Wash rice and place it in straining bowl. Add turmeric powder, mix well and spread the rice on a platter until use.

Along with dal, bhortas are possibly the quintessential Bengali food, a staple in our diet.

‘Anondo loke, mangal aloke, birajo, sotto sundoro' – with these immortal words by Tagore as the underlying theme the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, is all set to celebrate the dawning of the Bengali year 1424.

Bidding farewell to the previous year and ushering in the New Year's renewed hope festivities of true grandeur and zeal; Pahela Baishakh is surely hailed with great gusto.

What does it take to be the quintessential Bengali? Some would say it is the celebrations that help us connect with our roots; most others would suggest the values and the etiquette and love for tradition.

The history of Bangladeshi pottery as an art form is an old one, dating as far back as the Mohenjodaro and Harappa civilisation.

Sailor is welcoming the festivities of Bengali New Year 1424 with a vibrant and colourful range of men's and women's ensembles.

Simplicity and sophistication is today's mantra for the modern women, no matter the occasion. Large statement pieces or smaller chic pendants, there is usually an occasion to sport all kinds.

'To reinvigorate a new look in the New Year' - With this expression Grameen Uniqlo brings out the new Baishakhi collection for the consumers; this Bengali New Year.

Bata, the European shoe brand, has launched a new collection with brand new technology that makes high heels more wearable!

Mayasir is showcasing a fine array of Baishakhi designs. It stands to represent a purely local orientation in styles that are diverse, yet functional.

Planning for a tea party with your favourite acquaintances? And confused as how to go about dishing up that unique, yet easy-to-do recipe? Tea is very much part of our Bengali lifestyle without which occasions remain incomplete. So, sit back, get relaxed and have a cup of tea. Celebrate summer with a candlelit evening high tea, and serve season-inspired recipes your guests are sure to enjoy.

Clad in a trendy green kaftan and blue jeans, Fariya Tazin, the uber-talented designer ushered me into her stunning apartment to share her fascinating journey with 'Polka Drops'.

Star Melodies, the initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, will host a celebration of traditional folk songs of Bengal by

300 Feet even a few years ago was, for me, the 'edge' of Dhaka. Back then it was more popularly known as Baluchor. It was desolate,

Ariel is your spirit animal.

Le Méridien Dhaka is currently hosting an Arabian food festival at their signature Mediterranean restaurant, Olea. The programme started on March 30 and will run till April 6, 2017.

With the upcoming Bengali New Year knocking on the door, Fashion Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (FEAB) has organised a fashion fest.

For the upcoming Bengali New Year, Radisson Blu Dhaka has a wide plethora of ambitious plans to pull through.

Pahela Baishakh is one of the most important cultural festivals for Bengalis, celebrated with much pomp and fervour.