In these days of the pandemic, as we practice social isolation as a family, I have been the one designated with any tasks that required venturing out of the house.

This is, or should be, the happiest season of the year — the time when we celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid, except that we must keep in mind and pray for the casualties of the pandemic, and hardships of the poor, and the ongoing threat of the coronavirus.

Eid this year may feel joyless for those who are used to the hustle and bustle of shopping and prepping for the big day.

The effects of any crisis are manifold, and we will all have to face together the collective trauma that Covid-19 has inflicted. But from within the effects of these troubling times, we look for silver linings — the unexpected positive effects.

As the coronavirus crisis intensifies with each passing day, daily errands have become intimidating.

Most of us are roughly taking every day as it comes in these trying times. A disrupted daily routine, coupled with being cooped up with little to

While a catastrophe of international proportion, the immediacy of crisis for us was local and personal. Fighting back a racing apocalyptic terror, no one knew what to do, many in fear for the lives of loved ones and friends who worked in Lower Manhattan.

With roughly two-third of Ramadan ahead, it’s the perfect time to do some essential tidying up and have a look at the things you have or need to buy. There is nothing worse than leaving things for the last week and ending up with a hodgepodge of activities.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Pre-plan your meals in Ramadan. The main focus of the month is supposed to be abstinence. Let us not take that away with worrying about our meals every day.

From our very childhood, we are taught about the dos and don’ts of personal hygiene and public etiquette. Such practices include daily activities like putting on fresh clothes, not spitting, and littering.

Every year, particularly for Muslims, the countdown to Eid in the month of Ramadan is largely that — the Eid day! Do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong about the anticipation or the celebration.

The Covid-19 pandemic is changing the world as we know it, and every day is becoming more difficult than the last one. The uncertainty and the change ensuing from it have simply crept up in a short amount of time, and are truly too much to take on for anyone.

Every week, opt for something productive. Ramadan does not mean that one can lounge around or ‘take it easy’ while fasting. It is particularly in this time

“When can I go back to school?” asked my daughter.

Before social distancing became the lifesaving trend it is today, cats everywhere have been practicing this age-old social decorum since before the beginning of time. Over the years, like all cats, my cat Sushi has also perfected this art, and here is what I learned from her successful distancing endeavours.

This viral war that we have been fighting has caused a severe blow to many industries, including the fashion industry of Bangladesh.

Everyone is currently advised to stay at home in order to reduce the risk of contamination and spread of the virus, and rightly so.

The Bengali New Year, Nababarsho, is here and the heat looms. To make this New Year’s Day brighter and cooler, a seasonal

A few months into the new year, a morbid uproar in the name of Covid-19 shattered all our plans and made away with them.