Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

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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

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

Ayurveda Research & Health Center

Founded by Lady Sarwat Abed and Zahida Ispahani, Ayurveda Research & Health Center (ARHC), is the first ever authentic Ayurveda Panchkarma centre in Bangladesh. Initiated back in 2014, ARHC is situated at Banani, Road 23. The research centre concentrates on pain, and weight management and beauty-related issues as well as hosts relaxation and rejuvenation programmes, especially designed to suit individual needs.
28 May 2018

Eid with Nipun

Keeping the weather and the upcoming festivities in mind, Nipun Bangladesh is all set with a collection featuring fabrics like cotton, linen, tant cotton etc. Motifs like floral, Thai, architectural motifs are in the spotlight on saris, shalwar kameezs, kurti, men's panjabis, shirts as well as on the children's line.
28 May 2018

Children's Eid collection at Kay Kraft

From newborns to children of all ages, Kay Kraft has clothes for the upcoming Eid celebrations for all ages.
28 May 2018

SMC Enterprise Ltd. introduces Joya Ultra Comfort Wings Sanitary Napkin

SMC Enterprise Limited (a subsidiary of Social Marketing Company) introduces Joya Ultra Comfort Wings Sanitary Napkin. It is the first and only antibacterial sanitary napkin in Bangladesh. The antibacterial chip reduces infections
28 May 2018

Ramadan at Long Beach Suites Dhaka

Enjoy a variety of traditional and oriental cuisine with refreshing beverages at Long Beach Suites Dhaka. The hotel's Cozy Sizzler Restaurant is serving up a delightful buffet iftar, followed by dinner as well as a special chaat counter, offering papri chaat, dahi bara, dahi fuchka, samosa chaat etc. All of these can be enjoyed at Tk 3,399 all-inclusive per person.
28 May 2018

Eid with Rang Bangladesh

To celebrate one of the largest festivities, Rang Bangladesh is all set with a theme based collection. The fashion house this time has three themes- geometric, Islamic patterns, and floral, with colours like off-white, biscuit, magenta, blue, black, olive etc. To highlight the patterns, and designs, touches of cream, maroon, golden yellow, orange, ash, and a variety of value added media has been used.
28 May 2018

How to appear charitable and cool

Charity is becoming an urban verb much like the word Google. We Google. We Uber. And in a similar vein, many of us Charity. It is such a cool thing to do. And it is such a cool tool for paving our way to social acceptance. Just like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
24 May 2018

This Week's Horrorscope

Limping men are likely to have been hurt, unless they're method actors.
23 May 2018

Ramadan headaches and acidity

When prepping for the month of Ramadan, people consider things like grocery shopping, prayers, eventual shopping for Eid, and so on, but it escapes the thought of most people to prepare their body as well. After all, you don't exactly run a marathon right after waking up in the morning. There are preparations required for this month, especially for those of us who face challenges arising from the act of fasting
21 May 2018

Yellow flagship showroom opens in Gulshan

On 11 May, 2018, Yellow, one of Bangladesh's premier fashion brands, opened its newest showroom in Gulshan, Dhaka. The showroom boasts a total floor area of 10,000 square feet and has the latest in men, women, kids', western
21 May 2018

Iftar with Sauce

For Ramadan, you have probably done all your grocery shopping for iftar, but have you gotten the one thing that can is the synonym for soulmate for all your spicy food? That's right, its tomato sauce. And with that, for all the iftars of this Ramadan, The Daily Star and PRAN sauce jointly presents “Iftar with sauce”.
21 May 2018

Inglot Cosmetics now in Bangladesh

High-end and popular cosmetics brand Inglot is now in Bangladesh for the first time. On 12 May, 2018, the brand and its products were unveiled with a grand launching ceremony at Jamuna Future Park, Dhaka. Zbigniew Inglot, the Chairman of Inglot, was present as the chief guest during the opening.
21 May 2018

Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation

Tootli Rahman, one of the pioneer designers to uphold Bangladeshi heritage weaves, is very vocal in preserving our art forms. She set her preservation project in stone in a meeting on 12 May 2018, announcing that she will be establishing a foundation for the Bangladeshi weavers and cultural craftsmen.
21 May 2018

Alpana's Cooking: the book that will conquer shelves and hearts

On 13 May, 2018, Alpana Habib finally launched her long-awaited cook book, 'Alpana's Cooking.' Publishing a book of recipes was her childhood dream. So, with years of experience in the culinary world, and with help from friends and family, her dream came to fruition.
21 May 2018

A new beginning for Sweets of Bengal

With a passion for bringing the best to their customers, Sweets of Bengal (Banglar Mishti) has begun its new journey at Tajwar Centre in Banani. The launching ceremony, which was nothing short of grand, occurred on 14 May, 2018, where guests were invited to get a taste of the ambience of the outlet. The massive outlet is also home to Art Cafe, thus being the ideal spot for people of all ages to come and have a good time.
21 May 2018

Ramadan Celebrations at Hotel Sarina Dhaka

This year make your Ramadan Special by stepping into Hotel Sarina Dhaka for your Private/Corporate event and enjoy special offer on venue rent.
21 May 2018

LOTTO introduces CS7 series shoes

The number one Italian brand of Bangladesh, LOTTO, celebrated its 45th anniversary on 13 May at Hotel Westin by launching its latest products and their Eid campaign “Uthshabe-Anande Hazaar Hazaar Joota Free.” In addition to its official launching ceremony, LOTTO also hosted a fashion show with the upcoming Eid celebrations in view. The brand ambassador of LOTTO Bangladesh and former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team
21 May 2018

Garlic 'n Ginger now in Dhanmondi

Foodies of Dhanmondi now have one more place for them to visit as Garlic 'n Ginger opened the doors to their latest branch on 17 May, 2018. After their immense success at Jamuna Future Park, this restaurant promises to provide
21 May 2018