Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!

Shakrain Festival's fireworks light up Old Dhaka's skies annually but pose serious environmental, health, and safety risks. Fireworks harm children, elders, animals, and nature. Centralized displays or sustainable alternatives could reduce noise, pollution, and casualties.

A little research into history suggests that as a nation obsessed with festivity, colours and celebrations, depression or any other mental health condition typically takes the backstage in our considerations.

Historically, they were used to seal official documents, with the rings being stamped on or dipped in hot wax seals or soft clay. Signet rings were perceived to be the more official counterpart of signatures, akin to fingerprints.

The connection between sleep and diet is not a simple one. Many aspects, including physical and mental health, exposure to light, and other underlying physical issue, affect sleep. Diet too is multifaceted. Individuals can have distinct reactions to different diets, making it hard to generalise about the perfect regimen to good eating for everyone.

In the past 35 years as a pilot, Sikder Ahmed Noman has flown to over 150 destinations around the world and come across countless picturesque views.

Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?

Future prediction kindles our sense of curiosity, from streets of Dhaka where Parrots picking out cards containing random wisdoms that predict your destiny to a coffee cup reader café in Turkey, we love venturing into the world of fortune telling.

Living a life without our daily digital necessities almost feels like a distant memory. From ordering groceries, indulging a midnight craving to calling a ride on the go is now an innate part of our daily lives without which,

Working in international development for almost two decades has been a truly enriching experience.While my work has taken

Do you remember the countless hours you used to spend doing all sorts of things at the playground? Those were fun days and one can only hope that the same opportunity is available for the children of today,

If you are looking for something fluffy with excellent heat-retaining capability, comforters are one of the best options to choose from. Duvets are quite similar to comforters, except for a few differences. Duvets should be used with duvet covers, thus allowing you achieve multiple looks for your room décor by regularly changing the covers.

Happy New Year! The arrival of the New Near brings new hope and ushers new opportunities for you to seize. Let’s check what’s in store for you in 2022.

With the next year knocking at our doors, it is almost time to bid adieu to 2021 – and what an eventful year it has been! Among the many affairs,

For several decades, Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) has been holding the largest philatelic exhibitions in Asia, but since the onset of the pandemic it came to a standstill.

Gifts are not only a customary part of Christmas, but also an endearing way to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. Here are some ideas for the present to make this exchange more personal and wholehearted.

The seasonal tradition of decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most anticipated events every year.

Leading Japanese building materials group of companies LIXIL’s first experience centre starts its journey in Dhaka. LIXIL is well known for their innovative and pioneering water and housing products.

InterContinental Dhaka will hold festive celebrations during the upcoming season of festivity. 

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your holidays? I’ve got just the treat for you!