It was a bright, sunny afternoon. The autumn sky wore a brilliant, clear blue. The rays of the sun shone through my balcony, casting a shadow on the floor that imitated the balustrade design. Despite the warmth, there was a comforting breeze singing cosy tunes of autumn.

The first-ever 100 mile marathon in Bangladesh took place on 17-18 January, 2020 at the Marine Drive Road, Cox’s Bazar. A total of 96 runners participated in this event. The marathon was listed in three categories; 50km, 100km, and 100miles.

It’s hard to imagine someone who hasn’t heard of Uber, considering, 22 percent of people in Dhaka has used the Uber app at least once, according to Uber. You can choose different types of rides, based on your need, from several available options. Their server monitors the whole ride so security, or unreasonable fares are never a concern.

A food festival showcasing the rustic flavours of Punjabi cuisine is being hosted at Kurry Accent. The festival, aptly titled ‘Virasat-e-India’ features some iconic, as well as some forgotten delicacies, curated by one of India’s most sought after home-chefs — Chef Sherry.

Headlining the fashion show for the evening, was an exclusive line up on the first day, featuring popular media personalities like actresses Sunerah Binte Kamal and Masuma Rahman Nabila, news presenter Safina Ahmed Tory, and singer Xefer, gracing the ramp.

A bright COLOURFUL affair

Back in 31 October, 2019, Malaysia Year of Healthcare Travel 2020, or MyHT2020, was launched in tandem with the country’s tourism campaign — Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020). MyHT2020 celebrates the importance of physical and mental well-being by inviting everyone to seek health and wellness treatments, whilst enjoying Malaysia’s tourism attractions.

Seeing your child coming home all dirty/muddy is not a sight most mothers would entertain with a smile, considering the amount of effort it would take to clean them up again. However, mothers also know this is an essential part of growing up, as they themselves

Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?

Marking the start of the year 2020, Sesh Darshan Ajmeri Gems House Ltd. has announced a special discount on gemstones throughout the month of January 2020.

A product line with a different outlook and on-par with the demands of the times — that’s all part of YoungKay’s spring collection.

With a view to lead responsible business activities, as well as to continue to support various activities, including eco-friendly initiatives throughout the local communities of Chattogram, Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View has taken a one-of-a-kind initiative.

In the West, ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’, because the holiday season is just around the corner.

An extravagant variety of flavours straight from the sea await sea food lovers this January, at Amaya Food Gallery, Amari Dhaka’s signature all-day dining restaurant.

To celebrate the changing of the seasons, fashion house Rang Bangladesh is ready as always with a new lineup. Bright colours with themed designs on cotton, khaadi, linen, endi with screen print, block print, embroidery and patch work are the highlights

Painting houses can be a painstaking and time-consuming task. From covering furniture, decorations, and preparing for the indoor dust storm, to buying appropriate paints, choosing the right shades, and getting a team of painters who know what to do, it is a complicated job.

Today’s young artists face their share of obstacles and struggles, which make their journey in the creative world rather unique.

Celebrating their second year of operations in Bangladesh, The Body Shop, the original, British-born, ethical cosmetics brand, has extended their retail footmark in the country by opening their second outlet at Dhaka’s Bashundhara City Shopping Complex.

Cash gifts are still considered tacky, but many nowadays opt for that than a piece of jewellery, or any other material item. Historically in our subcontinent, wealth was measured by gold or land. Money had no fixed value, and therefore, not considered a good gift.

Looking at our mothers, grandmothers, and their entire generations with supple, glowing skins can make us wonder what we are doing wrong, for their beauty seems everlasting, that too without a drop from bottled concoctions.