Although doors rarely provide much of a design bang, they do contribute substance to a room. Exterior doors require more heft then interior ones.

Some would say that the seven towers at the Savar National Monument of Bangladesh represent the seven 'Bir-sreshtho' and others would argue that no, they speak on behalf of the seven major revolutionary events (the language movement of 1952 followed by the mass upheavals of 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1969 and finally the Liberation War of 1971), leading gradually to independence and victory of this country.

“Amar shonar Bangla, Ami tomay bhalobashi…” that is how our beloved national anthem begins. School children still add a cute extension of a separate “eeeee…” at the end.

Sorrow is a natural part of existence. “I fall upon the thorn of life! I bleed” As Shelley puts it. But there’s a type of sadness and despondency that is not natural. What can we do when we or one of our loved ones are suffering from such conditions?

There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as strolling through the grasslands of Northern Thailand on elephant back.

The island state of Hawai'i has been called a paradise in this world. Its multifarious scenic beauty, magnificent beaches, active volcanoes, flora-fauna, and its vast distance from nearest land, have made it a very attractive spot to visit.

The recipes have been prepared by Syed Tazammul Huq, Executive Chef, Watercress Restaurant, Dhaka.

The Lobster Thermidor is a favoured French delicacy consisting of a creamy mixture of cooked lobster meat and cheese, stuffed into a lobster shell. The sauce used for the dish generally must always contain mustard.

Fried Bananas with ice cream This recipe was prepared by Jewel Rozari, Chef de partie, Huang Ho, Platinum Suites.

Ditch the cowboy belt buckle. Please.

Thank you for sharing your problem with us. We really appreciate that you felt confident in sharing your family history with us and we are sorry for your loss.

BDRUNNERS, a running community based in Dhaka, and Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Bangladesh jointly organised a 5-km charity run on the morning of Friday, December 2.

The Westin Dhaka has introduced a bistro menu at Prego, the signature Italian restaurant.

Stripes are perhaps the oldest yet never-been-out of style element of fashion, if ever there was one.

The Bangladeshi culinary tapestry is steeped in tradition and famous for its distinctive taste, be it savoury or sweet.

In my first stint in Dhaka, I had the good fortune of visiting Mostakim in Mohammadpur.

Wash and clean chicken, cut the pieces lengthwise. Cut all vegetables as well, each piece 2-inch in length. Boil chicken with salt and 3 cups of water.

Ever wondered why the South-Asian in us could not cope up with dreary white walls? We are jazzy folks, we need hues and colours in all aspects of our lives and there you go - walls cannot be left alone.

The Greeks love a salad that embodies everything about a Mediterranean diet: greens, freshness, olive oil and the zest of a lemon, or perhaps balsamic vinegar.

Ask any layman, a 'zilch-tech', the definition of a speaker, chances are they would immediately conjure an image of pitiful pocket-sized Bluetooth speakers, or the familiar monstrosities they find in rock concerts.