Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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Discover how legendary Bangladeshi designer Shahrukh Amin celebrates individual identity through Almirah, shaping Dhaka's fashion evolution over twenty-six years with timeless, trend-defying garments that complement powerful voices like singer Elita Karim.

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Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

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Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
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Kay Kraft this winter

Take up stylish essential winter wear this season from Kay Kraft as you brave the urban chill. All Kay Kraft outlets are set with their seasonal special collection.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Seasonal changes and children

Winter is usually when children love to go out, spend a nice vacation and participate in some fun winter sports. Falling ill takes away all the fun, and not to mention is dreadful to the child and their family, so prevention is always better than cure.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Four delicious dairy dishes

Dairy is an important element of a balanced diet. In fact, it's at one of the top tiers of the healthy food pyramid. More than that, the UN has countless researches on the importance and positive roles that dairy plays in our health.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Aarong, your personal couturier

We are already at the end of December, and the wedding bells are ringing for many of us. We have all been preparing for this special day since childhood; some of us have imagined ourselves as characters out of fairy tales with dreamy settings, and of course, a wonderful trousseau.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM

In The Land Of The Pharaohs

These are the voyages of one intrepid couple. Our nine-day mission: to explore strange new places. To seek out new cultures and an old civilisation. To boldly go where few Bangladeshis have gone before! Queue music!
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Your taste buds are lying.
19 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Museum hopping in Dhaka

Museums are boring — a common complaint goes. If you are amongst those who agree with this thought, think again!
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Tasty winter soups

To make soup, combine all the ingredients and seasoning; simmer for 1 hour on low heat. Remove froth time to time, and discard the bones.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Self-care in winter

A change in the season calls for some changes in our daily routines and habits as well. While it might take a while for our bodies to warm up to the new season, there are surely catalysts that will help with the process while keeping us healthy and well.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Savoury chaats for chilly evenings

In a serving bowl, add potatoes, yoghurt, tamarind chutney, special spice mix, sev, papri, yoghurt, chaat masala, green chilli and serve.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Asthma and patient care

As the weather gets dryer some of us tend to enjoy the reduced humidity. For those who suffer from asthma and breathing issues, this is a terrible time of the year where the dry atmosphere is anything but soothing to the nostrils.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

The tale of Christmas

According to the sermons of Saint Augustine of Hippo, an early Christian theologian and philosopher, Jesus was born on the date of the winter solstice, an astronomical phenomenon which marks the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Playing under the open sky

On 7 December, 2018 between 8 AM and 11 AM, children of the city got a rare opportunity to enjoy what was termed, 'Private Car free Manik Mia Avenue'.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Apex inaugurates largest shoes store in South Asia

Apex has opened the largest shoe store in South Asia at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall, Dhaka. The store offers a state-of-the-art shopping atmosphere with 23,000 sq ft of space, it also has a dedicated children's play area . Customers can also keep their
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Samsung: making life simple for newlyweds

A recently married couple, have found a two-bedroom house in Badda. The tech-loving couple plans to turn their second bedroom into an entertainment room, with a TV along with gaming devices, a bookshelf, and a small desk for laptops.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Kapal Bhati — Frontal Brain Purification

Kapal bhati is a kriya, or yogic practice, which invigorates the brain and awakens the dormant centres which are responsible for subtle perceptions. Kapal means forehead. Bhati means light, but also 'perception' or 'knowledge.'
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

MIB Weekend Spirit

‘What we use makes us who we are'- the sentiment put forth by this line singularly encapsulates MIB's newest festival, hosted on Fridays, every week, between 9AM-8PM.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

A delectable tale of The Great Kabab Factory

Dhaka's foodies are no stranger to the great delights from The Great Kabab Factory, TGKF for short. TGKF, an Indian specialty restaurant, born in 1996 in India, creates a sumptuous new menu every day, which comprises a variety of kebabs and curries.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

A guide to two wheeled joys

Motorbikes. Ever since someone figured out strapping an internal combustion engine to a bicycle made the whole balancing act of riding much better, motorbikes have brought thrills to millions and offered them an unbeatable mix of convenience, ease of use and freedom. While for many, it's just another mode of transport, the right motorbikes can inspire people to treat them as objects of desire. Let's dive in and find out what that right motorbike might be for you.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Taking care of your collectible pens

Buying and admiring your newest 'investment' is only the beginning. To increase, or at least maintain its original value, you have to go through the bare minimum.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM