Eid-ul-Fitr
Samsung brings unique offers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Samsung Consumer Electronics Bangladesh has brought an array of offers on its products – including TVs, refrigerators, air-conditioners, washing machine and microwave ovens – through its Eid-ul-Fitr campaign, which will continue until April 30.
Shahriar Bin Lutfor, head of business at Samsung Consumer Electronics Bangladesh, said: "The campaign is a great opportunity for Samsung enthusiasts to enhance their collection of innovative products at an affordable price."
Also, entertainment lovers can boost their cinematic experience at home with Samsung's 75-inch and 55-inch QLED or UHD T-Series TVs and soundbars.
Apart from up to Tk50,000 cashback, customers can also enjoy the "Buy One Get One" offer if they purchase either a 75-inch or 55-inch QLED or UHD T-Series TV.
Moreover, 50% discounts will be applicable on soundbars with the purchase of selected TVs. Customers can also enjoy 36 months of equated monthly installment (EMI) facility at 0% interest on selected TVs.
They can also enjoy a cashback of up to Tk15,000 and an extra discount of up to Tk23,000 on exchange offers of side-by-side refrigerators.
Instant cashback will be available on a few home appliances – 12% on air conditioners and 16% on washing machines. Also, customers will get up to tk3,000 cashback on microwave ovens.
They can buy the products online and enjoy the discounts, too. All the appliances and TVs will be delivered to the customer's home without any charge, read a press release.
Bongo launching season 1 of Based on Books contents on Eid-Ul-Fitr
Bangladesh’s first video streaming platform Bongo plans to launch the first season of ‘Bongo BOB (Based on Books)’ "to set a new industry standard for content" during Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Bongo has increased its production capacity over the last few years to produce more originals. It has partnered with noted and popular authors in the country for this unique collaboration.
Through a refined selection process starting at Ekushey Book Fair last year, it has selected some of the best-seller books and going to produce content based on these books, according to a press release.
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Detailing the project, Bongo says, "In Bangladesh, cinema was once called a “Boi” or Book. Maybe it's because the early journey of filmmaking started from the inspiration of different books and literature. Like the first silent film of the subcontinent ‘Bilvamangal’ and the first film with dialogue ‘Jamaishti’, Bangladesh's first talking film ‘Mukh O Mukhosh’ was also literary-dependent.
"This literary reliance has not only enriched the Bengali film but also brought it a commercial success as well as international recognition. Films around the world are no exception. Looking at the world of movies at the moment, we can see that all of the world-famous superhero movies are made from comic books published by Marvel and DC Comics. The journey of this duo of books and movies is eternal."
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Eid holidays: People throng entertainment spots amid virus risk
Although the government urged people to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr staying at homes so that they remain safe, a good number of people were seen thronging different parks and entertainment spots in the city on Tuesday.
Cabinet sec, three chiefs, IGP meet President
Cabinet secretary, chiefs of three services and Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Tuesday separately paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in the evening.
Sons arrested for abandoning mother
Police arrested three men from Janiar Bagan area of Sadar upazila on Monday for abandoning their 80-year-old mother on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
They are — Abdur Razzak, Moazzem Hossain and Mozamel Haque, sons of late Nur Mohammad Mollah and Chharitunnesa.
Locals said they found Chharitunnesa abandoned beside the Joyurhat-Akkelpur road and called 999.
Police rushed to the spot and rescued the woman. She was sent to the Vocational Training Centre’s Safe Home.
Shilpi Akhter, wife of Chharitunnesa’s grandchild, filed a case against her father-in-law and his two brothers.
They were arrested from their houses, said Shahriar Khan, officer-in-charge of Joypurhat Sadar Police Station.
The OC said that the elderly woman’s sons started to torture their mother after she transferred the ownership of properties to them.
Later, they drove her out of the house.
Begum Zia enjoys Eid at home with family
After four consecutive Eids in jail, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now out on parole, on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family members at her Gulshan residence.
Journalists stage demo protesting sackings during pandemic
Dhaka Journalist Union (DUJ) demonstrated on Monday protesting frequent sackings of journalists from different news media and demanding clearance of their dues (salary and Eid-ul-Fitr allowance).
Thousands offer Eid prayers standing in water
When the people of the country are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr amid festivity, many residents of the southwestern districts are busy rebuilding their broken houses and embankments damaged during cyclone ‘Amphan’.
An Eid unlike any other
Eid is an occasion of boundless joy and happiness. It is also one of saddest moments for those loving mothers and fathers who are being forced to celebrate Eid without their sons and daughters around them amid the coronavirus outbreak.
This Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims in Bangladesh and beyond, has turned out to be a different Eid amid the pandemic.
PM greets freedom fighters on Eid day
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday greeted all freedom fighters of the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.