For fashion-lovers and aspiring designers out there, the ever-bustling hub of inspiration on a budget has always been Doja Market, opposite of the main gate of Dhaka College near New Market.

Puja is a time when you pledge yourself to the glory of the Hindu gods; a time dedicated to spiritual devotion and cultural exclusivity. This is a time when you are at your cultural best; approximating the traditions and norms set by society.

Durga Puja — the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of Bengali hindus. The first grand worship of goddess Durga in recorded history is said to have been celebrated in the late 1500s.

A long drive outside the city would have you gaping at the miles and miles of silvery feathery kashful.

Bengali Hindu households respond to 'mayer dak' as Durga Puja arrives in all its splendour and people prepare for this autumn festival of welcoming the mother home.

To celebrate the Durga Puja this year, Le Méridien Dhaka will be hosting gastronomical delights all the way from West Bengal. The two-day promotion will be curated by their culinary maestros at the Latest Recipe restaurant led by Indian Master Chef Mufid Alam.

America's famous fast food chain Burger King is offering attractive menu items and new additions to its local patrons. A total of four King Deals menu items can now be availed at Tk 279 each.

Post Eid, ask anyone what their health and fitness goals are, and they would say that it is to recover from the recent binge eating. But there is more to being overweight, and ways to measure it.

With the autumn festivities on the way, Deshi Dosh, has brought in an eye-catching collection befitting the season.

To provide customers with an enjoyable experience, world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company Uber has teamed up with Bangladesh's leading mobile network operator, Robi.

Famous Mumbai based fitness studio “Yasmin's Body Image for Fitness Studio” has arrived in Dhaka. The grand opening was held on 22nd September, 2017 at Innstar (House-50, Road-23, Block-B, Banani).

Foodies looking to taste the best of India from Kashmir to Kolkata have to look no further than The Eatery at Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka.

For this year's Puja, Aarong has taken a theme evolving from traditional mud art, commonly visible in tribal zones of Bangladesh. Vibrant designs in various colour palettes are portrayed on shalwar kameez, panjabi, dhuti, coatie, ladies' kurta, sari, and children's outfits.

While traffic generally pauses time, take this window of opportunity to make it fun and/or productive. You may even be inspired by the unexpected.

Anupam Huda is an artist who sees his work as an expression of feelings within him evoked by his surroundings.

Uttara this time of the year, especially the third phase area, is a pleasant sight. White 'kashphul' or kans grass as it is called in English, just take over the vacant fields, and its invasive nature makes for dazzling white fluff.

The monsoon is prolonged this year. It is mid September – officially autumm, but the floating clouds seem inclined to stay a few more days at least.

The arrival of a newborn brings with it excitement, love and a newly found sense of responsibility.

When it comes to Southeast Asia, tourist destinations popular among Bangladeshis are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and after the initiation of visa on arrival, Indonesia (Bali, more or less). Vietnam is becoming somewhat popular in recent years. Cambodia and Laos, however, still don't see a sizeable number of Bangladeshi travellers. Surprising, because the former boasts Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, attracting over two million foreign tourists per year.

Cradle your phone like a baby and kiss it. It's for luck, obviously.