Shab-e-Barat brings with it not only auspiciousness and blessings but also festive vibes and sociable exchanges. While devout Muslims engage themselves in acts of worship, households also get busy getting the best bread for their family and relatives, and distributing it among the needy. Among the hundreds of places that are available to buy bread, here are the top 5 in the city.

A shirt-style kurta, which has the collar and sleeves of a shirt but the length and cut of a traditional kurta is incredibly fashionable as well as comfortable. Pair it with tights, jeans, jeggings, or straight-cut pants; the shirt-style kurta is versatile in more ways than one. Wear it to work, to run errands, to meet friends for coffee, or later at night to dinner — this style will see you through life’s many different situations while keeping you fashionable!

The fashion industry of Bangladesh is always buzzing with excitement and our designers know how to keep us on the edge of our seats awaiting their new line of work. However, the latest news this time is particularly thrilling. Renowned fashion house Zurhem hosted the launch of its new line of Summer Spring collection, Zurhem SS23, on Saturday, 18 February, 2023, at an exclusive private viewing and it’s unlike anything we have seen from them before.

The latest edition to the Reno series, Reno8 T, comes with a Fiberglass-Leather Design, elevating the design approach one step ahead while intermingling the everlasting allure of stitching with the appeal of design aesthetics. Employing a new technique to remove plastic edging together with a new leather stitching pattern surrounding the camera model, Reno8 T flaunts a design inspired by stitching art that offers a multitude of benefits for tech-savvy users. In fact, OPPO Reno8 T is the very first smartphone to feature a ‘stitch design’ on fiberglass leather, using an embossing process that will offer nothing short of a premium experience for smartphone users. Driven by an urge to add dimension to the fashion statement of smartphone users, OPPO has added a textured design around the camera module for simulating the effect of leather stitching and layering visual effects.

Ever seen people who breeze through life with the right amount of sleep, a healthy diet, and time for everything? They seem to be living a charmed life. However, it’s not as much magic, as it is discipline — a good habit that takes years of perseverance to build and sustain. A fizzle-proof way of life, discipline delivers much more than willpower or motivation, and can be the best bet for even the lazier ones amongst us.

People have embraced ChatGPT for its apparent benefits in the fields of writing, studying, research, and much more. Despite the apprehensions prevalent in workplaces regarding the conversational AI tool, experts say that ChatGPT is not going to take away people’s jobs anytime soon but can actually help them be much more productive in their work.

While an ideal approach would vary from person to person, growing research suggests that a good conversation can go a long way to make people feel better. People deal with sadness in different ways — some like to be left alone while others want company; some feel happier with a bar of chocolate, whereas others cannot register any form of solace until they start to feel better on their own.

The plane was minutes away from landing at Fukuoka airport when it was turned away for missing the airport's 10pm cut-off time

Thoughts of Shams came to inception in 2017. Shams Afroz Chowdhury turned to content creation to divert her attention during a period in her life when she was possibly the most vulnerable she had ever been.

Picture yourself in a basket, tied to a balloon that is flying over mountain tops and all of civilisation; the serenity, the sky, the view. Floating above epic landscapes, castles, even Aztec ruins. That is what hot air balloon flights represent. Humanity’s curiosity with flying is a long-known history and the ever-revolving chase for thrill has taken us to hot air ballooning, which allows you to enjoy a beautiful scenery and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, all from above.

A vital life skill that many individuals struggle with is learning to say "no." It may be challenging to set limits and advocate for oneself, whether it's in response to a social invitation, a request for assistance at work, or a request for a personal favour. Nonetheless, it may be beneficial to others to say "no," as well as one's personal well-being.

‘The Romantics’, directed by Smriti Mudhra and produced by YRF Entertainment is a fascinating documentary series on Netflix that explores the romantic genre of Indian cinema. It begins with Yash Chopra's first full-length feature from the early 1970s and ends with Jab Tak Hai Jaan, his final film. However, what makes this series a must-watch (and we do not say this lightly) is the appearance of Aditya Chopra, one of the finest filmmakers of Bollywood today and the eldest son of Yash Chopra who appeared for an extensive interview on camera for the very first time.

After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan will be released in Bangladesh. On 19 February, the Ministry of Information confirmed that the film has been given the green light to be released in the country. Following the announcement, King Khan himself recognised the initiative on Twitter.

A significant turning point in anyone's life is marriage. It is a unique period in one's life when making the commitment to love and appreciates someone through good and bad times is very important. But for a marriage to succeed and last a lifetime, a number of issues must be resolved before the couple is married. The following are ten things to consider before getting married.

The Food Talk, a popular Facebook group that is abuzz with food enthusiasts, restauranteurs, home cooks, and the like recently hosted a culture mixer called “Culture Club” on Saturday, 18 February, 2023. The idea of the event was for epicures from all backgrounds to converse and connect, while the stalls portrayed how a massive part of our culture is defined by food.

Relationships are a vital part of human life, providing emotional support, love, and companionship. However, even the best relationships can experience underlying problems that, if left unresolved, can lead to deeper issues and even separation. Fortunately, many of these underlying problems can be addressed and fixed, provided both parties are committed to working through the issues together. Keeping that in mind, here are some steps you can take to start working on your relationship and hopefully change things for the better.

Mehedi Hasan Polok has been relentlessly working to make boxing more prevalent in Bangladesh. When he is not in the ring himself, the professional boxer, who has 4 wins under his belt, is organising combat sports through his own promotion UCSP (Ultimate Combat Sports Promotions). His dream is for boxing to have the same significance in our culture that sports like cricket does.

One of the most well-known and influential artists of the 20th century is Andy Warhol. He revolutionised the idea of artistic expression during the course of his incredibly productive career, emerging as one of the most significant figures in art for succeeding generations. Fashion designers, artists, photographers, singers, and filmmakers have all drawn inspiration from Andy Warhol.

Here are facts you probably did not know about Ekushey February.

As Bengalis, we have grown up reading Satyajit Ray. Who does not remember the clever, witty, and adventurous detective, Feluda? Or the highly revered Professor Shonku, an eccentric scientist, inventor, explorer, and polyglot? Today, we celebrate one of these characters, Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, paying a humble tribute to the Bengali maestro that is Satyajit Ray. For many of us, Ray was the entrance to Bengali literature, and the Shonku series — an influential work of science fiction in the Bengali language.