Feda Al Hossain

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), a platform of designers who promote slow fashion that is both sustainable and friendly to our environment, presented a charming fashion show, ‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ at the American Club in Gulshan recently, showcasing 14 Bangladeshi designers who are creating designs with exciting fields of inspiration for every style which can be nurtured to brand Bangladeshi culture globally.

Lifestyle brand Qrius has implemented a novel idea of ​​watches by coming up with artistic rendition of everyday watches that also presents a surreal vibe. This resulted in an exhibition titled 'Timeless Time,' curated by Qrius and in association with HSBC Bangladesh, which features a total of 50 watches, each with its own unique storytelling and design elements.

A baby’s skin is more sensitive than that of a grown-up, as they are more prone to conditions like dry skin or rashes. That is why special attention is a must when you are taking care of your growing baby, as healthy skin keeps them away from many associated diseases. With winter knocking at our doors, here are some ideal skincare routines for your little one.

Olive oil, made by pressing olives and extracting oil from them, is very beneficial for a healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve the moisturisation process of the skin, while also enhancing anti-aging effects, olive oil presents an effective option for an ideal skincare routine. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of olive oil for your skin.

World Food Day is observed to highlight the importance of an inclusive society where everyone, including children, must not be left behind when it comes to food security. In line with this theme, we need to make sure our children are growing up healthy and have access to nutritious foods, whether at home or school.

Zerocal lets you enjoy the sweet things in life without the extra calorie count, which comes from sugar. We love the desserts that are in abundance in our culture, be it the mishti doi, various pithas, cakes, etc. It just feels incomplete if something sweet after lunch or dinner is not there to satisfy our sweet tooth! While nutritious ingredients are used to make these delicious foods, heavy usage of sugar makes them very calorie heavy, which in turn makes them unhealthy.

World Food Day is observed to highlight the importance of an inclusive society where everyone, including children, must not be left behind when it comes to food security. In line with this theme, we need to make sure our children are growing up healthy and have access to nutritious foods, whether at home or school.

The high-end local bridal and groom’s clothing industry is relatively new. Targeting a very niche consumer base, brands like Aarong and Mayasir, and shops at Mirpur Benaroshi Polli started bringing their wedding attire lines to the forefront, offering customers for the first-time, luxury wedding outfits that were completely local, if not a bit limited in their offerings.

A scenic place full of beautiful haors, serene rivers, and culturally diverse monuments, Sunamganj, situated in the Sylhet division of north-eastern Bangladesh, is a place that travel enthusiasts will fall in love with. Whether you want to go for a single day tour or take your time to visit the beautiful places spread around the district, we recommend these 6 places to be part of your next travel itinerary.

Kushtia, the place where Lalon Shah spread his message of spirituality and where Rabindranath Tagore came to stay to have inspiration for a number of his writings. Located in the Khulna division in south-western Bangladesh, this city calls upon you with its mesmerizing cultural heritage and beautiful natural sites. So here are 5 places that you must visit the next time you are in Kushtia.

When we think about Rafa vs Federer, we think elegance vs swagger, endurance vs aggression. The contrasting playing styles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has played a vital part in determining the competitiveness of their rivalry, Nadal with his heavy topspin centred ground strokes at the clay courts against Federer’s single-handed backhands at grass courts, it felt like they were destined to do this forever.

In line with the ever-changing lifestyle of everyone, the preference for TVs is also changing. To address this continuous change, Samsung is bringing new innovations to the centrefold, making them one of the top TV brands globally. Samsung Bangladesh has announced its latest line-up of TVs that features cutting edge technology, smart features and innovative designs, the launch event was held on 15 September at Smartplaza, BTI, Gulshan 1.

Women in rural Bangladesh face numerous difficulties, starting from the prospect of child marriage, lack of access to healthcare facilities, to having no say in the financial matters of the household. They are reduced to being homemakers with no recognition for their hard work. Add to that a lack of training facilities to learn new skills condemning them to live a life of misery.To address the inequality that marginalised people face worldwide, Coca Cola’s primary international philanthropic organisation, The Coca Cola Foundation was launched in 1984 and to achieve sustainable development, Coca Cola Company announced 5by20 in 2010, a global initiative to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs by 2020.

Digital content creators all around the world have been making vlogs ever since social media became popular. In Bangladesh, the current scenario is full of creators who are often placed under an umbrella term — influencers — putting up a wide array of content trying to catch the attention of netizens, one post at a time.

One of the most talented and beloved actors of this generation, Tasnia Farin, has been gracing us with her amazing and versatile works like the Zee5 show, ‘Ladies & Gentlemen,’ for which she won the award of Best Actor (Female) at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. We caught up with her to have an enchanting conversation about her expectations, struggles, and what’s in store for her in the future.

With the aim to encourage people to come forward in helping the disabled, Suborno Nagorik Foundation, which works for the betterment of the disabled people in Bangladesh, has partnered up with United Commercial Bank (UCB) and The Daily Star to introduce a special award to recognize people with disabilities and the people around them.

Kishoreganj, a district under Dhaka division is full of diverse landscapes, greeneries and rivers alongside a rich cultural heritage. Whether it’s the scenic haors that comes alive colourfully during monsoon or sites that has a strong historical and cultural legacy, Kishoreganj is every travel enthusiast’s dream place. So, here are 5 absolute must-see places in Kishoreganj that will satisfy your wanderlust.

Zayn & Myza, a clean beauty personal care and cosmetics brand aiming to provide more than just beauty. It is the only brand in Bangladesh with a Clean Label Project Certification from the United States.

Tahoor Lifestyle, a renowned modest fashion brand, has launched a new outlet at Banani’s Manama Urban Forest Building. With modest fashion taking the world by storm in recent years, thanks to its appeal to Muslim women and fashionistas who prefer sophisticated wear, Tahoor has been a pioneering force in the fashion scene of Bangladesh since its formation in 2012.

From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.