Dhaka, April 21 -- THE nation is going to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the two great religious festivals for Muslims. Though it is often called the 'lesser' Eid unlike the 'greater' Eid-ul-Azha, it is equally important in the lives of Muslims. After month-long fasting in the holy month of Ramzan and, with the sighting of the Shawal moon, the day of Eid-ul-Fitr comes, bringing joy to each Muslim household, rich or poor.

This year, Muslims will observe this festival in Bangladesh in a different economic condition. For about a year, the country has been going through a huge economic crisis with unprecedented food inflation. For most people it has become hard to maintain their lives. For those who could not manage two square meals a day, fa...