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Dhaka’s lifestyle scene has always thrived on trends, and right now the city’s newest obsession is “Pure Food.” Shelves and social media feeds are crowded with labels promising organic ghee, cold‑pressed oils, chemical‑free spices, and preservative‑free pickles. It feels as though every week a new brand arrives, each claiming to be the most authentic. That saturation is exactly what makes Hamdana Rouza’s story stand out.

The rains return, and with them, a celebration of rhythm and resilience. Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola Onushod), University of Dhaka, will stage “Ghonoghota 2” -- a monsoon dance recital following the resounding success of last year’s inaugural production.

Cloudbursts sound poetic; the monsoon is dreamy. Getting drenched in the rain, pouring steaming dudh cha into a saucer by the roadside and blowing across its surface, watching the city turn emerald under the downpour -- these are the images that make the monsoon feel romantic.

Chandra Bhattacharjee’s journey is one of hardship, and his philosophy is grounded in lived experience. One of India’s most talented contemporary artists, he carries a suave personality shaped by struggle and survival, with scars surfacing in muted tones.

I love exotic spices and use them in my culinary experiments. Sometimes the result is brilliant, while other times it’s a disaster. Still, I continue my witch’s brew with whatever herbs or spices I can get my hands on.

“He was jumping around the street, glowing -- he’d just personalised his own Messi jersey. I couldn’t resist asking for a picture.

Discover the deep cultural heritage of indigenous Bangladeshi rice varieties preserved at Manikganj's Pran Boichitra Khamar by Delowar Jahan. Protect this sacred identity using heirloom grains, nostalgic panta bhat, and a rustic Kushtia khichuri recipe.

The 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, marks Ashura -- a day layered with sacred memory, grief, and devotion.