Irfan Aziz

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Restaurants, online boutiques, and bakeries special Valentine’s Day offers this year to help celebrate love in a befitting manner.

Worry not though because we have five unique ideas that will without a doubt take your Valentine’s Day to the next level.

Shankha Dasgupta is the genius behind Guti, and anyone who has followed his work over the years knows precisely how exceptional he is. The much-anticipated show, Guti, came out on Chorki in January, leaving the viewers binging.

Capawcino Cat Cafe is genuinely one of the happiest places you can visit. Located above Mehedi Mart in Bashundhara, it’s the first ever cat cafe in Dhaka. You are immediately greeted with a burst of life upon entering the cafe with its rooftop setup, refreshing decor and paw shaped stepping stones that lead you to the main attraction of the cafe: a cat zone with around 20 cats! Much like some of the rescued felines the cafe cares for, their story to better days too is filled with highs and lows and we caught up with Rahat Rahmam, the founder, to uncover it.

Nibir Adnan’s stock continues to grow as the renowned model recently signed with Sundora to become the face of Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt in Bangladesh. The luxury brand launched its Bad Boy Cobalt line through Sundora and Nibir has been hand-picked by them to be the leading man in their ad campaigns. The superstar model was selected based on his work for other perfume brands such as Bvlgari as well as his many successful projects in the modeling industry.

The rich, cultural heritage of Bangladesh’s fashion industry was on full display at the Majestic Silks of Bangladesh Exhibition, organised by one of the pioneers of the sector, Maheen Khan. The three-day exhibition that took place at the Nordic Great Hall, Gulshan 2 was a follow-up of a fashion show with the same moniker that took place a month ago and displayed the collection showcased there.

2022 is about to come to an end. This was either the shortest long year or longest short year in recent times because it went by in a flash but at the same time, it didn’t. Regardless, it deserves a proper send-off and what better way to do it than by hosting a soirée at your place and we are about to give you some tips that will really elevate your home for the occasion.

To start the holiday season and celebrate Christmas in the grandest of manners, Hotel InterContinental Dhaka has unveiled the biggest Christmas tree cake in the history of Bangladesh. The 16-feet high cake was presented in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place in the hotel’s Café Social on Wednesday, 21 December. The 12-tier structure that is partly cake weighs over 1800 pounds and took the pastry team around 15-18 days to make. The cake is plum-flavoured and has been embellished with various traditional Christmas decorations.

Bangladesh has been making massive headways in the world; be it in fashion, sports or arts and entertainment. Joining the league of exceptionally talented individuals waving the red and green flag on the global stage are Sadia and Evan, who, a few days back, represented Bangladesh in a Portuguese dance competition.

Indoor plants can really uplift the outlook of any household. Even during winter when everything is gloomier in general, they can add an air of happiness to our home’s decor.

There is something magical about day trips during winter until you realise that there are a number of things you will need to be mindful of. Sure, you do not need to worry about the heat or sweating and that itself is a very charming proposition but you would still need a few essentials that will make sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.

Tameer Anwar is a household name in the bodybuilding industry of Bangladesh. He has been dominating the local scene since 2014 by winning 8 straight Mister Bangladesh titles. The pioneering bodybuilder created history last month by winning first place at the IFBB Pro League Thailand and becoming the first IFFP Pro Card holder from Bangladesh. This is huge for us as being an IFFP Pro Athlete means that Tameer is now eligible to participate in Mr Olympia, the pinnacle of men’s professional bodybuilding.

Tangia Zaman Methila continues to take Bangladesh’s fashion and modeling industry to newer heights. She created history a few months back by becoming one of the first Bangladeshi models to walk in the Paris Fashion Week. Earlier this week, she won the Model of The Year International (Female) award at the British Bangladesh Fashion & Lifestyle Award 2022 ceremony, held at The Tower Hotel in London.

The renowned Bangladeshi model, Nibir Adnan Nahid has recently won the Model of The Year International (Male) award at the British Bangladesh Fashion & Lifestyle Award 2022 ceremony held on 3 December 2022 at The Tower Hotel in London. The event was organised by the British Bangladeshi Fashion Council (BBFC), an award-winning, social enterprise that aims to support individuals who want to pursue careers in the fashion and creative industries, in association with the London Tea Exchange.

On 27 November, 2022, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) in Bangladesh hosted a webinar to celebrate the launch of its white paper “FDI in Logistics Sector.” The online event was a follow-up of a daylong event about the same topic which was held in May, 2022. The webinar was graced by Salman F Rahman, MP, Private Industry and Investment Advisor to the Honorable Prime Minister as the chief guest as well as Winnie Estrub Peterson, Ambassador of Denmark who represented the Embassies of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In addition to that, several business leaders, foreign dignitaries, government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, policymakers, and advocacy coalitions were present.

Most of us reading this have come to a point in our lives where hanging out with the boys is not as easy as it used to be. As glorious as those days were, our priorities can change with age and scheduling conflicts. However, that does not mean that we cannot have a men’s night out every once in a while. After all, we all need to lay back and chill with our crew. But what can you do? The concept of a men’s night out may be very different for us than our western counterparts, but it does not mean that we cannot have some fun, right?

If you think a year is a bit excessive to plan a trip, it’s not. It's always a good idea to sort out every little detail of your trip ahead of time. Given how unpredictable life can be and how hectic our daily schedules get, you can never be safe. There are bound to be last-minute hiccups.

Let reality sink in: every single 90s kid in the world will be 30 by the end of this decade. Before you get too disheartened, always remember that A, Father Time will eventually sneak up on everyone, and B, age is just a number. Besides, 30 is not bad!