Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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The ties that bind us

As Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche put it best, 'Invisible threads are the strongest ties.' Tugging pulls of emotion, fear and joy, stringed
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Terracotta jewellery

With terracotta art of the Indus Valley civilisation dating back as early as 3000 BC, one can easily say that this art form is an ideal
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Curbing the impulse to buy

Whims and spurs often catch us in the throes, rendering us incapable of rationality or reason. Succumbing to the consuming
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Girl's trip to land of blue mountains

It took us more than 20 years of friendship and waiting to finally manage to go on a trip aboard. We had dreamed of all of us
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber: ensuring safer rides for women

Currently in Dhaka, ride-sharing is much safer than any other modes of transportation, because of the technology it uses. For
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Ears and Q-tips

Quite often, we see people using Q-tips, or 'cottonbuds' as we call them, to clean or remove wax from the ears. Although it is common
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Falgun with Bishworang

With colourful designs, Bishworang is out to make this Falgun one of the best. Sari, three-piece, fatua-s, skirts and tops, Panjabietc are
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Have a Valentine Rendezvous with Le Méridien Dhaka and BMW

With Valentine's Day less then a week away, Le Méridien Dhaka and BMW have come together to arrange a Valentines experience of a
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Dive into gourmet food at Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka this Valentine's Day

Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka is inviting guests to spend Valentine's Day with their loved ones on a journey with delectable food in a chic ambiance.
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Kay Kraft this Spring

Celebrate the best of seasons with Kay Kraft this year. With new designs highlighting all that is Spring, Kay Kraft has made the collection
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Share your love story with Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View

This Valentine's Day, Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View has a unique arrangement. You may have witnessed or been part of a love story
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Sanssouci Park

'Rush Hour' was a term that brought great joy when I was younger as it was truly a great film. Never could I imagine that the same
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Celebrate Falgun and Valentine's Day with Rang Bangladesh

Rang Bangladesh's Falgun collection is set to make the spring day as special. Saffron, gold, green and blue are in every part of this
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Moving houses

Shifting houses can be a wonderfully exciting prospect. However, the process itself can be tedious and long drawn, more so if you
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Valentine's Day offers from Amari Dhaka

Amari Dhaka has created an opportunity for one special couple to experience the most extravagant and unique date of all. This package
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Slurpy soups

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion cook, stirring for 3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add green
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Turongami celebrates fourth year anniversary

With much gusto, the fourth anniversary of Turongomi was held on 31 January, 2018. The programme started with screening of a
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

The wonder between spout and handle

It is next to impossible to find anyone who has not heard the nursery rhyme “I'm a little teapot, short and stout…”! Ceramic or metal,
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Fluorescent shades in your wardrobe

Fashion disasters associated with fluorescent shades are far too many. Just imagine wearing a neon green pantsuit. Not only will the
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Tulips and romance for my Valentine...

I have never been the woo-me-with-roses-and- jewellery sort, but I do love seeing the effort people put into make this day special for
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM