Adrin Sarwar

If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, I bet you can remember the exact feeling of an Eid card. The slightly rough texture of the paper, the dusting of glitter that stayed on your fingertips, and the smell of fresh ink. Weeks before the new moon of Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-ul-Adha was even sighted, makeshift stalls would pop up on the street corners. Long trails of Eid cards in every size would hang from strings. Usually, it was the kids who organised these stalls, huddling together in groups to sell these cards.

By this time, every scroll through my social media feed had become a synchronised swimming routine of dazzling wedding gowns, sarees, and engagement rings held against blurry sunsets. The captions were all some variation of "I get to do life with my best friend!" It felt like everyone was getting married.

Eid morning opens like a warm window into family life and bright moods. Giving a present is a simple way to say I see you and I care. The best gifts match real routines and small joys. Think of a cozy cup for slow mornings, a favorite snack that brings a smile, a box of dates for sharing, or a ticket for a short outing together. Useful items and little treats can be just as meaningful as grand gestures. Let us explore different gift ideas you can try this Eid. For

For decades, a Smart AC was marketed as a luxury for the tech-obsessed, a way to turn on the air conditioning from your phone so your living room was chilly before you walked through the door.

In the sterile, high-pressure corridors of Dhaka Medical College, Dr Arifa Sharmin Maya is a name of hope for mothers in crisis.

As a graduate of Dhaka Medical College, I was first drawn to this field during my internship.

For many of these children, the concept of a “normal” 9-to-5 parent didn’t exist. Instead, they were “trained” from infancy to handle the sudden absence of a mother or father.

In our culture, the “good child” is often the one who is quiet, obedient, and follows instructions without a fuss. We see a child sitting still and think, “What a wonderful job the parents did!”