Eid celebration in time of a senseless war
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated after a day or two depending on the sighting of the moon is a festival of breaking fast. But this apparently simple meaning has its essence ensconced in the month-long religious and spiritual cognition of self purification and enlightenment. Indeed, the observance of siam throughout the...
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Restoring canals to fix water woes
For Bangladesh, rivers and canals are as vital as veins are to the human body. The country is uniquely blessed with a vast network of waterways that crisscross the land, sustaining its life, agriculture and economy. Today, this intricate system is in grave peril due to decades of neglect. Many...
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Beefing up city's security during Eid holidays
Dhaka city has become unusually quiet as a large number of city dwellers left the city to celebrate Eid with their families in their hometowns. After evening, many streets and alleys turn almost deserted. During Eid, many residential areas become nearly empty, creating opportunities for criminal groups.Experience shows that some...
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Zakat - the path to economic equality
The gap between the rich and the poor remains a stark reality in today's society. While a small segment of people accumulates immense wealth, many others struggle to meet even their most basic needs. To reduce such inequality and build a fair and humane society, Islam offers an important mechanism...
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