Dhaka, March 27 -- The Eid festival, particularly Eid-ul-Fitr, is one of Bangladesh's most significant cultural and religious events. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is celebrated with immense joy, communal prayers, feasts, and the exchange of gifts. For rural communities in Bangladesh, Eid is not just a religious occasion but also a time for social bonding, economic activity, and cultural expression.

In recent years, the role of remittances-money sent home by migrant workers abroad-has become increasingly central to how Eid is celebrated in rural Bangladesh. These remittances have transformed the socio-economic landscape of rural areas, influencing everything from consumer behaviour to social dynamics during ...