Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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Discover how legendary Bangladeshi designer Shahrukh Amin celebrates individual identity through Almirah, shaping Dhaka's fashion evolution over twenty-six years with timeless, trend-defying garments that complement powerful voices like singer Elita Karim.

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Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

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Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
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King Deals and Coupon Offer at Burger King

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.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Worried About Post Eid Weight Gain?

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.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Autumn collection at Deshi Dosh

With the autumn festivities on the way, Deshi Dosh, has brought in an eye-catching collection befitting the season.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Innovative digital partnership between Robi and Uber

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.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Siem Reap—The city of stones

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.
21 September 2017, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Cradle your phone like a baby and kiss it. It's for luck, obviously.
20 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A Visit to Vietnam

I am writing about a country called Vietnam, which is in Southeast Asia and has a rich history. Vietnam fought against the French then the Americans for 34 years. I saw many historical things when my family and I visited this country recently.
20 September 2017, 18:00 PM

When all else fails, call your mum

Simmering pots of water, confusing forms of cinnamon and quantifying salt to perfection — beginner's luck only fares so well against these culinary challenges in the kitchen.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

The Cosmopolitan World We Live In

This, however, is not easy. While it comes naturally to some people, especially those who are curious about the world and open to any sort of change, for many of us it means a major shift in perspective. But even for those who do not possess a natural cosmopolitan mindset, all hope is not lost. We can train ourselves to be one, by inculcating certain practices.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A visit to the men's salon

Entering a salon on the second floor of the BFC building on Dhanmondi Road #28 was more of an impulsive act, spurred on by friends and sparked by the migraine of a hot day in April.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Cut it short or blow it out

Voluminous hair with bouncy locks is a universally flattering look. Blowout hair adds shine and makes all types of hair look healthy, soft and classy.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Keeping acne in check

Although it may not seem to pose as a serious problem, left untreated, acne often leaves long-lasting scars on your facial skin. Acne can develop at any age and for multiple of reasons — food allergies, hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, poor detoxification, chemically induced reactions — even stress!
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Aranya a journey back to the wilderness

Since its inception, Aranya has been revered and supported by patrons from both home and abroad. At a time when markets are flooded with synthetic, mass produced fabrics, and boutiques using them thriving and dying out at the same pace, Aranya has been going strong for almost three decades. A visit to the shop will reveal the secrets behind its success.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Top five places to try out

Foodies of Dhaka have had a chance to savour various new cuisines and their delicacies for the recent boon in the culinary industry over the past few years. And with the constant photo and sharing on social media has only helped to whet appetites further.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A beginner's guide to cutting out sugar

Sugar cravings may just feel like a small spree when you consume a handful of sugary goodness. But those sprees can last quite a while and become the calorie equivalent of full course meals before you know it.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A chocolate dream

Chocolate is a mouth–watering temptation loved my almost everyone. But where exactly does it come from? Chocolate is produced from beans of the cocoa tree, which originated in South America. These trees are also widely grown in tropical humid climates such as Africa, the West Indies, tropical parts of America and the Far East.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Orchids: A pleasant love story

Remember Silsila? The iconic film of the '80s, the song 'Dekha Ek Khwaab,' the location and the expansive fields of tulips? I had my 'Silsila moment' last Friday while visiting the Camelia Duncan Orchid project at Shahbazpur.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Pure joy

I love tea. Any time is perfect time for a cup, preferably with nan khatai, or chocolate fudge cake, ginger biscuits, carrot halwa, or simply on its own — first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, or whenever I feel like it.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Ecstasy at Bashundhara City

For the fashion forward city dwellers, Ecstasy has opened up its flagship store on the seventh floor of Bashundhara City. This new store boasts of trending patterns, latest designs and the best of western wear. Ecstasy's Tanjim and Zarzain brands are also featured here with their line-up of casual and party wear.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Work or study stash

As we master the art of 'adulting', there comes a point in our lives when we have to commit ourselves in a long term relationship with a desk. As depressing as it sounds, LS brings you a quick fix to bring you out of boredom while still keeping your productivity level high.
18 September 2017, 18:00 PM