About 38 kilometres from Jashore town, Sheikh Sadek Ali’s sweetmeat shop, famed for Sadek Golla, stands tall in Sharsha’s Jamtala area for past 70 years.

Both savoury and sweet foods are served on Shab-e-barat. This tradition is still alive in many households. Here are some easy recipes for great halwas and some savoury dishes.

Eid-ul-Azha is one of the biggest celebrations of the year which comes with an abundance of food. Be it mutton or beef, we are already looking up the latest recipes to try out alongside the traditional ones. However, as fun as it all sounds, the constant presence of meat on the table can start to become unappetising after a while. If you want to add a touch of uniqueness in your Eid feast, grab a loaf of bread and keep reading because these recipes are just for you!

When it comes to winter snacks, it’s hard to beat a good pitha. Sweet or savoury, no matter your preference, there’s a pitha out there for everyone.

Railways Minister Mujibul Haque distributes sweets among the cabinet members for becoming father of a daughter. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and all the cabinet ministers congratulate him for being father.