With the blinding morning rays breaking through the changing clouds, the harbinger of new beginnings envelops the land of Bangladesh in true zeal and splendour. It is Pahela Baishakh once again and the dominating rush of reasserting the glorified Bengali spirit has us enchanted, with the spell working its charm from the very break of early dawn.

Without a doubt, Baishakh is the most awaited season in the Bengali calendar. What could be more uplifting than the warm sun filtering through the windows and clear blue skies?

In search of sushi, a group of six friends would always end up on the 'other side' of Dhaka. Their common love for the gastronomy world, specifically pan Asian/Asian fusion food led to the realisation that Dhanmondi lacked a descent eatery that offered the authentic flavours of Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine.

Fashion house Megh is ready to welcome Baishakh with the traditional red and white, along with a mix of other colours to make comfortable wears. The collection includes panjabi, kamiz, children's frocks etc.

Recently in Kathmandu, Nepal, between March 16 to March 18, 2018, the 6th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave took place. During the event, on March 17, a colourful fashion show titled 'Threads of Hope' was held where the

Traditional reds and whites are the highlight of Nipun's latest Baishakhi line-up. Geometric flower motifs adorn saris, kamiz and panjabis with embroidered accents and designs.

For outstanding contribution in the field of mobilising and empowering destitute and marginalised women, 13 Bangladeshi women were honoured under the banner of Wings. The event took place in the evening of 28 March, 2018 at Gulshan Club Patio Hall, Gulshan 2, Dhaka.

For the foodies of Dhaka looking for authentic cuisines, the latest traditional Indian restaurant to foray onto the city's food scene is Amrit, which opened its doors on March 25, 2018,with just the right things! True to its promise of

The trio's sound is an amalgamation of musical styles that have influenced their journey as musicians. Their objective as performers is to share their love and passion in creating music that incorporates elements of Asian, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical, Latin and Rock music. Of the trio, Towfiq on Drums, Tanveer on Bass and Robert on Keys.

On Friday, 23 March at Cityscape Tower, Jete Chao? and Cookups presented an event to celebrate Women's Day. These two ventures, both led by women, created the opportunity for numerous other female entrepreneurs in Dhaka to showcase their work, and talent in a place collectively called “Sheroes of Today.”

Being a MasterChef takes hard work and maybe even losing a finger or two. Every chef has harrowing tales of losing a bit of forefinger or pinkie at least once. I would not know. But I believe I could have been a superb chef. As do many other men and women. As the saying goes, believing is half the, er, achievement? Are you a believer? Here's how you can believe more authentically.

When I first stepped in Tokyo streets, getting out of the Aoyama Itchome subway station, it was late evening, and it was raining, as it would rain casually in any season in Dhaka. The modernist styled buildings reminded me of a Motijheel, the sound of light water drops on the pitch black roads reminded me of Dhaka's soundscape in any

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French cuisines have recently been inducted into the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, and “Gout de France” is a culinary festival that celebrates the nuances of the famed French food heritage, and takes place in over 3000 restaurants across 150 countries, every year, on the same day!

Kay Kraft is all set with their latest line-up for Baishakh. The collection includes typical ladies and menswear like saris, shalwar kameez, tops and skirts, panjabis, and shirts, along with a long range for children. Kay Kraft has also included accessories for home decor in this new collection.

As a developing country, Bangladesh is flourishing economically. This current stage has attracted many foreign companies to invest and bring resources to be part of this unique growth. A significant number of youngsters, graduated from some of the best universities in Europe with are moving here to make their dreams come true. Such is the story of The Italian Kitchen.

There are quintessential statements, yes; as there are twists and turns that can guide you to expressing our Bangaliana, with your Boho-chic, free-spirit temperament.

The event, “Nabo Anondey Baishakh,” hosted by the Fashion Design Council Bangladesh, is gearing up to celebrate Pahela Baishakh by showcasing the works of noted designers — Maheen Khan, Farah Anjum Bari, Shahrukh Amin, Nawshin Khair, Lipi Khandker, Chandana Dewan, Kuhu, Biplop Shaha, Maria Islam, and Rupo Shams.

Being a festival of colour and new beginnings, it is no surprise that you want even the nitty-gritty details of your Pahela Baishakh to be perfect. From the right outfit, to the right home decor, to the ideal food — the list is endless! Yet, as we loom closer to the most anticipated event in the Bengali calendar, the mental to-do list seems more daunting by the minute.

I wanted to visit Corfu ever since I read Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals, which was set in Corfu of the 1930s, and the spirited character Spiros livened up the writer's depiction of this seaside town. Incidentally, Corfu is known to have one of the most unique Easter celebrations in Greece, an experience I could not have missed!