Dhaka to revive joyful Eid processions

Eid-ul-Fitr’s countdown ticks on, and while many flee Dhaka to join family, those left behind often face a muted holiday—TV drones or naps, no spark. 

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is not having it. On Sunday, he took to Facebook with a fix: bring back Eid processions, a tradition dormant since sultans and Brits ruled the roost.  

A festive facelift 

“Eid’s joy fizzles here,” Asif posted. “No collective vibe beyond prayers.” 

His cure? A citywide jolt. Dhaka North City Corporation is stepping up, staging an Eid congregation at the old trade fair ground by the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center. 

Post-prayers, a “joy procession” will march to the Parliament Building—colourful, lively, and, he swears, respectful of faith. 

“Think village fair meets urban flair,” he teased, promising a day-long fest to shake off the blahs.  

Roots and renewal 

This is not a whim—it is a nod to history. “Eid processions lit up Dhaka centuries ago,” Asif wrote, tracing the custom from sultanate pomp to colonial bustle. 

Now, it’s revival time. “Let’s share Eid in a new Bangladesh,” he urged, banking on residents’ zest to make it pop. Preparations hum—think banners, beats, and a fairground buzz, all teed up for a communal win.  

A city’s Eid awakening 

Asif’s wrapping it with an early “Eid Mubarak,” but this is more than greetings—it is a dare. Dhaka’s Eid could shed its sleepy shell, trading couch slumps for street songs. Will the city join the parade? The adviser’s betting on a yes—and a holiday reborn.