Eid

A reflection on Eid, grief, and quiet compassion

For many, it was a time of joy and ritual—of family, food, and faith. But for some of us, it was quieter.

FICTION / Metalheart

I know my engine is dying. I know that, by the time the next Eid rolls around, the busy little humans will have taken me apart to create something new.

FICTION / A sacrifice

When he was handing over the money to Naimuddin, their father, Kalam silently cried, holding Dholi’s neck in the yard.

#Perspective / The big Eid detox: Because that wasn’t just one cheat day

While you should indulge because, let’s be honest, Eid is about love, family, and licking rezala off your elbow, it’s not a bad idea to also plan a bit of a comeback. A soft, digestive reboot.

Eid films mark milestone for local industry, says Rashed Mamun Apu

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu, whose films “Daagi” and “Jongli” hit theatres this Eid, described the festive season as a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema.

How Eid nostalgia thrives in a tech-driven world

The world has changed, and with it, so has Eid. Yet, paradoxically, technology is bringing back the very elements we thought we had lost.

Eid enchantments and us

A special cover of Rising Stars where we look back at how Eid has changed for us over the years. 

Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.

Eid tomorrow as moon sighted

Muslims across Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow (Monday) after a month of fasting

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 Netflix shows to watch with kids

Let’s face it, finding a nice TV show for your children is really tough with the plethora of options out there. It's natural for parents to filter content for their kids. On top of that, not all kids like the same shows, so navigating through these obstacles are sometimes a lot for parents. With that in mind, we have compiled 5 of the best shows on Netflix to watch with your kids. These shows cover a wide base, from educational to narrative stories to straight up laughter bombs so you can see which of them your kids adore the most.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 inspirational movies you can watch

The abundance of options when it comes to finding something to watch these days can be overwhelming to say the least. So, let’s put your mind at ease and also give your palettes some cleansing from all the raunchy reality TV shows Netflix puts out every two days by watching some inspirational movies. Now, we are going to leave out the Shawshanks, the Good Will Huntings and the Forrest Gumps because by now, everyone has watched or at least heard of them. Instead, we will be focussing on more recent flicks.

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.