The Bangladeshi wedding scene has exploded with Bollywood-style productions replacing the simpler weddings our parents’ generation had. With that, businesses focused on weddings have also taken new forms, making room for young entrepreneurs in old well-established fields like photography, catering and event management.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic crippled many businesses and impacted livelihoods of thousands, many were forced to resort to alternative means of income including exploring alternative channels.
As soon as I open TikTok, a video of a girl lip-syncing to a song jumps at me. Then, with each beat, her face changes, little by little, until it’s fully transformed with red cobwebs covering her skin. I knew I wanted to talk to her.