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.

As Bangladesh readies for Eid-ul-Adha amid rising digital adoption and shifting consumer behaviours, festive expenditures are increasingly migrating from cash to mobile apps, QR payments, cards and internet banking.

As Bangladesh prepares for Eid-ul-Adha, one of the country’s largest economic seasons, banks are anticipating a sharp rise in consumer spending, digital transactions, and remittance inflows.

Bangladesh is undergoing a profound economic shift as digital transactions rapidly replace traditional cash-heavy habits.

Remittance inflow has reached a historic peak of 3.75 billion dollars this March as expatriates utilise legal channels to send money to their loved ones for the upcoming Eid.

As Bangladesh’s Eid-ul-Adha economy surpasses Tk100,000 crore, record remittance inflows and a surge in card transactions are accelerating the shift toward digital finance.

While traditional spending remains robust, the rise of digital tools and installment facilities is fundamentally changing how consumers manage their finances.

Digital payments are transforming Eid al-Adha spending in Bangladesh, offering speed and security where cash once ruled.

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.

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.

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.