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?
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.
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.
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?
The salon visits before Eid: A hilariously tragic tale
Although this tends to happen in almost every salon visit, the festive season brings out the best of their rather unconventional selling methods.