Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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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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A couch potato's sport: FIFA video games and friends

But then came the game that practically swooped the hearts of video game enthusiasts and amateur football players across the globe, and that game was the FIFA video game series. FIFA video games have become a cultural phenomenon and a symbolic representation of friendship between guys.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Thai respite at Soi 71

Several years ago, Nashra Sakhawat, CEO of Soi 71, Fantasium, Source and a mother of two beautiful children, dreamt of having a family oriented Thai restaurant to create authentic Thai cuisine with a taste of the original street food found in Thailand. The dream came true in 2010 with the grand opening of Soi 71, a restaurant that has been thriving for the past eight years despite the obstacles thrown at their way.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Giving class to the glass

While we are always much excited to style ourselves in new clothes and makeup with the every season's trends, we seldom come up with ideas to decorate our living spaces. After all, home is where the heart is, and the décor of your home tells a great deal about yourself. A very simple technique used to give your house a creative makeover within a short budget is to play with
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Home Junction

Home Junction is an online home décor store and is the brainchild of three wonderful women - Titly Ferdous, Badhon Hossain and Azwa Nayeem. It is a store unlike any other, with the intention of creating a positive social impact, while supporting multiple beneficial causes for both the environment and the people in our society.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Summer feast Heirlooms of Tomorrow

The primarily summer collection highlighting Jamdani, Rajshahi silk, Benarasi katan and indigenous fabrics displayed to the world the true meaning of being 'in-vogue'.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The Chiffon Story

It is without doubt that chiffon rules over summer! Thanks to the return of maxi dresses and flowy tunics, we can see an abundance of this luxurious fabric this season. Much appreciated for its light weight, chiffon is very popular amongst ladies who want to add some zing to their regular attire.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The ultimate Football boot guide

Prepare yourself for the biggest party of the summer, because this time around, it's not about fighting for the infinity stones, but rather, the gold trophy of legends, granting the nation that earns it the title of the King of Kings.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Of Jerseys and Flags: The FIFA 2018 prep

With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in full swing, the tension and excitement of the fans are at their peaks. If you haven't done any of the preparations for the game, now is as good a time as any.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Fashion inspiration from the field

The shimmering lights, intense fight, and sweat and tears of rejoice after every game is not the only thing football players have done to win the heart of millions. Following years of practice and winning various trophies, these international football players have become more than just athletes.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Training like the Pros

It's not just Ronaldo; every other football player will make you want to storm to the gym and start burning the layers of fat bulging out from every part of your skin,
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

'Rajasthani Food Festival' at Le Méridien Dhaka

Le Méridien Dhaka is offering authentic flavours from the land of Maharaja's – Rajasthan, starting from 28 June, 2018 at Latest Recipe restaurant on the 15th floor. The festival menu has been crafted and prepared by Chef Kapil Dutt Sain and Geetam Singh, who originally are a part of Le Méridien Jaipur, and will be cooking with exclusive Rajasthani ingredients. The festival will run till 7 July, 2018.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The fan club get together: A bite with your FIFA bunch

With the FIFA World Cup going ahead at full steam, the amount of excitement cannot be described with mere words. There are going to be plans and sleepovers every now and then and you know it. Nevertheless, with work, classes and chores that keep you busy most of the week, it is not always possible to have sleepovers. Here's
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Amari Dhaka introduces New Executive Chef

Famed Chef Jed Archdeacon now has taken the role of Executive Chef at Amari Dhaka with promises to introduce a modern contemporary line of dishes, many of which are a first here in Bangladesh.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The love of the game

As children, we grow up with memories and aspirations to be someone different from the others. We fall in love with certain things that give us the thrill and rush. Be it sports, books, games or fashion, we grow up with a hobby, which makes us love what we do and at a point become a part of us. With FIFA World Cup 2018 well
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Radission Blu Chittagong Bay View Celebrates Fifa World Cup 2018

Enjoy watching the football matches at the Baikal Bar that offers “Happy Hour” from 6pm to 10pm everyday. In addition, the Exchange Restaurant also has a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” offer on an international dinner buffet for Tk 2950.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Constricting Caffeine

Keeping oneself away from the goodness of coffee can be tough. What starts with just a small aromatic cup in the morning soon turns to multiple refills in a humongous mug throughout the day. Congratulations! You are now part of the ever-growing group of caffeine addicts.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The benefits of Omega-3

Some fats are actually good to our health! The essential fatty acid Omega 3 is one of them. It helps us fight inflammation; the mother to all modern diseases.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Credit cards 101

In my mind, I cannot envisage a life without my credit cards. To me, they are a sign of comfort, security, and most importantly, convenience. Despite the benefits though, there is also a downside to too much dependency and over usage.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

This app will tell you how safe you are during your travels

A travel-organising app launches a new feature that will tell its users when they need to be extra vigilant about pickpockets and walking alone at night.
22 June 2018, 11:05 AM

Being a dad is harder than being a murdering, pillaging warlord

Being a dad used to be simple. You had one job to do early on and that involved something similar to that pirate movie line, 'Release the Kraken'. If you know what I mean. Nine months later you were a dad. In the meantime you were running about conquering the world, pillaging the villages and looting gold because that is how
21 June 2018, 18:00 PM