Bangladesh is a riverine country and where there is river, there are often chars (shoals). Chars are essentially shallow lands in the river that rise when the water level decreases. Sometimes a char rises and stays visible for years before fading back into the river. Leaving aside the definition, chars can be great places to travel.

Boro's is the newest addition to the culinary scene in town, having started its journey officially on 7 February, 2023. Offering a unique blend of Thai, Chinese, and Indian cuisines and a separate segment for coffee lovers, Boro’s has all the elements to tantalise your tastebuds.

Fasting during Ramadan has numerous health benefits in addition to observing one’s religious and spiritual obligations. Fasting in Ramadan highlights how giving your body a break from eating can lead you to being healthy. By approaching fasting with mindfulness and intention, both physical and spiritual benefits can be attained in this holy month. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 health benefits of fasting during Ramadan.

Spending a big chunk of the day at work, it is often quite common to have our fair share of foot-in-mouth moments. As natural as these slipups are, they are quite embarrassing nonetheless. So instead of learning the hard way when it's better to just shut up, here are 5 times you should zip it at work.

Why is it so hard to resist texting three people simultaneously while studying?

The Saudi Visa Service Centre was formally launched today at the capital's Jamuna Future Park

Saudi Arabia has announced that there is no age limit for performing hajj this year

For more than two decades, Friendship has been a non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Bangladesh by empowering communities and promoting sustainable livelihoods. They have been leading the charge to protect and promote the country's distinct heritage through their Friendship Cultural Preservation programme.

There are various aspects that contribute to a child’s development, starting from how a mother navigates her pregnancy to the interactions a child has over the years of growth. Keeping these in view and providing a one-stop solution to the needs of both children and parents, DANDELIONZ, a holistic centre for the development of children and families, was incepted by Tamzida Karim and Bushra Amin.

Artists from India and Bangladesh embarked on a journey from Dhaka to Gaibandha, from 4 to 12 March, to exchange ideas on art, celebrate womanhood, freedom, and equality. The Preema Arte Foundation in Dhaka organised the programme, which was conceived by Shoilpik Shammota and supported by the Kerala Lalitkala Academy and the Kekeyellam Foundation from India, as well as the Friendship Cultural Preservation and the Friendship Colours of the Chars, concerns of Friendship NGO, from Bangladesh.

Iftar is a special family event we all cherish. And so, it is no surprise that it is an elaborate affair, complete with our favourite delicacies. However, many of our favourite dishes often are very sweet and require high amounts of sugar. Worry no more, though, as Zerocal offers you an alternative. Whether you crave that cold glass of shorbot to rejuvenate after a day of fasting, or want to indulge in the myriad desserts, you can do so without being concerned about high sugar intake.

While the month of Ramadan arrives as a time for salvation and peace for Muslims all over, it also comes bearing with it a month of Ramadan food staples and groceries for better preparation of everyone’s favourite iftar items.

Sweet cravings post iftar is a common phenomenon and it can be difficult to make desserts amidst all the other preparations but with Radhuni’s dessert range, you can prepare various desserts that are ready-to-make and hassle-free.

Bangladesh is not among the top 100 nations in this year’s ranking of the world's happiest nations after slipping 24 notches, according to the "World Happiness Report 2023".

A variety of food can be prepared using noodles. They are often easy to cook and saves time. The following are some recipes that uses Chopstick Instant Noodles.

With Ramadan on its way, it's time to dig into a piping-hot bowl of haleem. It is said that once you have tasted a delicious haleem, you will never be able to forget it. Its roots can be found in Arabia, where it is known as harees. The savoury Mughlai mutton-lentil wheat stew is a filling meal in and of itself. The mixture is as wholesome as it comes because it was slow-cooked with love and labour.

When food is correctly seasoned, it always tastes better. After you have mastered the fundamentals of herbs and spices, you will love cooking a lot more. However, a question always arises in today’s market when it comes to buying the right spices that promises quality and freshness.

Ramadan is one of the busiest times of the year and with this auspicious month comes the routine task of preparing iftar and sehri meals. Preparing such meals everyday can be a hassle but with Dan Cake Tortilla Ruti, you can prepare a multitude of items easily.

The holy month of Ramadan is almost here and brings with it blessings and peace. We find ourselves getting busy preparing meals for iftar and sehri during Ramadan, but often, these meals are not as healthy as they should be.

The food you put in your system will have an impact on your organs, bones, brain, and cells. Scientific research states that on average an adult loses over 300 billion cells every day and the only way to replace those cells is through the food we eat, which acts as fuel for us to replenish those lost cells. When we eat toxic, less nutritional food our bodies stop manufacturing new healthy cells. Also, regular indulgence in processed food fills our system with chemicals and toxins that affect our organ’s resilience. When we eat healthy it replenishes our body internally and we see the results of having more energy, and more spontaneity in our daily life.