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.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

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.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

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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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Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation's First Exhibition

The Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation, held a press conference on 30 September at Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave Club, followed by a two-day exhibition on 5 and 6 October at House 1B, Road 71, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Decoding the frozen food culture

Whether it's a quick morning breakfast or a midnight snack, who doesn't love to find a bunch of ready-to-heat/fry/frozen goodies in their refrigerator.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Black Cardamom

Biting into one of these during meals has to be one of the worst feelings ever, yet it is found in pretty much every dish, sweet or savoury.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Eye catching Puja collection from Rang Bangladesh

Fabrics include handloom cotton, linen, half-silk, endi-silk, endi-cotton, voile etc. Base colours are off-white, white, magenta, red, orange, golden yellow, blue, purple and many more.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Best Cafés in Town

Nothing turns a bad day into a happy one like a refreshing drink in a quiet corner of a café. Whether you want to spend a serene afternoon with your best friends, or whether you want to spend some quality time with yourself and a book on a rainy day, cafés are the perfect place to be.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Edith: the patisserie of wonderland

Arbab Musa fell in love with food when he was only in second grade. He started spending more time with his mother in the kitchen than anywhere else.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Green is the new black

Even though many claim global warming and the entire concept of climate change to be a hoax, it is very evident how global warming is causing various disrupting changes around us.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Contemporary outings

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son, who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry, against his father's wishes.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Stonehenge - the mysterious World Heritage Site

As the visit to mountains and sea let us feel and realise their magnificence, the third epitome could be Stonehenge, an English world heritage site.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Cakes and aches, pains and gains

The other day, I ran across an old friend, a charming elderly gentleman, who is well known for his charm and impeccable manners. I happened to ask him about his aches and pains. "Oh, there are so many that if we start talking about them, it will take all day," he said, waving it away with a smile.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Peshawari Food Festival by Khazana

Khazana restaurant calls upon all the food lovers of Dhaka to experience the incredible diversity of Peshawari cuisine. They are arranging a “Kahani Ek Swaad Ki” with the Peshawari Food Festival, lasting till 14 October, 2018.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

On the edge of anxiety's seat

Do you ever feel like your mind is enveloping you in a hug, and not the nice, warm one, but a tight, suffocating hug that constricts your breathing, makes your skin sweat or your heart race in fear?
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Feasts of devotion: Durga Puja at home

Growing up Durga Puja always felt like a much-dreaded annual feat. I would usually start pacing myself for the last four days that a younger hormonal me would sum in three words, “heat, traffic and gatherings”.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

How to stay married without killing yourself

I just celebrated 11 years of being married. That too, to the same woman. And this year we both remembered the day, a day late. Which is okay because now we are even. Last year, she forgot, which was hilarious for me. Earlier, I had forgotten. But this balance did not come easily. Here's what we learned over the years.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM

LA BOCA & SAN TELMO

The barrios of Buenos Aires has been split into three parts: Monserrat & City Centre, Palermo & Recoleta, and La Boca & San Telmo. This is the third instalment in the series.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM

This week's Horrorscope

Eating spaghetti will get you nowhere.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Musings of a First-time Solo Traveller

Okay, here are some facts. Going on trips is something no one will ever turn their back on, it's always been on the top of people's lists for any approaching holiday season, and it'll always be the go-to plan for any generation facing any existential crisis.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Sprucing Up the Guest Room

Decorating a guest bedroom is a very tricky deal, if you ask me. On the one hand, you need to consider making the room feel cosy, welcoming and of course, comfortable.
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM

It's a door to door affair

It often crosses one's mind, whether they be a guest, a stranger, a friend, or a visitor-- no matter what ties they have with the owner of a house, the question of being welcomed in is perhaps always the first. A home's first impression is through its door.
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM

The dance of metal and wood

Mixing styles has become the norm to tone down the monotonous designs we have been sporting so far, and the world of furniture and décor has stepped into it as well.
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM