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Miraculous milk

Is it the most unpopular choice of beverage for children? And perhaps for adults, too? No matter whether you like it or not, there is no arguing that milk is one of the healthiest drinks one can consume – for children and adults alike.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Lakeshore opens “Kona Coffee” at Lakeshore Hotel Gulshan

Atique Rahman, Executive Director of Lakeshore Hotels, announced on 31 October, 2018 that the hotel chain's first coffee shop, Kona Coffee, will open its doors from 1 November onwards.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Chicken bonanza

Haven't we had enough of saturated fatty acids, and luscious red meat already? Isn't it time we gave a break to nehari, tehari, or biryani? Also, why ignore the equally delectable options available, and if cooked properly, something that will make you feel passionate about your palate?
5 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

How I tamed an unruly, attention seeking washing machine

A washing machine is the fifth most important invention man has ever invented or stolen from an alien spaceship. Its illustriousness stems from having car, paracetamol, toilet flush and toilet hand-shower.
1 November 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

It's cool to like Nickelback now.
31 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Baby's first morsel

The literal translation of the Sanskrit word means 'food feeding' or 'eating food,' but in the Bengal regions, it is more commonly known as “Mukhey bhaat.”
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Snacks and more

On a heated pan, roast the puffed rice for about 2 minutes until nice and crunchy. Take out the puffed rice in a bowl. Add crushed puri, chopped onions, chopped potatoes, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, salt, lime juice, coriander mint chutney, date and tamarind chutney. Mix well.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Jeans all the way

The quality of jeans depends on the fabric used and the stitching, as it determines the longevity of the jeans. Heavier denims are often of higher quality than lightweight ones since more threads have been used. Heavier denim also lasts longer and softens over time, thus hugging your curves better.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Fusing with Elegance

Social media played its role as did word of mouth, and slowly, orders started rolling in from across international borders.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

CASUAL ALL THE WAY

As uncanny as the name may sound, it is a favourite! These informal pants can be easily paired off with anything from comfort tees to crop tops. You may wear it to the stores if you wish, given the fact that you are comfortable travelling back through time, pulling off the teenage look.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Farzana Yusuf Design Studio

This year's Winter and Wedding Lifestyle Show arranged at the Khazana Gardenia Grand Hall had all signature vibes of Koral Klauset Events. Over the years, they have successfully
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM