Ashif Ahmed Rudro

The concept is fairly simple— men are encouraged to grow out their facial hair, beard, moustache (this is something that cancer patients are sometimes unable to do, therefore making it symbolic).

While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.

The story of Zunaid Paiker is one such story that will make you believe that anyone can achieve such a feat should they be passionate enough.

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 

A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.

If you are fairly active on Facebook, you might have noticed a new trend that goes by #Howmuchyouvechangedchallenge or 2011 vs 2021. The rules are very simple. You open your profile pics, choose your first solo profile pic, choose your last solo profile pic and post them side by side so everyone can see how much you have changed over the years.

When the pandemic introduced strict lockdowns and people were confined in their homes, aching for some entertainment, suddenly we realised how much we missed the theatres.

Smart homes are probably the next step in modern lifestyles. But they are still a bit rare in Bangladesh to get your hands on them.

It has been scientifically confirmed that each house has a unique scent much like fingerprints. Unfortunately, this scent is not always a good one and it is not uncommon for your room to exude odour. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you can keep your room fresh.

Some think that apologising is degrading. In reality, an apology is the indication that you care about the relationship more than you care about your anger and contrary to what you have been led to believe, it’s not degrading.

These 6 tips on how to care for your books can help extend the life of your books a little longer.

Choices of fabrics are probably considered one of the least concerning factors while buying a sofa. But they are just as important as the design, cushions and the pillows. There are a lot of options out there and it can get confusing sometimes.

There are a number of reasons that could cause dry skin. From age to climate, a person’s inherent genetics, diseases, and of course, their lifestyle.

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.

Urban life is fast paced. It’s modern, loud, and busy. In this hectic life, a lot of people dread the idea of cooking in a traditional stove or oven because of a number of reasons. They can be difficult to maintain and difficult to cook on. Such issues can be resolved with a modern kitchen appliance such as a microwave oven.

The Dhaka University campus is filled with historical points of interests. We will start from Madhur Canteen. One of the most commonly heard names in our country.

It’s the rainy season now and Bangladesh being the colourful country that it is, offers us a special opportunity of experiencing six different seasons each year. That is truly extraordinary, but it also means that we go through a roller-coaster of a weather each year.

Remember that familiar line that we heard growing up? “Mach-e bhat-e Bangali” — arguably the most correct description of our people’s food habit. While it is true that people are leaning towards new and different cuisine these days, the appeal of rice was never questioned for even a second in our country, and it is very likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

Even if you want to play a game of bridge with your friends, it’s a good idea to have a TV playing in the background. And did we mention that the Euro has started?

Milk has always been considered an ideal food and therefore, the demand was always there. If you live in a village and you know a farmer, you can get freshly collected milk every morning. But what happens if you don’t know a farmer (it happens) or what if you live in a city like Dhaka?