Dhaka, March 17 -- The final working day before the long Eid holiday now carries a distinctly different festive vibe at offices. Amid work pressure, one of the main missions for junior colleagues becomes banding together to collect salami from their seniors. These exchanges often create light-hearted moments and cherished memories. While there was once a tradition of giving salami in crisp new banknotes, in recent years, like many other things, technology has transformed salami exchanges. For several years now, as Eid draws near, one slogan continues to echo: "Eid er Chand Akashe, Salami Din bKash a" (Send salami thru bKash, as crescent moon for Eid sighted).

Zahidul Islam, an employee of a private organisation, says, "Exchanging salami ...