Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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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.

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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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All About Masks

There are so many steps to a good skincare regime. Among them, one of the most instant and effective steps undoubtedly, is using facemasks! Masks are easy to use, show instant results and hold therapeutic significance.
16 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Six Convenient Services for Samsung Users

Samsung Mobile Bangladesh has brought a range of services to make daily lives easier for its patrons. These services can only be availed for purchases at authorised Samsung stores. Otherwise, customers will miss out on these amazing services.
16 July 2018, 18:00 PM

All about that summer glow

Farhana Chaity is the next makeup artist to keep an eye out for, who although is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she works as a makeup artist for Feminine Magazine, does travel back and forth to Dhaka for work purposes.
16 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Football Fever - Watching the World Cup in Latin America

Travelling through South America during the World Cup, SAMAI HAIDER succumbs to football fever and finds herself trying to explain to locals Bangladesh's blind obsession with Brazilian and Argentinian football.
12 July 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Saccharin smiles are pretty because sugar causes diabetes.
11 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Divide and rule

A brilliant way to spice up your living space making it more useful is by adding more dimensions, and a great way to do that is through room dividers.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Using flower as decor

From adding a pop of colours to complementing the subtle aesthetics of your homes, the art of flower arrangement is one that can instantly make your abode perk up. In fact, the Japanese have a whole artform called Ikebana, dedicated to the delicate art of flower arrangement. While you don't quite have to spend hours mastering
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Cannes'18

Cannes, the time of the year when we get to see our favourite celebrities on the red carpet, all with their stunning makeovers! Some celebs like to keep it simple, some love it glam while the others go completely out of the box and pull off something incredibly mind-blowing! And today, we're sharing some of our favourite looks from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. And to help you recreate your favourite ones, we'll also be breaking down each and every one of the looks so that it gets even easier for you. So, pick your inspiration and start taking notes!
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

The magic of Ayurvedic medicines

Tired of the constant visits to doctors and the excruciatingly long list of medicines that doesn't seem to work? Before you put your entire faith on western medicinal system, why not consider going back to traditional medicinal practices such as Ayurveda? After all, what scientists of modern medicine have proven only recently, the sages of the subcontinent had figured out more than 3000 years ago.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Hamdard: A realm of Ayurvedics

The field of medical science is reaching unprecedented advancements- vaccines for cancer, artificial pancreas, and electronic aspirin, to name a few. It seems like the spectrum of medicine is reaching whole new heights. But amid these scientific modern advancements, many opt for herbal medicine, more specifically known as Ayurvedic medicine.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

In the kitchens of Finger Lickin' Good!

Picture this - a global fried chicken joint, with all the trims of the place, packed with people enjoying their time. You go up to order, and naturally take a peek behind the cashier. The part of the kitchen/prep-area is visible, but not all of it. You wonder what really takes place. Is it possible to actually take a look?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Artizan's new collection

With the heat bearing down this summer, Artizan brings its new collection of designs on shirts, panjabis, polo shirts and t-shirts. Using fabrics apt for this weather, the collection is colourful and filled with exciting designs. Wholesale and retail purchases are also available.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Lisbon – the City of Egg Tarts

“What made you decide on Lisbon?" our Uber driver asks, as he winds his way through the rolling, narrow cobblestone streets of Bairro Alto.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Discount on Hajj items

Al Islam Brothers has all the answers to your needs for Hajj and a 20 percent discount on all items. In addition, if you buy an entire set of Hajj products, customers will be rewarded with a special gift box. Items include Ihram related towel, clothing, and belt sets as well as mini bags, and shoulder bags.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Revisiting songs and lyrics of a decade

The Nineties as a musical era started late and ended early — kicked in by the scritchy-scratch power chords of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," ushered out by the doomy piano intro of ". . . Hit Me Baby One More Time." Anti-pop defeated by pop — full circle, all apologies.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Mango Fair at Dhanmondi

Located beside the Capital Market in Dhanmondi is the Kamal Agro Fruit's mango fair. Purchases of mangoes can be made not only from the fair but also by telephone.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Decoding Family Dynamics in 2018

If children are allowed to use gadgets at a very early age, it can affect their brain development, posture and vision in the long run. More subtle but as assured are the changes these gadgets can cause on a child's interpersonal and communication skills. Many children who spend longer amount of time on gadgets have been
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Ujjwala's “Complete Course on Beautification”

The much awaited “Complete Course on Beautification” which started from 1 July, 2018, is for those interested in becoming professional beauticians. The three-month long course will include 45 classes and for those who cannot attend the first few classes, they can cover them later on in the course. The course will include:
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

The pros and cons of nuclear family

A nuclear family is not simply a group of people tied together by parenthood or partnership, but rather, it is a necessity to maintain healthy social relationships in this millennial era.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Watch your food cooked live at Amari Dhaka's interactive kitchens

Fully interactive kitchens at Amaya Food Gallery at Amari Dhaka is a one-of-a-kind concept where food is cooked live for customers as they order. This is an addition to the already bountiful dinner buffet where over 150 fresh new items are served every day belonging to different styles and origins. The live kitchens will specialise in Indian, Japanese, Chinese,
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM