Eid

How social media has transformed Eid celebrations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh boasts a dynamic online presence that comes alive during Eid, specifically on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becoming digital bridges that link families and friends across the globe.

The ones who stayed for some extra cash

Workers who came to the capital or stayed back to earn some extra cash during the Eid-ul-Azha thronged Gabtoli and nearby areas for buses

The unforgettables of Eid

Eid-ul-Azha was one of the most-awaited, yet fearsome, events of my childhood.

Digital gift-giving during Eid: A modern take on tradition

The traditional exchange of 'salami' or Eid money, has evolved to include a range of digital gifts, making it easier and more exciting to share the joy of the festive season.

The invisibilisation of women’s labour during Eid

Amidst the festive celebrations, exquisite dishes and beautiful decorations, most of us often overlook the strenuous invisible labour of women.

Cow running amok in a shopping mall: It’s not a ‘moo’ point

Animals in Bangladesh are losing their homes because people are taking over their spaces.

FICTION / The chasm

At around 2 AM he was awoken by the sound of Shahidun’s sniveling cries on her prayer mat. As grating as it might have sounded, he felt grateful for it to have woken him up.

THE SHELF / 5 short books you can read and finish on Eid day

Here is a list of 5 short and swift books for fellow bookworms (people who would much rather stay in than socialise) to nestle in with on this Eid day. 

How the Islamic calendar works

Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 horror movies you probably haven't heard of

Are you tired of watching the same old horror movies with loud eerie sounds and predictable jump scares? Do you crave to be on the edge of your seat and question if someone or something is with you? Then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a fan of found-footage horror, slow psychological burn or gruesome horror, you’ll find these five criminally underrated bone-chilling horror movies able to keep you up at night.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Buying new banknotes: An Eid tradition

What’s your earliest memory of Eid as a child? Waking up, taking a bath, saying the Eid prayer, and then collecting your salami from the elders? Surely you remember the salami being in the form of new banknotes? After all these years, new taka for Eid is still a thing. To cater to this need, there is a buoyant market where new banknotes are sold, a makeshift bazaar where new takas are the commodity!

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

The ticket line

As the rush to get home for Eid builds up, six lives in Dhaka city collide.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Travellers suffer without direct bus service

As Eid approaches, several lakh travellers from four upazilas of Patuakhali are facing severe inconvenience, as direct bus service between these upazilas and Dhaka have been suspended.

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

After Ghazals, Dr Mahfuzur Rahman back with Bangla Eid songs

ATN Bangla Chairman Dr Mahfuzur Rahman who enthralled the audiences with his unique Ghazals covers, is back with his Bangla original songs. 

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

‘Women enter my life, ruin it’: Salman Khan

Recently, Salman Khan visited the sets of The Kapil Sharma to promote his upcoming Eid release film “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.” There he delivered a long monologue on how women in his life have ruined him, and how he doesn’t want to date anymore.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

BTV to air two-day Eid special band shows

Bangladesh Television is set to entertain the audiences this Eid with two consecutive days of exciting band shows. Popular bands including Chirkutt, Pentagon, Anari, among others will be performing in the programme.

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

5 ways to be productive at work during Ramadan

Working during Ramadan can be challenging, with fatigue and the need for our bodies to adjust to changed working hours and an altered lifestyle. However, even during Ramadan, you can be productive at work and get the most out of your adjusted working hours.