Farhan Musfique

With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, VAR is no longer just a rulebook enforcer. It has grown into a full tech backbone inside the biggest stadiums.

There is a particular kind of joy that arrives in a padded box, bubble-wrapped and postal-stamped, containing nothing more than a set of plastic squares. To the uninitiated, it might seem absurd, perhaps even wasteful, to spend upwards of BDT 20,000 on a collection of tiny caps designed to sit atop keyboard switches. But within the mechanical keyboard community, keycap collecting is a craft.

Eid is, above all else, a celebration of togetherness. Gatherings are alive with conversation and the warm hum of shared moments. And what better companion to those moments than great sound? Whether you are hosting a sprawling family dawat, road-tripping to a relative's home, or simply indulging in a private retreat with your favourite playlist after a long day of festivities, the right speaker or headphone can make all the difference. This Eid, we have scoured the market to bring you a definitive guide, from wallet-friendly picks to luxury statements, so that every reader, regardless of budget, can gift themselves (or a loved one) the joy of exceptional audio.

As Bangladesh faces another scorching summer marked by rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, demand for air conditioners has surged across major cities. But alongside growing sales, another trend is becoming increasingly visible.

As Eid-ul-Adha drives a seasonal surge in shopping, travel and Qurbani-related spending across Bangladesh, banks are witnessing significant growth in digital payments, mobile banking and QR-based transactions.

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

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.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a futuristic concept in Bangladesh.