Eid -ul-Fitr celebration

Bangladesh's biggest shopping festival begins as Eid nears

The number of shoppers has been increasing since Friday, said brands and retailers. But with about 18 days left until Eid, consumers are yet to start buying clothing items in large quantities, they said.

Only books and longing for this year’s Eid

Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions

‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid

Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience

#Guides / How to manage Eid invites

Eid is a time of celebration, so naturally, you will have a lot of invites to attend. Given the unbearable heat this summer, coupled with the fact that you are one person who can only visit so many places. To make it easier for you and help you manage your invites better, here are a few tips for you.

5 easy dishes to make this Eid

As much fun as Eid dinner parties are, preparing different meals to serve at the party can become quite hectic. Appetisers, mains, desserts, there are so many different variations to prepare for your loved ones. However, there are quite a few delicious dishes that won’t take up your entire day to prepare. Here are 5 easy recipes that you can try this Eid.

#Guides / How to plan an Eid dinner party

The clock’s ticking and it’s nearly Eid-ul-Fitr! Eid is a time for celebration and happiness, showing gratitude to ALLAH, meeting family and friends and create memories with our loved ones. And, what can be better than celebrating over a scrumptious Eid dinner party with everyone? If you are worried about planning the best Eid feast this year, these easy tips can help.

#Perspective / 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!

The ticket line

As the rush to get home for Eid builds up, six lives in Dhaka city collide.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Bangladesh's biggest shopping festival begins as Eid nears

The number of shoppers has been increasing since Friday, said brands and retailers. But with about 18 days left until Eid, consumers are yet to start buying clothing items in large quantities, they said.

April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023

Only books and longing for this year’s Eid

Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid

Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

How to manage Eid invites

Eid is a time of celebration, so naturally, you will have a lot of invites to attend. Given the unbearable heat this summer, coupled with the fact that you are one person who can only visit so many places. To make it easier for you and help you manage your invites better, here are a few tips for you.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 easy dishes to make this Eid

As much fun as Eid dinner parties are, preparing different meals to serve at the party can become quite hectic. Appetisers, mains, desserts, there are so many different variations to prepare for your loved ones. However, there are quite a few delicious dishes that won’t take up your entire day to prepare. Here are 5 easy recipes that you can try this Eid.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

How to plan an Eid dinner party

The clock’s ticking and it’s nearly Eid-ul-Fitr! Eid is a time for celebration and happiness, showing gratitude to ALLAH, meeting family and friends and create memories with our loved ones. And, what can be better than celebrating over a scrumptious Eid dinner party with everyone? If you are worried about planning the best Eid feast this year, these easy tips can help.

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 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Exploring the timeless beauty of saris for Eid 2023

If you are on the lookout for something exciting yet elegant, look no further than the sari collections this year. Be it the romance of the floral, the allure of tie n’ dye, or the captivating geometrics — the plethora of prints this festive season is as mood-lifting and statement-making as they come.

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