Times have changed—and so has the way people connect. Once upon a time, the arrival of Eid meant exchanging colorful greeting cards with relatives and friends.
Today, that tradition has almost vanished in the tide of technology. In Cox’s Bazar, while Eid cards have lost their charm, wedding invitations continue to enjoy a thriving market.
Along the Thana Road in Cox’s Bazar town, more than 15 shops specialize in printing wedding cards and event stickers. Inside one such shop, rows of elegant invitation cards line the shelves.
The shop owner explained that Eid card sales have all but disappeared, but the demand for wedding invitations is steadily rising. Whether for weddings, birthdays, or social gatherings, printed invitations remain a popular choice.
“Wedding cards still sell in large numbers,” the shopkeeper added. Customers prefer unique designs and thematic prints. They want the invitation to serve as a keepsake,” he added.
Depending on design and quality, prices range from as low as Tk 40 to as high as Tk 400.
Local cultural activists note that Eid cards were once tied to emotion and tradition, but mobile phones and the internet have replaced them with instant digital greetings.
However, wedding cards continue to gain popularity due to their formality and tangible presence, which digital messages cannot match.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
