BEEF PASANDAY

When it's Eid, the tension intensifies because one must look their best self, as this is the occasion when they get to meet friends, family and professional acquaintances, all in a day.

Keep in mind that festivities shall fall in the cruel days of summer and naturally this call for something new and something different, well clear of your spring wardrobe.

The menus are finalized over and over again only because we are very particular and passionate about our food. Nothing can go wrong. Absolutely nothing!

Just a handful of days remain before Eid is upon us. With the changing weather, Nipun is ready with comfortable wear for their customers.

If you're struggling to find the motivation for something, new US research says giving advice to others, rather than receiving it yourself, could help you achieve your goals.

Sucking on potatoes will improve your luck.

Illuminating rays from hanging lamps, glazed tiles sheathing interiors of domes, marble designs and encircling inscriptions- Islamic art is monolithic, especially in its variety.

Squeeze lemon juice over the bananas to keep them from browning. Coat bananas with the yoghurt; add cumin powder. Now mix and sprinkle the lightly toasted shredded coconut on top. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

Just about every neighbourhood has it; the huddle of people, especially in the early weekend mornings, making it impossible to miss, not to mention the acrid smell accompanied by the never disappearing blood stains- yes, it's the neighbourhood butcher shop we are so very used to.

There is a common saying that you cannot be a Bangladeshi without the spices, herbs and masalas! Extensively used in Southeast Asian cooking, a deshi meal is never complete without the use of spices. Masalas have been used in this region to flavour food for eons.

Hajj pilgrims often remain so wrapped up in the rituals of the pilgrimage that they do not have time to explore the suburbs of the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. But with a little effort, anyone can easily make time to create the scope to do so, and try to walk Islam's history in person.

For this year's Eid Ul Adha Collection, Aarong offers shalwar kamiz, saris and panjabis in colorful shades. The collection includes motifs and colours inspired from the victorian, ikat, kantha stitch with contemporary cuts. Floral motifs, metal embellishments, hand embroidery work adds that extra flair to this eye-catching collection.

In a spectacular ambience created by the burbles at Water Garden Brasserie over at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, a 10-day long food festival was inaugurated on 2 August, 2018.

Eid is the most important festival for Muslims. To stay fit in this festive time, we have to be more conscious about our eating habits, especially for Eid ul-Azha.

Long Beach Suites Dhaka has organised "Sagra Italiana"- an Italian Food Festival which will run till 11 August 2018, from 6:30PM onwards at their multi-cuisine restaurant, Cozy Sizzler.

Imagine being in a Victorian household from the 18th century; the cumbersome large dresses, the lavish garden-parties, the extravagant lives and furniture. God forbid the presence of a little empty nook, or a tiny space that isn't packed with gaudy carpets and massive sofas.

Catering to the young millennials of the urban society, Taaga Man has inaugurated its first outlet together with Taaga on 2nd August. The 3500 square feet store, located at the heart of Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, is every fashionista's dream.

Chef Jed Archdeacon sips on his warm cup of Espresso as he goes through his recent concoctions one by one. He digs deep into the essence of each dish with immense zeal and zest.

Now that we have settled on what to call our party, let's not forget Eid ul Azha is right around the corner, no matter how stress-free we want to be, that will ultimately not be so; still, let's try to meet friends and hold an intimate party and chill awhile.