ISLAM

Emphasis on Timely Prayers as Dhaka Prayer Timings Released

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21 hours ago

August 6, 2025

Emphasis on Timely Prayers as Dhaka Prayer Timings Released

Salah (prayer), the second pillar of Islam, holds immense significance after Iman (faith). On the Day of Judgment, it will be the first deed to be accounted for. For devout Muslims, performing the five daily obligatory (fard) prayers on time is of utmost importance.

Today is Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (22 Shrabon 1432 Bangla, 11 Safar 1447 Hijri). On this occasion, the Islamic Research Center in Bashundhara, Dhaka, has released the prayer timings for Dhaka and surrounding areas.

According to today’s schedule:

Dhuhr begins at 12:08 PM
Asr at 4:41 PM
Maghrib at 6:42 PM
Isha at 8:01 PM
Tomorrow’s Fajr will start at 4:12 AM

Today’s sunset will occur at 6:42 PM, and sunrise tomorrow will be at 5:28 AM.

Islamic scholars continuously emphasize the importance of punctuality in prayer, reminding the Muslim community that no matter how busy life gets, offering prayers on time remains a key tenet of faith and a path to salvation.

ISLAM

Today’s Prayer Timetable with Adjustments for Major Cities

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2 days ago

August 5, 2025

A.H.M Azizul Islam

Today’s Prayer Timetable with Adjustments for Major Cities

The Islamic prayer timetable for Dhaka and surrounding areas has been released for Tuesday, 5 August 2025, with adjustments for other divisional cities. Authorities have also reminded worshippers of the importance of performing obligatory prayers on time.

In Islam, prayer is the second pillar after faith (Iman) and is considered the most important act of worship. On the Day of Judgment, prayer will be the first deed to be accounted for, making its timely performance essential for believers.

For Dhaka, today’s prayer times are:

Zuhr: 12:08 pm
Asr: 4:42 pm
Maghrib: 6:45 pm
Isha: 8:05 pm
Fajr (Wednesday): 4:06 am

Time adjustments for other divisional cities are as follows: subtract 5 minutes for Chattogram and 6 minutes for Sylhet; add 3 minutes for Khulna, 7 minutes for Rajshahi, 8 minutes for Rangpur, and 1 minute for Barishal.