Birthday gift ideas your colleagues will love
We have gathered a few gift ideas that will hit the mark in functionality and charm
Buying a birthday gift for a friend or a family member is quite different from buying a gift for a colleague. Finding that perfect balance between being thoughtful and practical without crossing professional boundaries can be pretty tricky at times.
The goal is to find something practical and functional but not boring; something they'll actually want to use and not toss into their drawers to collect dust.
Think of it as the perfect chance to make their 9-5 easier or help them tackle a hectic day—a gift that brings a smile to their face every time they reach for it.
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Keeping these things in mind, The Business Standard has gathered a few gift ideas that will hit the mark in functionality and charm.
Temperature Display Coffee Mug
This sleek stainless steel design is perfect for an office setting. Its LED temperature display makes it look more sophisticated, making it an ideal gift for your colleague who loves coffee.
Your tech-savvy colleagues will love this coffee mug, too, as it comes with an accompanying app that helps you personalise the temperature of your coffee and track your coffee intake directly from your device.
The built-in temperature sensor offers unmatched convenience—no more guessing if their coffee has gone cold.
The mug is also durable and leakproof, making it practical for commuting. It prevents spills and keeps drinks secure, adding peace of mind for those constantly on the move.
Additionally, the double-walled insulation keeps drinks piping hot for longer hours, so your colleague will never have to be in a rush to finish their coffee.
Where to find it: Smart deal
Price: Tk900
Lucky Bamboo (3 Layers, Ceramic Pot & Metal Stand)
According to Feng Shui (an ancient Chinese practice that promotes health, harmony, and balance), a lucky bamboo plant symbolises good luck, prosperity, and fortune, making it a thoughtful and unique gift for a colleague.
The plant requires minimal care and effort, as it thrives in both water and soil. It needs occasional water and indirect sunlight, making it ideal for office settings. It is a thoughtful gift for individuals who love plants but do not know how to care for them.
The three-layer lucky bamboo comes in a beautiful ceramic pot and a metal stand. It effortlessly adds a touch of elegance to any space and is also a perfect addition to office desks, adding to their aesthetic appeal.
Apart from creating a serene, natural, and aesthetic workspace, this indoor plant helps to purify the air quality by filtering toxins and adding moisture to the air, making the workspace a healthier and safer place to be in.
Where to find it: Chitra Brikkho Haat
Price: Tk1,000
Halda Valley Tea Set (The Inspiration Collection)
This Halda Valley tea set makes the perfect gift for a tea enthusiast who loves exploring the world of tea. It also balances health and relaxation with a touch of luxury, making it suitable for anyone who simply appreciates the finer things in life as well.
Each tea is packaged in a sleek acrylic jar, which automatically adds a sense of elegance. The clear acrylic jars are aesthetically pleasing, highlighting the freshness of the loose tea leaves.
The set comes with four different and diverse selections of premium blends (Dragon Well Green Tea, Silver Needle White Tea, Golden Eyebrow Black Tea, and Halda Valley Black Tea).
This diversity enables users to enjoy different flavours and aromas; from the refreshing and calming notes of green and white teas to the bold flavour of black tea, depending on their mood.
Where to find it: Halda Valley
Price: Tk2,295
Realme Buds Air 5
If you are looking for something for a colleague who gets distracted quickly and has difficulty concentrating in a chaotic office environment, these wireless earbuds could be the perfect gift for them.
These earbuds blend style, tech, and practicality. They feature 50dB active noise cancellation and 4000 Hz ultra-wideband noise reduction, with a battery life of seven hours without noise cancellation and 4.5 with it. This ensures an immersive listening experience, whether in a noisy office or while commuting.
It can also be helpful for gamers, as it features a 12.4 mm titanised driver, six microphones, AI ENC noise reduction, and a 45ms low-latency gaming mode. It can also ensure clear calls while you are on the go, as they can be controlled via touch gestures.
Where to find it: Star Tech
Price: Tk5,039
Aarong Gift cards
If you are still unsure of what to get for them because you do not want to risk giving them something they won't like or use, a gift card from Aarong can be thoughtful and convenient as it gives them the freedom to pick anything they want.
With the gift card, they can choose anything from home decor to jewellery or even clothing—anything from the store that they may have been secretly eyeing for a long time.
The gift cards are available at Tk1,000, Tk2,000, Tk3,000 and Tk5,000.
Where to find them: Aarong outlets
Price: Tk1,000 - Tk5,000
