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Bangladesh
SadaKalo introduces their Eid collection “Ethnic Smile”
This year, check out SadaKalo's collection that has been based on the works of well-known artisan, Sarat Mela Chakma's sample book “Alam”. The line plays homage to the book's traditional indigenous motifs and designs, and is available at all SadaKalo outlets.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Coca-Cola brings month-long Ramadan campaign 'Taste the Sehri and 'Bashay Iftar'
For the occasion of Ramadan this year, Coca-Cola Bangladesh introduces the 'Taste the Sehri' and 'Bashay Iftar' campaign. The month-long campaign is currently running in the capital's 63 popular and renowned restaurants. Foodies can avail this offer by buying a Coca-Cola and Food combos and will be rewarded with free Sehri Nights tickets.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
A 'Night Bazaar' to remember!
This Ramadan enjoy a magical night out at “Vim presents Cookups Night Bazaar” with your friends and family at the Midas Center in Dhanmondi, on Friday, 8 June, 2018, from 4 pm - 12 am.
The second annual installment of this event is hosted by Cookups, Bangladesh's largest homemade food marketplace - “the airbnb of food,” and takes inspiration from the night markets of the Middle East and brings together
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Nitya Upahar's Artistic Eid Collection
Nitya Upahar introduces their Eid collection inspired by noted artists. Their t-shirts for adults and children are themed on Qayyum Chowdhury's 'Meghe Meghe Bela'. For the adult line, the t-shirt designs include: Dhakai Rickshaw,
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
The cosmopolitan iftar
Stuffing our bellies full of golden fried goods hardly seems a viable option anymore. A shift to support our changing lifestyles requires that we eat compatibly so as to go easy on our bodies. Cosmopolitan, in its core, means a total acceptance of the best of cultures. So for iftar, it would directly mean the best of iftars from around the globe.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Art introduces its summer collection for Eid
For this Eid-ul-Fitr, Art has introduced an exclusive summer collection for men and women, currently available at all of their outlets. The line is made up of bright hues mostly on cotton.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
A different kind of Iftar
The Italians love eating bread and have found all kinds of combinations to satiate their love of it. Focaccia is one such example of the many types of bread and it is consumed throughout the Mediterranean. I attempted a Fearless Olive version of this bread which can be placed as an accompaniment to the other iftar items.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Chic Panache
Ask anybody who has been to her dainty little shop and they'd swear to have instantaneously fallen in love with the ever gorgeous pastel shades and the unique cuts of the shalwar kameezs.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Iftar with sauce: the last call
As we are reaching the final leg of the iftar journey , The Daily Star and PRAN sauce jointly presents “Iftar with sauce: the last call” to help you serve up delectable sauce filled iftars!
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Eid bounty
Just after a few more days, we shall be celebrating the fast-approaching Eid-ul-Fitr. Is there something we are missing here? Yes, the Eid gifts! The tradition is pretty universal and we look forward to giving and receiving the lovely bounties.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
To shoe or not to shoe
Kurtas have become the most sought after garment by men, what with Pahela Baishakh, Ramadan, and Eid being at arm's reach of each other. While running around gathering all the kurtas one can find, men will usually tend to pay little attention to their footwear. It can't be overlooked or ignored; after all, a man's footwear speaks volumes about him.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Louder, Bolder, Better, Grander with Zurhem
After conquering last Eid with his exclusive Mahrajan collection, Mehruz Munir is back with a mix of Eastern European and modern classic in his newest additions to Zurhem's regal Mahrajan collection.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Dainty Chic
Gorgeous with Amana Rahman's Bespoke Makeup Artistry- If you ever wondered about the amount of imagination a single person could exhibit, then Amana Rahman could be set as the perfect example! Helping her sister with designing at Sahar Rahman's didn't take up all her energy or her willingness to venture into other creative fields like makeup artistry.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
An Eid without the sari
The Bengali aesthetic sense has been enamoured with the allure of the sari since time immemorial. This love affair is further stoked during the all-important festive season. But the human heart is known to be predisposed to whims and fancies. And when it comes to us women choosing outfits, it acts fickle and hence, foibles ensue.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
This Week's Horrorscope
Daedalus was a failed father and that is the lesson from Icarus' story.
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Adventure on the Rockies
Jasper is a small town hidden between the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, pretty close to British Columbia. We visited the town on April 25, 2018, and stayed for three days. It takes an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes from Calgary, the capital of Alberta province, to Jasper -- a total of 450 kilometres on road.
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Brothers Furniture's new outlet at Dinajpur
Brothers Furniture Ltd recently opened a new showroom at Aftab Plaza in Dinajpur city. Honorable Whip and Member of Parliament (MP), Iqbalur Rahim inaugurated the new showroom. Chairman of Brothers Furniture Ltd Habibur Rahman Sharkar, dealer Golam Mowla Al Hossain, staff and members of the media were also present.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM
That which is truly ours
By doing so we will primarily be helping build the nation's economy, and if that isn't reason enough, then here are a few more. If you want haute couture dresses, we can be sure to get a more personalised service from our fashion houses.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM
MINISO opens fourth store
Popular Japanese fast fashion brand MINISO is now in Green Rawshanara Tower (Ground Floor), Road-19, 755 Shatmasjid Road, in the capital's Dhanmondi. This is the brand's fourth store in Bangladesh. Trend seekers can find their favourite creative lifestyle product, sport-fitness gear, gadgets, health and beauty products as well as stationeries at a reasonable price with quality.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Going chic with Silver
Being one of the oldest metals to be used as jewellery, it's no surprise that silver jewellery is still highly sought after. Silver crafts are also often a proud representation of various peoples' cultural heritage and artisanship. The shimmery metal is versatile enough for both casual wear and evening parties, thus winning the hearts of accessory-lovers all over the world.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM