On 22nd March 2024 , 200 underprivileged families residing in the rural areas of seven unions in Bakshiganj Upazila received Ramadan food packages. The initiative aimed to alleviate the struggles faced by vulnerable households during the holy month. Bakshiganj Upazila's Nirbahi Officer, Ahona Jinnat, along with Rafiqul Islam, General Secretary Silent Hands Support and Tarikul Islam Sanvi, were present at the distribution among others. Also in attendance were Mohammad Alauddin, Mahmudul Hasan, Tanvir Hasan, and Minhaj Uddin, the regional representative of Silent Hands Support  from Jamalpur district. Expressing her gratitude, Ahona Jinnat emphasized the importance of community support in ensuring that no one goes hungry during Ramadan. She highlighted the collaborative efforts of individuals and organizations in extending a helping hand to those in need, particularly in the remote areas where resources are scarce. In a heartfelt message, Tahamina Ahammed Tania(Tajj Momo) the founder of the organisation ,expressed her profound gratitude to all the volunteers and donors who made the distribution possible. She stated, "During this blessed month of Ramadan, let us remember the importance of compassion and generosity towards those in need. Together, through acts of kindness, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this noble cause." The recipients expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the timely assistance, expressing hope for more collaborative efforts to uplift the underprivileged segments of society. As the holy month progresses, initiatives like these serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of compassion and collective action in creating a more equitable society.

Dhaka Metro rail authority said metro rail will run for an additional hour from 16 Ramadan considering the passengers demand ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. With the increased operations, the last train from Motijheel will depart at 9:40pm and from Uttara at 9:20pm. However, DMTCL, has decided to stop operations of metro rail on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) managing director MAN Siddique said to the reporters that they have a target to carry about 500,000 passengers a day. Metro rail will increase it's operations, metro rail will run 194 times on both sides during this time.  

The public relations offices of Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and Ministry of Education have officially informed that the secondary level schools of the country will remain open till March 25. Government primary schools will remain open for the first 10 days of Ramadan means class activities will continue in primary schools till March 21. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 12) stayed a High Court order that stayed the government's decision to keep schools open during the holy month of Ramadan.  Earliar, A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday against the Education Ministry's decision to keep schools open till the scheduled date during Ramadan.  

The moon of holy Ramadan has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh. Therefore, Ramadan will start from Tuesday. As such, the Muslims will offer Taraweeh prayers tonight. Religious Affairs Minister Faridul Haque Khan said this after a meeting of the moon sighting committee on Monday evening ( March 11).  However, the first Taraweeh prayer and Sehri will be held tonight. Tomorrow is the first Ramadan. Meanwhile, the holy month of Ramadan has begun in Saudi Arabia. Ramadan began in the country on Sunday (March 10) evening as the moon of the holy month of Ramadan was sighted.  

The High Court has issued a order about the closure of primary and secondary schools throughout the upcoming month of Ramadan. At the same time, the notification to keep schools open during Ramadan has also been suspended. The High Court bench of Justice KM Kamrul Kader and Justice Khizir Hayat passed the order following a writ petition. The High Court has issued a rule asking why the decision to keep the school open should not be canceled. The notification to keep the school open has also been suspended for two months. Earlier, Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Elias Ali Mondal filed the writ petition with the concerned branch of the High Court on February 25. He challenged the legality of the government's decision to keep schools open during the month of holy Ramadan.

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCA) has announced the new timetable for the upcoming Ramadan. MAN Siddique, managing director of the metro rail service, said at a press conference on Sunday (March 10) afternoon that there will be no change in the metro rail operation for the first 15 days of Ramadan.  However, during the last 15 days of Ramadan, the service time will increase by one hour in both directions. The last train from Motijheel will leave at 9:40 pm and the last train from Uttara will leave at 9:20 pm. MAN Siddique said 10 more trains will run from 16th Ramadan. At that time, the metro rail will run 194 times a day.  He also said that 250 ml bottles can be carried before and after the time of Iftar. In this case, the water bottle must be thrown in the bin. The iftar schedule will be displayed on LED screens inside and outside the train. At present, the last metro train from Uttara to Motijheel leaves at 8:00 pm and the last train from Motijheel to Uttara leaves at 8:40 pm.

For the first ever time, the German city of Frankfurt will celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by illuminating a main high street with half-moons, stars and lanterns. Local Muslims have welcomed the move. The German city of Frankfurt is aiming to send a message of peace and togetherness during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by illuminating a central high street with half-moons, stars and other decorations for the first time, German media reported first on Tuesday. From March 10 until April 9, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims, Frankfurt's pedestrianized Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse — known colloquially as the Fressgass (roughly: food alley) due to its proliferation of cafes and restaurants — will feature a large sign reading "Happy Ramadan!" and other illuminations. "Ramadan is a time in which people reflect on what is really important in life: having something to eat, a roof over your head, and peace and comfort with family, friends and neighbors," explained city council chairwoman Hilime Arslaner. "I'm pleased that these messages of peace during Ramadan will be visible in our Frankfurt," she added. City mayor Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg said that such messages are particularly important during times of war and crisis, adding: "These are the lights of togetherness: against prejudice, discrimination, anti-Muslim racism and also antisemitism." Frankfurt Muslims welcome sign of togetherness With a population of almost 800,000, Frankfurt is Germany's fifth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne) and the center of the country's financial sector. It is also one of Germany's most proudly multicultural cities, with Muslims making up around 15% of the population (100,000-150,000). Mohamed Seddadi, chairman of Frankfurt's Muslim Community, therefore welcomed the illumination plans as "very meaningful for Muslims," saying they signaled that: "We all belong together." While public street lighting has long formed part of Christian religious celebrations, especially at Christmas, Muslims in Western countries have also increasingly begun to decorate homes and buildings during Ramadan, according to Raida Chbib, head of the Academy for Islam in Research and Society (AIWG) at the Goethe University in Frankfurt. The Frankfurt Ramadan plans therefore borrow from elements of both Islamic and Christian tradition. "I'm delighted about this sign of recognition for Muslims," said Naweed Ahmad, a spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. CDU calls for common pot for all religious groups Mayor Eskandari-Grünberg said that the cost of lighting the city was €75,000 ($81,600). Yannick Schwander, a representative from the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the city, said that pointed out that the funding for Christmas lights in Frankfurt came from trade associations and donations and argued that city funding for lights should not just be for one religion. "We are of the opinion that if such a kitty exists, then it must serve all religious communities in Frankfurt," Schander said, according to reporting by the public local broadcaster HR. Eskandari-Grünberg countered that the city spends substantially more money on Christmas lights through its business development program.  

During Ramadan, banking hours is reduced by 30 minutes. Bangladesh Bank said in a new directive that banking transaction will take place between 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday (March 5) has fixed office hours for banking transactions during Ramadan. According to the Bangladesh Bank, banks will remain open from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a break for prayers from 1:15 pm to 1:30 pm in the office timing during Ramadan. However, transactions should be continued in alternative systems at this time. The usual working and transaction schedule will resume  to the previous state at the banks and financial institutions after the holy month of Ramadan.

The government has set a new office timing for the upcoming Ramadan. The government has decided to reschedule the office hours during the month of Ramadan at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (February 28). According to the new schedule, office hours will start at 9am and will end at 3:30pm. There will be a 15-minute prayer break for the devotees. Cabinet secretary, Mahbub Hossain said that considering the time of Sehri and Iftar of Ramadan month all government, semi-government, autonomous, and semi-autonomous institutions will follow the new timing set by the government to facilitate the fasting people.

Prices of essential commodities are increasing rapidly ahead of Ramadan. The prices of essential commodities started rising for various reasons two months before Ramadan begins. The price of dates has increased the most. The prices of almost all types of pulses, including chickpeas, have increased. Local traders blame importers and big traders for price hike. A wholesaler said that chickpeas are not being imported. On the other hand, Syndicates are making obstructions in the supply of chickpeas in the market. Some Market analysts said that  oil, rice, pulses, chickpeas and dates will be sold at fixed prices through family cards among one crore families from the second week of March. However, the law should be enforced against irregularities to make the price tolerable.