Economic power of faith in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, many people think of Ramadan as a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community support. Ramadan is important for religious reasons, but it also creates one of the strongest seasonal economic cycles in the country. Bangladesh’s economy changes significantly over about 30 days due to a rise in...

The moral economy of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is widely understood as a religious celebration marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Yet in societies such as Bangladesh, Eid is not merely a ritual moment of prayer, festivity, and consumption; it is also a complex social institution embedded in a deeply normative framework of obligations,...