The social media, particularly Facebook, has introduced me to a new world; a world that reeks of people's bad taste and poor choices. Welcome to the world of cursing!

A very big attraction for us in Shantiniketan is this little shack by the Prantik rail station.

It is that time of the year when we have to file our tax returns. I hope all of you remembered from one of my previous articles the tips about being prepared for it.

Hotel Amari Dhaka, at its Cascade Lounge, has arranged a grand treat for all the pizza lovers out there. The unlimited pizza offer is where you can indulge in different flavours of pizzas and one serving of soft drink at Tk999 net.

The café culture in Dhaka over the past decade has seen incredible evolution. There are cafés serving everything from filling savoury dishes to sweets and snacks.

Not all cuts of meat are created equal. The unique parts of bovine anatomy translate to distinct tastes and there are not many places in Dhaka where you can enjoy the broad range of delicacies under one roof. A churrascaria -- Brazilian barbeque and grill restaurant -- is a genre of eatery that allows you to do just that.

Cactus are legends when it comes to holding their drinks. You'd think they'd be a natural occurring fauna from the Irish or Scottish lands given their reputation, but their name instantly conjures up images of dry, parched lands.

Stepping out of the house, most people are busy squinting eyes, wrinkling noses, trying to avoid the scorching sun.

Once upon a time - when Facebook was not yet born, when people would actually depend on handwriting more than keyboards, when finding a new friend was not just a click away - there used to be a way through which people would make friends: pen pals.

A train ride from Barcelona to the Paris Gar de Lyon, is a long one. Even though we Bangladeshis are used to spending hours on the streets of Dhaka to get to Motijheel from Gulshan, the 6 hour train ride from Spain to France is quite a long one for Europeans.

Your father's moustache wax will be found on your bed.

Marred by years of political and sectarian violence, Karachi does not have the best reputation; judging by news headlines over the past few years, many would think of it as being a highly intolerant urban centre.

Imagine, the first man emerges into the world and wanders around, clueless, for two days and on the third day, he has stubble making him a “real” man and the stubble becomes the very first style of facial hair. The road was not easy after that. Facial hair has become the modern male equivalent to a makeover; a solution to all appearance related problems.

Radiant Bonsai Society had organised an exhibition at W V A Auditorium, Dhanmondi.

Hurry till stocks last! Rang is offering up to 70 per cent discounts on a range of products at all outlets, except the Deshidosh stores.

The main concept of wedding fair is to bring out each and every element related to weddings, from the matchmaker to the sweets, under the same roof to simplify the process of organising a complete wedding event for the people in Chittagong.

A secret I am about to divulge taking great risk on my own beard. Dear ladies, when men accuse you of spending hours before the mirror, ask them how long they actually take to be satisfied with the trimming of their moustache and beard in an expensive salon.

My mother had diabetes, hypertension, dementia and Parkinsonism. She started suffering from these diseases at the age of 40 onwards.

There is a long procession marching forward, in perfect symphony, each step a beat attuned to a rhythm yet to be understood.

We went back to Shantiniketan. After 4 long years. And found that the place has changed almost beyond recognition.