Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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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

Halloween at Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort

This year, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is going all-out to host a carnival for Halloween for people of all ages at the hotel's rooftop garden restaurant 'Grill On The Skyline' on
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Ezzyr launches Ambulance Service

Ride-hailing service Ezzyr has launched one of the most necessary emergency services on 23 October, 2018. The emergency ambulance service inauguration ceremony was held at Krishibid Institute of Bangladesh with the presence of Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, MP, Home Minister, Bangladesh.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Shakib and Le Méridien Dhaka

Ace all-rounder cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the new brand ambassador of Best Holdings Ltd. — the parent company of Le Méridien Dhaka.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Cast a spell or two

Would you not want some 'practical magick' like this in your life? Order your broom to sweep up last night's mess, a flick of your wand to sort out all your chores or maybe a drop of soothing potion for your ever troubled bestie
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Halloween myths and why they exist

The origin of Halloween comes from the land of the Celts, now modern day France and the British Isles. According to Celtic myths, the dead reside in a faraway land of eternal youth and happiness, called Tir nan Og, and that one could only communicate with the dead during the turning of the year.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Bonsais — even for the faint hearted!

Having a home nicely decorated with a touch of green vitality is almost every Dhakaite's dream; some go steps further and now consider it a necessity.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Student hostels for females: An inside story

Born and raised in Narayanganj, Farhana Zaman moved to Dhaka in 2003 in order to pursue a career in medicine. Her family had been permanent residents and having their business neatly settled in Narayanganj for generations, moving to Dhaka was simply not an option.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh among 'best value travel destinations'

Bangladesh ranked seventh in the Lonely Planet's Top 10 “Best Value” travel destinations for 2019, which showcased the top ten places for affordable adventures, UNB reports.
24 October 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Sabre-toothed cats are no more, and we are safe.
24 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Delectable Paris

That was what the late Anthony Bourdain had to say about the Eiffel Tower.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Weekend Spirit’ with MIB

Providing a platform for busy urbanites to relax, enjoy and connect with their roots, MIB seasonal meetups have won the hearts of many Dhakaites.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Not so ordinary cooking with spices

Saffron is one of the most sought after spices in the world. The threadlike ingredient that imparts a yellow hue are quite literally, imbibed in myths and legends.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Why I loved Anthony Bourdain

A few months ago, I was under fire for mourning a death. My favourite celebrity Anthony Bourdain had died. I fell in love with Bourdain in my 20s — long before I became a vegan or even a vegetarian, and long before I entered the field of animal welfare.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Taste the Thousand and One Arabian Nights at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden will be hosting the “Thousand & One Arabian Nights @ Water Garden Brasserie” in a grand and majestic fashion with exclusive cuisines and decorations, inspired from the rich traditions of the Arabia at the end of October.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Florals, feminism and romance

Roses were extremely popular back then, since it was considered the most romantic flower, often used by men to woo their lady love. And so it was adopted as patterns on dresses, coats, purses and everything else one could think of.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Splendid new treats introducing new flavours at Amari Dhaka

The Bakery at Amari Dhaka, located at the hotel's Cascade Lobby Lounge, has special treats this October for the sweet lovers! The jewel of their selection is the Callebaut Opera cake, or the Opera Cake as it's famously called.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Loud Prints

Solids are eternal. But that does not mean prints cannot have their chance under the spotlight every now and then, especially now that printed clothing are so in! Here are some of the most in-style printed outfit inspirations and styling tips.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM