I have long believed these are the same people who eat pufferfish despite knowing it could kill them. Some human beings simply need danger in their lives.

As the moon heralds Eid-ul-Adha 2026, the bustling streets and cattle markets of Bangladesh tell a story far different from the cash-heavy traditions of the past.

Bangladesh is moving rapidly toward a cashless economy and the change is becoming more visible every year.

While economic pressures are leading to more value-conscious spending this Eid-ul-Adha, the transition to digital banking continues to accelerate.

Zakat is far more than a simple act of voluntary charity; it is a fundamental pillar of Islam and a mandatory spiritual obligation for every eligible Muslim.

Customers must complete a card transaction of up to Tk 500 and wait 24 hours before linking the card to an MFS account

Instead of solitary workouts or silent routines, participants move, dance, and rest together. Strangers become familiar faces. Conversations unfold between sessions. And slowly, the walls people carry begin to soften.

Long shifts, sleepless nights, emergency calls, and the emotional weight of caring for others rarely end at the hospital door. For many women doctors, another demanding role begins at home: motherhood.

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

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

Specialising in high-risk pregnancies, Dr Khandaker Shehneela Tasmin balances the rigorous demands of fetomaternal medicine with the dedication of motherhood. She supports women to navigate the most unpredictable turns of pregnancy and life.

Professor Dr Salma Rouf, the Immediate Past Secretary General of OGSB, reflected on her stellar career while sharing intimate anecdotes of her journey as a mother.

The journey of a physician often requires a harmony between the clinical demands and the emotional nuances of nurturing a home.

As Bangladesh sees a steady rise in infertility cases alongside evolving expectations around parenthood, the need for specialised, patient-centred reproductive care has become more urgent than ever.

There have been times when professional frustrations, like a delayed promotion, would affect my mood. In a joint family, trying to keep everyone happy can be exhausting.

As Bangladesh continues to address gaps in maternal healthcare, the role of experienced obstetricians remains central to improving awareness and quality of care.

By the time a marketing campaign goes viral today, another one is already waiting to replace it.

Medicine demands precision, endurance, and compassion. Motherhood asks for the very same things, every single day.

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!”

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.