Celebrate Ramadan with delicious date-infused recipes, including crispy sesame wontons, aromatic date polao, moist date cake, tangy tamarind chutney, nutritious cashew cookies, and creamy apple kheer. These flavourful dishes enhance iftar with tradition, nourishment, and indulgence.

In photos: Ramadan at BUET’s Ahsan Ullah Hall

Traditional Bengali sehri meals offer a perfect balance of protein, fibre, and flavour, ensuring sustained energy during Ramadan. From chicken with green papaya to mustard-infused fish curry, these nutritious recipes keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Fasting during Ramadan requires self-control and balanced nutrition. Sehri should include 500-600 calories with protein, fat, and hydrating foods. Iftar should start with dates, followed by complex carbs, lean proteins, and fiber to avoid overeating.

Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.

Sehri outings in Dhaka have become a social trend, but not everyone enjoys midnight feasts, selfies, and sleep deprivation. Some prefer a quiet night at home, valuing rest over hype. After all, nothing good happens after 2 AM!

In Muslim households, children are taught to read the Quran from start to finish. But that’s the thing, they are taught to read, not understand it

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 30 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Cube.

Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 29 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Call

The youthful adventurers in the story spare no effort in unravelling a mystery that proves as elusive as the unyielding strands of jilapi, while also exploring deeper, sweeter themes such as friendship.

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 28 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Urge

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 27 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Liberation

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 26 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Duty

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 25 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Soul

Thirty-odd years later, in my two-member home, I try to recreate the Ramzan vibes with overpriced and undersized lamps and lanterns sporting star and crescent motifs

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 24 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Seven

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 23 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Olives

Ramadan — a month that calls for fasting from dawn till dusk — which, while fulfilling, can sometimes leave you feeling like you're running on empty, fatigued, and nursing a stubborn headache. Ever wondered why?

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 22 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Flag