Walking down the brick lane of the 200-year-old Panam Nagar had me in a fully nostalgic mood, my usual dreamy self reminiscing of the bygone glamour, and the grandeur of the lifestyles of traders and landlords.

A meal of leftover rice soaked in water overnight. Sounds familiar? Rice has been the staple food in many parts of the world, including Bangladesh, for so many years. In Bangladesh, paanta bhaat plays a huge part in the festivities of Pahela Baishakh.

Combining comfort and attractive prices, Minister AC’s are the best solution to combat the summer heat.

This is a great summer drink from Bengal, and with its wonderful taste, provides a much-needed coolness to your body.

As you gaze through, you realise that everything looks attractive and your consciousness wants to be a part of it all.

On 30 March, 2019 Dhaka’s some of the country’s top most designers and entrepreneurs opened their collaborative store, Avanza — The Multi Designer Store.

On 30 March, 2019 Maheen Khan, her team, and friends of Monokrome got together to celebrate the first year of the Monokrome. Maheen, who shares the name with the celebrated designer of Mayasir fame, collaborated with yogis Shazia Omar and Ulfath Kuddus.

I rolled over my bed and grabbed the mug from the bedside table, taking the first sip of the day from the leftover coffee of the previous night. Bitter and stale.

What is there to not like about a wristful of gently clinking glass bangles? Nothing!

Every year in the spring, hundreds of aspiring Everest climbers from all over the world arrive in Nepal, hoping to conquer the mountain.

Rio is a city of varying extremes, encapsulated in wild rainforests and beaches; a metropolis of skyscrapers and shantytowns; a cosmopolitan steeped in history. I explore its many aspects through a series of articles on the city. This is the second of three.

Your feet are always the ones that smell. Should you do something about it? Meh.

The Taste of Australia promotion of Australian food has been launched at the Unimart store in Gulshan, supported by the Australian Trade Commission and the Australian High Commission. The food promotion will run till 7 April, 2019 at Unimart.

Among other things, flowers are truly Mother Nature’s best gift. In any form, their beauty and aura brings joy and happiness that is quite unlike anything else.

The Westin Dhaka presents an exquisite culinary journey from Persia. The food festival is taking place at Seasonal Tastes, the buffet restaurant of The Westin Dhaka, till 2 April, 2019.

Fashion forward individuals are gearing up for the seasonal outfit change while keeping it trendy, but without having to go bankrupt!

Keeping summer trends in mind, the latest collection from Grameen UNIQLO is all set with a fresh vibe for Baishakh.

Taking inspiration from the local artistry scene with a mix of modern designs, Kay Kraft is ready with a collection for the coming Baishakh.

Women of the World (WOW) is an international festival that celebrates the achievements of women and girls and looks at some of the obstacles they face across the world. For more details, please keep an eye on their Facebook event page. Register at the link: http://bit.ly/WOWDHK2019

Bhorta is just another staple for Bengalis, and one that makes us say ‘No’ to even rich delicacies — polau, korma, kachchi, or otherwise. Bhortas come in various forms, each indigenous to the localities, cultural variations, and the supply of produces, because the ingredients of a bhorta should be as fresh as possible.