shop
9. SOUNDBITE (Bangla) Ishrat Jahan Nilla, Savar resident: ++STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT AND PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT 10++
“I feel that this time, the joy of Eid is much greater because, after many years, we are celebrating Eid in a completely free Bangladesh. This is, in fact, the first Eid in a truly independent country, and I believe there is a unique sense of happiness among the people. We are shopping with great ease, and prices are quite reasonable and within reach. This is certainly a positive aspect.”
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Dhaka, Bangladesh – 25 March 2025=
10. Various of people walking toward Kamalapur Railway Station to catch train to go home and celebrate Eid
STORYLINE:
Dhaka’s streets are full of shoppers and markets are bustling with crowds shopping for Eid festivities.
People are lining up to buy clothes and gifts for family and friends from street vendors who set up special stalls during Ramadan.
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis travel from cities to their native villages ahead of Eid to celebrate the festival with their families.
“I have purchased as much as I could afford for my family and myself," said Dhaka resident Mohammed Rabiul Islam.
"The biggest joy is that we will be going to our village home for Eid celebration. Celebrating Eid with my parents and all the familiar faces around me is the greatest happiness.”
Popular shopping malls in Dhaka are abuzz too, with the latest fashion trends.
The country has witnessed prolonged political turmoil over the past year, leading to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who was forced to flee last August after weeks of student-led protests.
An interim government under Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has been in power ever since.
Officials say despite concerns over inflation, Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of recovery.
Shopkeepers say their sales have picked up this year after months of uncertainty.
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