As the month of Ramadan started, the bustling streets of Old Dhaka came alive with the aroma of spices and the sizzle of frying pans. The Iftar bazars in this ancient section of the capital are a battleground for traditional dishes vying to be crowned the ultimate feast to break one's fast. Amongst the labyrinthine lanes of Chawkbazar, Islampur, Bangla Bazar, and the roadside tong shops, vendors engage in a spirited rivalry to tantalize the taste buds of the devout. Chawkbazar stands as a bastion of tradition in the realm of Iftar markets, offering a cornucopia of culinary delights. Here, amidst the throng of eager patrons, one can find an array of Iftar staples: chickpeas, piaju, puri, chop, and juice, alongside a plethora of innovative creations. The alleys of Islampur and Bangla Bazar also boast diverse assortments of Iftar treats, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region. Central to the charm of Chawkbazar is the legendary 'Boro Baper Polay Khay' Iftar, a concoction steeped in tradition and flavor. Comprising an eclectic mix of 15 ingredients, including chicken, minced meat, cotton kebab, and an assortment of spices, it embodies the essence of Old Dhaka's culinary heritage. Priced between Tk 800 to Tk 1200 per kilogram, it stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of tradition. With two more demises today, death toll from Gazipur gas cylinder blast rises to 5 However, a newcomer to the scene, 'Shob Baper Polay Khay,' poses a formidable challenge to the reigning champion. Vendors tout its credentials, proclaiming, "This is the traditional food of Dhaka, the best of Chawkbazar." They claim that their food has a 78-year-old tradition. Kebabs reign supreme in this gastronomic arena, with vendors proudly presenting an assortment of tantalizing options. From Tengri Kebab to Suti Kebab, Sheek Kebab, and Kathi Kebab, the choices are as diverse as they are delectable. Whole chicken roasts, quail roasts, and succulent leg of goat roasts vie for attention alongside savory beef haleem and fragrant biryanis. Vegetarian offerings such as vegetable naan, milk naan, and keema paratha cater to diverse palates, while vendors employ persuasive advertising tactics to attract discerning buyers.

During the holy month of Ramadan, after a long day of fasting, the tradition of breaking fast, or Iftar, often involves enjoying refreshing beverages. Among these, instant powdered fruit drinks are a popular choice due to their refreshing flavours and instant preparation. However, commercially produced powdered drinks can contain artificial additives and excessive sugar, which may not align with dietary preferences or health goals. Thankfully, making homemade powdered fruit drinks provides a healthier alternative, offering control over ingredients and customisation of flavours. Why Avoid Commercially Produced Instant Powdered Fruit Drinks? Commercially produced powdered fruit drinks often contain artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, and high amounts of sugar. Consuming such additives regularly may lead to adverse health effects, including increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.  Additionally, individuals with dietary restrictions or preferences may find it challenging to locate suitable options among commercially available powdered drink varieties. Homemade powdered fruit drinks allow for the exclusion of unwanted additives and customisation according to personal taste and nutritional requirements. Read more: Reasons Why Ramadan Fasting is More Beneficial Than Dieting How to Make Instant Powdered Fruit Drinks at Home Mango Powder Ingredients 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of glucose powder, 1 teaspoon mango emulsion, 1 teaspoon citric acid, and ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions First, in a mixer jar, pour sugar and add 2 tablespoons of glucose powder, mango emulsion, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of citric acid. Grind the ingredients together until they achieve a fine powder consistency. Your homemade mango mix is now ready.  Transfer it into an airtight jar for storage. To serve, simply mix one tablespoon of the mango powder with 200 ml of water, add some ice cubes, stir well, and enjoy the refreshing taste. Read more: Iftar Items, Recipes for Ramadan in Bangladesh Orange Powder Ingredients 1.5 cups sugar, 1 cup orange glucose, 1 teaspoon citric acid, a pinch of salt, 4-5 drops of orange fruit colour, and ½ teaspoon orange essence.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed not to organise large Iftar parties at the government-level during the upcoming Ramadan. She gave the instruction while chairing the Cabinet meeting at her office in the city. “There is an instruction from the Prime Minister and that is, no big iftar party can be arranged officially during the month of Ramadan,” said Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain. Read more: Govt sets Ramadan office timing from 9 am to 3:30 pm Replying to a question, he said the arrangement of large iftar parties at private level was also discouraged. “It has been said that if someone really wants, then the person should distribute foods among the poor people by purchasing the food with the money,” said the Cabinet Secretary. The holy month of Ramadan is scheduled to start from March 12 depending on sighting of the moon.  Read more: Ramadan prices of commodities will remain at tolerable level: PM Hasina tells Parliament

Fasting during the scorching summer days requires addressing dehydration needs. As the body loses liquids, one needs to consume healthy drinks at Iftar to avoid dehydration. Refreshing, and healthy drinks can help to stay hydrated, vitalize the organs, restore strength, and prepare the body for the next day's fasting. Let’s take a look at the 11 best Iftar drinks.  Nutritious Iftar Drinks to Stay Hydrated in Summer Dates Honey Milkshake Recipe Ingredients 10 dates, 200 ml milk (boiled and warm), 2 - 3 tsp honey. Instructions First, wash the dates and remove extra water with a kitchen towel. Then deseeded the dates and chop finely. Take 100 ml boiled, warm milk and soak the chopped date for 30 minutes. Now take a food processor and blend soaked dates and honey as long as it becomes smooth. Next, pour the rest of the 100 ml milk and blend again for 1/2 minute. Serve in a glass and enjoy a healthy and yummy dates honey milkshake.  Read More: The Ultimate Dining Experience: Dhaka Cloud Kitchen & Catering Services operating in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Bashundhara Bel Sharbat Recipe Bel Sherbet is not only a refreshing drink but a nostalgia also for most of us. Bels are a great source of vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fibers and people use them for ages to cure earaches, diabetes, respiratory problems, and liver and kidney conditions.  Ingredients  1 wood apple, 500 ml water, 1 handful mint leaves, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 ice cubes, 1 teaspoon cumin powder Instructions First, wash the wooden apple in the running water and then cut it. Take a spoon and remove the pulp from the wooden apple and put it in a bowl. Soak the bel pulp in water for 2 hours and refrigerate.  After 2 hours take out from the refrigerator and mash the bel well and strain. Next, add the other ingredients and mix well until the sugar dissolves. Pour in glass and garnish with a pinch of jeera powder and chopped mint leaves and enjoy.  Read More: Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Using Seasonal Fruits for This Summer Watermelon Juice Recipe Ingredients 1 watermelon, 1  lime juice (optional) Instructions First, cut the watermelon and scoop chunks of sweet watermelon using a spoon. Then blend the watermelon so that it is totally ground. If you wish to get the extra flavor, add the juice of one small lemon and blend for an extra few seconds. You can also strain the mixture if the watermelon is notably seeded. Pour in a glass and enjoy. You can preserve watermelon juice in the refrigerator for 4 days. Stir before drinking.  Read More: Natural Sweeteners: 7 Healthy Alternatives of Refined Sugar

The ICT wing of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) recently organised a discussion on the holy month of Ramadan, and hosted an iftar party in the capital. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest. Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing director of IBBL, and Mohammad Ali, chief risk officer of the bank, spoke as special guests. Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, senior executive vice-president and head of the ICT wing, presided over the programme. IBBL is a joint venture public limited company engaged in commercial banking business based on Islamic shariah. It is listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange.

Mobile Financial Service ’tap’ (Trust Axiata Pay) has launched its Ramadan ‘Iftar Offer’ to render a delightful experience to its customers. This campaign comes with the offer that allows a ’tap’ user to enjoy 300 tk. promo code of Foodpanda upon 100 tk. mobile recharge. This special offer will be available till 25th April, for all the current and new TAP users. To avail the Foodpanda promo code which is worth Tk 300 the ‘tap’ users are required to recharge 100 tk. to any mobile number. The winners will receive the promo code through an SMS within 72 hours. Three winners will get the promo code each hour; consequently 72 lucky winners each day. The users can enjoy the offer by using the promo code while ordering food from the Foodpanda app. Read DNCC holding taxes can be paid through Tap However, to grab the ’tap’ iftar offer the users are required to order food of more than 300 tk. One user can win the offer once in a day, although they can win the promo code multiple times during the campaign period. This offer is applicable for ’tap’ customer accounts only and agent wallets will be excluded from this campaign offer. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of tap, Dewan Nazmul Hasan said, ``We want to ensure MFS benefits for everyone and at every level. This can make lives easier for people from all walks of life. On top of that, to encourage the new users we are working on several initiatives that have been translated to this exciting ramadan offer catered specially to our users.”  Chief of Army Staff, General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed, OSP, NDU, PSC, Chairman, Trust Axiata Digital Limited, company that owns ‘tap’, was launched the commercial operation of this mobile financial and payment service at the Trust Bank head office in Dhaka earlier last year on July 28. Read Tap, Dana sign deal to offer embedded financial services With MFS booming in the country, `tap’ has brought the service aiming to promote cashless and universal banking meaning anytime-anywhere payments-transactions using mobile phones in Bangladesh. The service will cater to all customers, corporate and government payments like merchant shopping, bill payment, remittance, army recruitment fee, fund transfer, cash-out from agent, add money from bank, insurance bill, passport fees, utility bill, NID fee, tuition fees, mobile recharge, television/DTH bill, Indian visa fee and e-commerce. It is a joint venture company by Trust Bank Limited, Bangladesh and Axiata Digital Services Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, the controlling entity behind the 2nd largest mobile phone operator Robi-Axiata. Read Tap launches zakat campaign

The International Affairs sub-committee of Bangladesh Awami League hosted an Iftar on Friday at a hotel in the capital in honor of foreign diplomats stationed here. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Head of Missions including Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming, US Ambassador Peter Haas, Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Mantytsky, Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki, Australian High Commissioner Jeremy Bruer Jeremy Bruer, Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan, German Ambassador Achim Tröster, Ambassador of Switzerland Nathalie Chuard, Charge d'Affaires at European Union Embassy and diplomats from Malaysia and Morocco joined. Also read:Thai Embassy organises Songkran Festival 2022 Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader attended the iftar as the chief guest. Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam also attended the event while International Affairs Secretary of AL Shammi Ahmed welcomed the guests. Central AL leaders, senior journalists, representatives from the international organizations and members of the International Affairs sub-committee of Bangladesh Awami League attended the iftar.

Ramadan is one of the most sacred times of the year in the Islam faith. Fasting during Ramadan is quite rigorous on these longer, summer days. So it’s quite important to eat well-balanced, nutritious, and filling meals in Iftar. Check out here 10 nutritious Iftar meal recipes for breaking Ramadan fasting.  10 Hearty Iftar Ideas and Recipes to Try at Home Strawberry Protein Smoothie You and your family members will love this Strawberry Protein Smoothie because it is really creamy and rich with a natural sweetness from the fruit. It is full of protein to give you energy & nutritions. Ingredients One and a half cups milk, 1 banana, two cups strawberries, half cup vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder How to prepare First, take all the ingredients in a blender, and blend for 1 minute until it reaches a creamy texture. Add more milk if required. Pour into a cup and enjoy!  Read How to Lose Weight in Ramadan? Vegetarian Lemon Rice Soup Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and minerals; while rice is full of carbohydrates. You can try this Vegan Lemon Rice Soup recipe at home which is rich in nutrients. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, half cup  rice, two bay leaves, four cups vegetable broth, two cups water, ¼ cup lemon juice How to prepare First, cook the vegetables for 1-2 minutes. Next, add the vegetable broth and water and bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Finally, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, and serve! Read Ramadan Fasting Benefits: Impacts on health when you fast for 16 hours Chicken Shawarma Chicken Sharma is a yummy snack you might have tried in restaurants. You can prepare this delicious chicken shawarma at home easily. Its flavor is awesome and the spice blend is versatile. Ingredients  2 tbsp garlic paste, 3/4 cup olive oil, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, 1½ tsp lemon juice, 2½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless), white sauce, 1 large onion and pita, red cabbage, parsley, mint, (for serving) How to prepare First, prepare the chicken and then make the white sauce ready. Next, to serve, cut 1/4 off the top of the pita. Fill with the chicken, slather with White Sauce and top with cabbage; serve immediately. Read Delicious Watermelon Ice Cream and Cake Recipes to Try at Home Chicken Biryani Who doesn’t love Biryani. This traditional food can be tried with diverse recipes. However, you may not like heavy meals like mutton Biryani for breaking ramadan fasting. But you will of course like this Chicken Biryani for Iftar. You can easily prepare this meal at home. Ingredients Rice 1½ cups best-quality basmati rice, 6 cups water, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil Chicken 3 tbsp warm water, 1/4 cup yogurt,1 tbsp ginger and garlic (grated), 1 tbsp coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric, and salt, 2 pounds of chicken thighs, 3 tablespoons ghee, 1 large onion, 2 cups mixed vegetables How to prepare First, cook the rice then cook the chicken with vegetables. Next, assemble the rice over the chicken mixture and close the lid to cook for a further 20 minutes. Finally, serve with cilantro, mint, and fried onions. Read Savory Lassi: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home Prawn and Chicken Fried Noodles If you want to prepare a yummy and healthy dish for Iftar investing less time and energy, try noodles. Prawn and chicken can make your noodles tastier, and healthier. Not to mention, the young members of your family will love this yummy noodle in Iftar time.  Ingredients 1 pound fresh egg noodles, 2 chicken breasts,3 cloves garlic, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 pound raw king prawns, 7 ounces snow peas, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper,  1 teaspoon ground coriander, coconut oil for frying How to prepare First, fried chicken pieces, beaten eggs, and the prawns. Then, add snow peas, noodles and other ingredients and mix well. Finally, add the soy, tomato ketchup, and spices, and serve. Read 10 Grocery Shopping Apps in Bangladesh: An Overview Roasted Vegetable and White Bean Salad Are you looking for a vegetarian dish which would be both nutritious and delicious? Try this special salad recipe. To prepare this healthy and yummy dish you need just some simple and humble ingredients but it will be extraordinarily delicious.  Ingredients 1 bunch of young carrots,1 small head of cauliflower,  2 cups white beans, 4 ounces French feta cheese, Extra virgin olive oil, Sea Salt, 1 cup cilantro leaves  1/2 cup mint leaves, How to prepare First, preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the vegetables for about 26 to 30 minutes. Then, in a medium bowl, lightly dress cilantro, dill, and mint with salt and serve immediately. Read Cooking Without Oil: How and Why? Egg & Eggplant Sandwich Are you looking for an easy recipe to prepare a simple dish at Iftar requiring a few ingredients? Try this Sandwich recipe. The children and teenage members of your family will definitely like it. This dish works as a good meal for Sehri or Suhoor too.  Ingredients  1 medium eggplant, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, 1 large tomato,1 medium cucumber, 1 small garlic clove, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 4 pita bread, 4 large eggs How to prepare First, roast the eggplant in the oven at 425 degrees F for about  20 to 25 minutes. Then, to assemble the sandwiches, first, warm the pitas and cut them in half, and stuff the filling in them. Serve with cucumber and pepper to taste.  Read Grocery Shopping Hacks: Proven tips to choose best foods at grocery stores Tahini Roasted Broccoli Are you bored with common iftar items found in street shops, but don’t have much time to cook meals? If yes, you can try to prepare this healthy but easy-to-cook recipe. You would love this creamy, nutty Tahini Roasted Broccoli as your Iftar meal.  Ingredients  2 tablespoons tahini, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 large cloves of garlic,1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups broccoli,  How to prepare First, preheat the oven to 450° F. Then, Place all of the ingredients and bake for 10 minutes. Serve hot for the best flavor. Read Healthy Sehri Ideas: What to eat and avoid for Sehri during Ramadan Tomato Beef Stew You may not like eating the same kind of food for Iftar everyday. If you want to cook something special in Iftar to treat your family members, friends, and/or relatives, try this one. The whole family will enjoy this mouth-watering dish! Ingredients 1 pound beef, 3 tablespoons olive oil,3 garlic cloves,1 small onion,1 teaspoon 7 Spice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 4 ounces tomato paste How to prepare First, cook the beef, and then, cook the rest of the ingredients. Next, mix to incorporate everything together. Finally, serve and enjoy. Read 10 Healthy Iftar Drinks for Breaking Ramadan Fasting Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Do you want to avoid oily and spicy food at Iftar? If yes, don’t miss this recipe. This is a great healthy Iftar item that the whole family will enjoy.  Ingredients 2 cups oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 bananas, 1 ½ cups almond milk, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract How to prepare First, bake the combination of oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt at 375° F in the oven. Then add the rest of the ingredients and pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine. Finally, bake for about 30-35 minutes. Now, it is ready to serve. Read Ramadan Iftar Ideas: Healthy foods, drinks to break your fast

Ramadan iftar refers to the end of fasting. The fasting starts through Sehri before the rising of the sun. With the sun going down, families, and friends typically gather together to break the fast with various items of food. However, you need to break your fast with some healthy foods and drinks as it’s the meal that refills the energy of your body after fasting almost 12 to 16 consecutive hours of the day. Now, how to plan your meal at Iftar after Ramadan fasting? Stay with us to get some tips.    What to Eat or Drink for a Healthy Iftar during Ramadan Here are some ideas for a fulfilling iftar for you and your family. These foods and drinks will keep you nourished and healthy. Liquids After the daylong fasting, you need to drink plenty of fluids like water, freshly squeezed juice, or milk. It is important to prevent your body from dehydration. Liquids will provide your body with the essential fluids it needs.  Water is the best source of hydration. So, drink one to two glasses of water before your meal but make sure you don’t drink water during your meal because it will delay your digestion process. However, don’t take too many drinks or syrup with sugar. Read: Healthy Sehri Ideas: What to eat and avoid for Sehri during Ramadan Dates Traditionally, people start their iftar with dates. Dates are a nutritious burst of natural sugar that fuels your body with essential energy instantly. Dates can give you enough nutrition.  People who suffer from bad headaches during the fasting hours, most likely caused by low blood sugar, are recommended to begin their iftar with 2 dates to replenish their sugar levels. Soups Don’t forget to keep soups in your iftar menus. Souls help you hydrate as they are the source of water. You can take lentil, tomato, or vegetable soup but try to avoid cream-based soup. In the summer season, you may not enjoy warm soup, in this case, you can take cold soups.  Read Ready for Ramadan? How to Prepare Your Body for Fasting? Vegetables Vegetables have vitamins, minerals, and fiber and they help to provide you with various nutrients but few calories. Remember that if your salad or vegetables are more colorful, they have more health benefits.  Eating vegetables or salad helps you to eat less of your main dish. They will give you fullness. So, make sure you take at least 2 servings of vegetables per meal. From one serving you will get equal to 1/2 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice or 1 cup of leafy raw vegetables. Good Carbs Make sure your iftar meal contains a source of carbohydrates, preferably complex like brown rice, whole grain pasta or bread, potatoes, or burghul. If you take complex carbs, they will provide a more stable and sustainable source of energy in addition to fiber and minerals. Read Tiffin Ideas: Healthy Recipes for Your Kid's School Lunch Box Lean protein At iftar, you need to eat high-quality proteins that are highly digestible and contain all the essential amino acids like beef, milk, yogurt, eggs, cheese, fish, and poultry. These are all complete high-quality proteins. Your body uses these foods to build and maintain muscle mass.  If you want to take little saturated fats make sure you choose lean proteins like fish, skinless chicken or turkey, and low-fat dairy.  If you are vegetarian, don’t worry. Then you can select other protein sources like legumes, beans, and nuts. Read Yummy Milkshake Ideas, Recipes to Try at Home What to Avoid at Iftar after Daylong Fasting  After day fasting, we become hungry. Many people tend to eat a huge amount of food when it is time to break the fast at Iftar. It is a great mistake because the body is unable to utilize the energy intake altogether. The body’s metabolism cannot adapt to new eating patterns. Ultimately it creates digestive issues. It may also lead to weight gain in the long run. So, you need to avoid the following food items during Iftar:  Foods high in fat If you want to be healthy during the whole month of Ramadan, avoid heavy meals for iftar because such foods usually contain a considerable amount of unhealthy fats. You can make your favorite Iftar recipe healthier by trying different cooking styles like stewing, baking, roasting, steaming, or grilling meats or fish. But try to avoid frying the meat, fish or vegetable with oil. Read: Savory Lassi: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home Caffeinated Drinks Caffeinated drinks naturally will increase the risk of obesity and can also provoke acidity in your body. If you take caffeine too much, you will always feel thirsty because caffeine doesn’t help in hydration.  Besides, it causes insomnia which is not good at all for you during Ramadan. Lack of sleep makes you weak and consequently, it will be difficult for you to continue fasting. So, make sure you must avoid cold drinks, tea, and coffee.  Spicy, fried foods If your Iftar meal includes spicy foods like fried vegetables, meat or fish, you will get nothing in terms of nutrition. On the contrary, fried foods will surely increase your acidity. So, you need to avoid spicy and fried food items like samosas, bread rolls, etc. Even sweet and fried dishes such as Gulab Jamun should be avoided. Instead of them, you can take herbs and spices to flavor your meals.  Read Delicious Watermelon Ice Cream and Cake Recipes to Try at Home Salty food Salty foods make the body dehydrated. Moreover, salty foods are risky for you if you have high blood pressure. So,  during Iftar, don't take nuts, chips, pickles, and foods containing soya sauce. Sweet Items If you take so many sugary items in your Iftar, they will increase the level of carbohydrate in your body.  So, you can replace sweets and sweetened drinks with naturally occurring sugar found in fruits, dried fruits, and fruit salads. Read Cooking Without Oil: How and Why? Bottom Line Muslims generally take two meals per day during Ramadan- one is the pre-dawn meal, suhoor and another is the iftar. Iftar is the post-sunset meal that Muslims take to break the day’s fast.  At Iftar, you need to have a hearty and fulfilling meal. Start your iftar by drinking enough water to prevent dehydration. Besides, take fresh fruit juice or milk to replenish the fluids vital to your body. Make sure you take enough liquid and nutrients  at iftar.  Try to take your food and drinks slowly at iftar. Because excessive consumption of food and beverages within a short time might have detrimental effects on your health and immune system. Read 10 Grocery Shopping Apps in Bangladesh: An Overview

Pran Drinking Water has extended food support to the needy across the country for sehri and iftar in Ramadan. The food items included rice, dal, oil, sugar, lachcha semai and drinking water. Read Iftar Items, Recipes for Ramadan in Bangladesh Pran Drinking Water Senior Brand Manager Al Amin Shikder said: "Under the campaign 'Iftar Hok Shobar,' we distributed food items across different parts of the country including Dhaka, Jhenaidah, Dinajpur and Kurigram." Tonmoy Das, head of marketing at Pran Drinking Water, said: "As part of our corporate social responsibility, we stepped forward to help the needy in the holy month of Ramadan by allocating a portion of our profit from selling Pran Drinking water." Read Robi distributes Iftar among 25,000 underprivileged people