Eid

Eid gifting 101: Thoughtful presents your mom will cherish

Make Eid special with a unique gift for your mum. Treat her to a spa day, a kitchen gadget, a personalised memory book, a culinary experience, a weekend getaway, a curated gift basket, or a luxurious tea set.
20 March 2025, 09:28 AM

Auxiliary police force: DMP appoints 500 security guards

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has appointed around 500 security personnel working in various residential areas, markets, and shopping centres across the capital as members of the “Auxiliary Police Force”.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Security guards can now arrest people

Private security personnel deployed in residential areas, markets and shopping malls will now serve as members of the “Auxiliary Police Force” with the authority to make arrests.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
19 June 2024, 02:55 AM

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
18 June 2024, 18:51 PM

The unforgettables of Eid

Eid-ul-Azha was one of the most-awaited, yet fearsome, events of my childhood.
18 June 2024, 10:11 AM

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.
17 June 2024, 10:46 AM

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.
17 June 2024, 05:00 AM

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.
14 June 2024, 10:30 AM

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.
12 April 2024, 04:45 AM

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. 
11 April 2024, 04:45 AM

How the Islamic calendar works

Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?
10 April 2024, 14:03 PM

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.
7 April 2024, 11:38 AM

Eid as an excuse to reconnect?

Whether it’s a friend or a family member, why not use Eid as an excuse to catch up? Let bygones be bygones and move forward with a fresh start.
7 April 2024, 11:19 AM

Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan

It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
31 March 2024, 10:08 AM

Eid shopping remorse over consumerism

In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
31 March 2024, 09:37 AM

Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards

Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
28 March 2024, 00:00 AM

Five exciting films hit theatres today 

As the joyous occasion of Eid ul Azha arrives, movie enthusiasts across the country are in for a treat as five highly anticipated films hit the silver screen today. With approximately 60 theatres operating regularly, the number has soared to 168 during the Eid festivities, creating a buzz of excitement among cinema-goers.
29 June 2023, 04:34 AM

Rawhide traders likely to get better prices this Eid

Rawhide traders and farmers at the grassroots level are expected to receive better prices from the sale of animal skins during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha as the business outlook for leather and leather goods for 2023 is still bright despite the lingering uncertainty at home and abroad. 
19 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Memories of Eid and ‘Dipu Number Two’

One of my most vivid memories growing up was discovering the joys of reading during one train journey to Rajshahi, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal's novel of childhood adventures
24 April 2023, 14:55 PM