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.

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.

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.

Of the myriad services offered by various financial institutions, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has a set of propositions and services designed for women account holders. EBL features dedicated Women Banking help desks to cater to women's banking needs in all their 85 branches throughout Bangladesh.

The weather nowadays seems to be erratic and moody as the citizens of this city, changing without notice. As the nights get longer and you turn down your ceiling fans' speed a notch, you realise that the humidity and heat of summer are long gone. But as pleasant as the chilly breezes may feel at first, they do bear a bleak reminder for you to buckle up and start preparing for fall.

The dilemma of stocking up healthy snacks is of perennial nature. The constant need of coaxing and cajoling the brood to snack right and desist from caving in to tantalising but unhealthy savouries and sweets can be quite an ordeal.

As the temperature continues to drop, it becomes increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy body, although we can easily steer clear with minor changes in our diet, using only some fresh ingredients found in abundance during winter.

Situations like sudden seizures, chest pain, or any other health-related emergencies require instant medical help. In such cases, Uber can come in handy as it is available 24/7 in Dhaka and Chattogram.

Aarong is turning 40! Join them in a celebration of 40 years of excellence through a 3-day event, 'Aarong 40 Years Festival.'

Being a hot favourite for Indian cuisine in Banani, Roll Xpress Cafe has now expanded its reach to Dhanmondi. With a wide range of succulent goodness that

A group of Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, is invited by the Korea Tourism Organization to join a familiarization trip to South Korea. A number of Asian journalists and bloggers from Malaysia, Singapore, China and Japan also take part in the three-day trip.

Boring? You? No way. I am talking about the other person. We all know who that is. But just in case it IS you, you may not know it. This is much like being a dead zombie vampire. You may not know it until you look at your gross yet unreflecting self in the mirror. This list is just such a mirror. And it reflects if you really want to see.

Cyprus is a beautiful little island in a very strategic position in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been influenced by many diverse cultures, languages and people.

Some poets don't know how to write poetry.

My birthright was to become part of a faith that could trace its roots back to the earliest civilisations known to man, yet it always felt heavy on my shoulders. What my family constantly recounted to me as a privilege always made me feel like an outsider to the rest of the world, but it had less to do with being part of a minority community in this country and more to do with my upbringing.

Hymns, camphor-lit invocations and venerations of Durga followed by the immersion of idols in the river — Durga Puja is an electrifying carnival of a religious festival. Rooted in our very own Bengal, and dating way back to the 17th century, Durga Puja has evolved to mean a glorified community affair with lights, fireworks and colours. However, the main tableau of Durga herself is an overlooked story and one for the ages. And, it is here where the spirit of Durga Puja is tethered.

This week is all about the celebration of Durga Puja. Star Lifestyle showcases the many facets of Durga and her avatars, the goddess as a symbol of a valiant woman, the mysticism of the colour that is red, and much more.

EMK Center presents a solo art exhibition by Farhana Yasmin titled 'Evanescence'. Yasmin is an artist drawn to the energy around her — the force of a pounding surf, the motion of air, the smell, the light, and the way objects in space talk to one another. In the paintings she expresses a concern for interrelationships of the world around her.

This October, Amari Dhaka brings the most exciting range of deals with delicious new items, fashioned with freshness and innovation.

The brand that revolutionised the cosmetics industry by pioneering the ban on animal testing, and known across the globe as the ethical cosmetic brand, has launched its first ever Bangladeshi store in Jamuna Future Park in partnership with Quest Holdings Bangladesh Ltd.