ramadan tales
Satire / Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi
How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.
A guide to buying panjabis this festive season
An ideal panjabi needs to tick three boxes: it should fit well, the material should be comfortable enough, and it should come in colours and designs you like.
Pahela Baishakh sales lose to Eid
With only a day remaining before the celebration of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla year, sales of clothing and sweetmeat have not picked up and businesses say they are unlikely to meet their targets this year.
10 tips to beat fatigue and manage work stress during Ramadan
With the arrival of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims around the world, office hours can become a challenge for many who are observing the tradition.
Eid rush leads to soaring air ticket price
Monirul Hasan, who works at a private organisation, had planned to go to his village home for Eid by air to avoid the hassle of a time-consuming journey by road and railway.
Most downloaded Quran apps right now
For Muslims worldwide, one of the most essential apps is the Quran app. Here are some of the most downloaded Quran apps right now.
Working out a productive study schedule for Ramadan
Few things to make the most of this holy month and attain both spiritual and academic excellence.
Online courier business rebounds on Eid optimism
A spike in orders during the ongoing Eid shopping season has brought back a bright smile to online courier service providers, a development that is a sigh of relief for the industry that witnessed a downturn in growth over the past one and a half years.
Enjoy Ramadan dining with cashless offers
Ramadan is not only a period of deep introspection and devotion for Muslims, but also a time of joyous gathering and communal feasting.
How Bangladeshi students are adjusting to Ramadan
While adjusting to Ramadan commitments can be difficult for anyone, it can be particularly challenging for practising Muslim students. Here are some commonalities in local students' approaches to adapting to this strenuous yet rewarding month.
Cat climbs onto sheikh leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria
A cat wandered around the Sheikh until it jumped on him
Kuakata sees drastic fall in tourists for Ramadan
The number of tourists flocking to Kuakata Beach has fallen drastically since the middle of March, forcing hotel and motel owners to offer up to 50 per cent discounts on rents in a desperate bid to attract holidaymakers and cut losses.
Five places to go for Iftar in Chattogram
The culture of going out for iftar is ever increasing in Chattogram.
Iftar available for only Tk 1
For many low-income families, affording a nutritious iftar meal is a challenge. The same goes for Ilias Mia, a rickshaw driver from Patuakhali’s Kalapara town.
Mirpur Road’s bustling shopping scene
As your car inches towards Dhaka College on Mirpur Road, you start to peek here and there assessing the shopping deals. The place is teeming with thousands of early Eid shoppers or random bargain hunters, all looking for the best offers before the festival.
Five books by Muslim authors you should read
These books reflect a part of the world and culture in which we live.
Iftar at Tk 1 for underprivileged people in Patuakhali
A voluntary organisation, "Amra Kalaparabashi", has taken an initiative to provide iftar to the underprivileged in Patuakhali during the holy month of Ramadan.
