Eid
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.
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.
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
Opinion / Educational institutions need to be more considerate of all religious festivities
Sufficient time must be given to these students to ensure that they aren’t prevented from practicing their faiths.
Taijul cherishes Eid in native Natore
The Daily Star Sports team caught up with Taijul Islam to celebrate the festivities of Eid. The left-arm spinner finds the most joy in his permanent address in Natore. He celebrates the happiness of Eid with his family there. Despite cherishing all the festivities, the 31-year-old did admit to being tight-fisted when it comes to giving away salami.
My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks
Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
Fiction / Three stops to Jigatola
Amidst the joyous occasion of Eid greetings and smiles, I stood still in solitude–wearing my red, torn half pants, topless from the navel up
Satire / Man who has never entered kitchen complains about food on Eid
Mr Gordov was saying how his wife's hours of effort in the kitchen in this scorching heat just couldn’t live up to his outrageous expectations as a Bangladeshi male.
How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid
It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
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
Reminiscing Eid card stalls
Artificiality swallowed up a tradition we held so dear to our hearts.
5 anime movies to binge during your Eid vacation
The Eid vacation wouldn’t really feel complete without a long binge-watching spree.
The beauty of Eid mornings
There is something magical about Eid mornings.
The burden of buying Eid gifts
Eid is supposed to bring joy, but the expectations of gifts become a burden for many.
Everyone should be helping out on chand raat
What have you been doing this chand raat?
‘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.
Are your faaka Dhaka jokes elitist?
Maybe we need to reconsider what we’re deriving entertainment from.
Eid Recipes: A classic twist on lachha shemai
An Eid spread is incomplete without delectable desserts and shemai is sure to be on the table. It is one of the indispensable things that contribute to the gaiety of Eid. In the festive spirit of Eid, here are two traditional recipes made with lachha shemai for you to feast on with friends and family during the joyful occasion.
Over 100 theatres reopening for Eid
With Eid just around the corner, it has been anticipated that a total of nine films would be released on the occasion.
