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My Mother in the mirror!

What is your earliest memory? Chances are that it is of your mum, smiling and singing a lullaby — such a fleeting moment, but one frozen in time, simply because of its nuances and sweetness. You remember her enchanting smile, the way the corner of her eyes creased, the scent of her skin and her fragrant hair as it touched your face. And that vision, for in your eyes she's nothing short of it, is forever etched in your mind; it's your core memory.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Le REVE fall-winter collection in stores now!

Fashion and lifestyle brand Le Reve is all set to mesmerise fashionistas with an all-new fall-winter collection.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Nakshi Kantha: Bangladesher Nandito Shilper Smarok

In an endeavour to retell stories of one of the quintessential art traditions of Bangladesh, Maleka Khan — activist, researcher, and author — penned 'Nakshi Kantha: Bangladesher Nandito Shilper Smarok'.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Grand finale of Navana LPG recipe contest

The grand finale of Navana LPG Meat Master Recipe contest was held on 7 November, 2018 at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Let's talk Oscars!

As the curtains of 2018 are drawn, speculations for the Academy Awards are on the way. The year 2018 has seen a diversity of films being released, and some that will, with utmost certainty, etch a mark in film history.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Of folkfest and celebrating water

Bangladeshi and international folk musicians will once again be performing on a single platform. Entwine your soul with the sounds from Polish gypsy folklores
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Spending Beyond One's Means

Living beyond your means is pretty easy nowadays, especially since we live in a time when purchasing on credit has become the norm and ever so easy. However, remember that although it seems normal, it definitely is causing more harm to your current and future well-being.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Polka Drops

Fariya Tazin, owner and chief designer of Polka Drops, known for her signature fringes and screen prints, has just released a collection for the winter and wedding festivities.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Taiwan: In the heart of Asia

The name Formosa dates back to 1542 when Portuguese sailors sighted an uncharted land and included it in their maps as the "beautiful Island." It's a destination that I have always wanted to visit.
8 November 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Would you like to go for a walk?
7 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Shoilee reopens at Lalmatia

On 1 November, 2018, Shoilee reopened with its collection of clothes, jewellery, and all things related to your everyday lifestyle needs at Lalmatia.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

East Timor: The blues in the sky and the sea

Five of us friends were sat on a suspended balcony over a sizable mountain, with the Timor Sea underneath; an unobstructed view of the sea meeting the horizon and the nearby mountains, with a road snaking through.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

40 percent discount at Banglar Mela

The country's renowned fashion house Banglar Mela offers discounts up to 40 percent throughout the month of November. This discount offer will be applicable only for selective items. This special discount offer is available in all their branches, except the Deshi dosh outlets.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Confessions of a Bling Junkie

It requires a fair amount of knowledge in history, evolution and social changes are that reflected in changing trends; and perhaps, a fair amount of Hollywood, or Bollywood influence.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Peyala Café opens at Karwan Bazaar

After the success of the first outlet in Gulshan-2 DCC Market, a new outlet of Peyala opened on 1 November, at Jahangir Tower, Kawran Bazaar.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

The whole six yards

Freud's psychoanalysis on collecting and collectors is nothing short of bizarre. But that is Sigmud!
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

November sale with Rang Bangladesh

Fashion house Rang Bangladesh is giving out fantastic discounts for their outfits. The two Dhaka outlets are offering up to 70 percent discount and the two Mymensingh outlets are offering up to 50 percent discounts throughout the month of November.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Art and inspirations

In 2009, for developing his drawing skills, Jake started drawing everyday with ink and brush. The goal was to make 31 drawings on 31 days of October. 'Inktober' is wordplay for 'ink' and 'October.'
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Vaping or smoking — the lesser evil

Are e-cigarettes the route to diminish the tobacco epidemic? Or is it just choosing the lesser of two evils? Let us look into the details, and shatter the myths relating to the various smoking and vaping trends circulating around our concrete jungle Dhaka.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Surviving air pollution

Breathing seems to be a chore in Dhaka, and no wonder either, since the air pollution index for the massive and growing city that serves as our capital has been measured at an alarming level of 298; cementing its place as among the most polluted cities in the world.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM