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?

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

On books that became memories over Eid holidays

I remember Ma through her books as well, the little of her thoughts and ideas that she could share with the young me then.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Let’s keep our roads safe this Eid holiday

During the last Eid vacation, there were 283 road accidents.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

TAAGA — Unapologetically fashionable

Launched for the youth and keeping their unbounded energy in mind, TAAGA has inspired the younger fashion enthusiasts over the years, to no end. Where Aarong is a more mature mother brand, TAAGA is the impulsive, joyful sub-brand that is always experimenting and flying out of her comfort zone. This time too, TAAGA’s Eid drop is eclectic, daring and classy, much like its wearers. Inspired by the latest street fashion trends, TAAGA’s new collection has a lot going for it, from geometric to abstract prints and patterns.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

Aarong — Fashion through the ages

Seldom have brands fit into consumers’ lives as seamlessly as Aarong, and no Eid is ever complete without a few choice pieces from the local brand that has now made its mark in the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, UAE and Singapore too. With 25 retail outlets across Bangladesh, Aarong has become a household name known for its employment of rural artisans in its manufacturing processes, its high-quality products and it’s refreshing take on ethnic patterns. Its latest Eid collection is no exception.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

SaRa Lifestyle Eid collection: Elegance and festivity personified

Clothes are an essential part of everyone’s Eid shopping wish list. This Eid, SaRa Lifestyle, a sister concern of Snowtex group, is presenting a wide collection of fashion wears that will catch everyone’s eyes.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

"Every Eid, mother would prepare Abbas' favourite dishes": Modi's emotional note

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned an emotional blog as his mother Heeraben turned 100 today, recollecting some special moments from his childhood he spent with her and recalling her qualities that have shaped his own mind, personality, and self-confidence.

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

Eid with exams?

Is it possible to enjoy any holiday when exams are near?

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

One shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla; 2 killed in Faridpur clash

A man was shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla and two were hacked to death in a clash over previous feud in Faridpur today (May 3, 2022).

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

Eid at an old age home

Joint families in Bangladesh, like in most countries, have been split up. With that, family ties, love, and connection to parents appear to be waning.