#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

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Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

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Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
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The trusty petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly is one of those things that can be found in every household. In fact, it is hard to not have some version of a memory of your mum applying it all over your dry skin, or chapped lips, when you were younger. I
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Fashion in the outskirts

The next thing to figure out is which outfit works best for these kinds of outings, especially considering there’s going to be a lot of nature, greenery, earth, and open skies to deal with.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Aiburo bhaat

An integral part of the wedding celebrations here is the ‘aiburo bhaat’ — a symbolic sendoff meal arranged by the family, featuring delectable dishes the bride is fond of. Traditionally hosted by the family a day before the big day, nowadays, families host this feast for their beloved children two-three days in advance.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

A delightful day

“Oh! This is so you. What a wonderful colour! You have to buy this right away,” says one lady to another.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Hold a memorable wedding at Pan Pacific Sonargaon this season

As winter rolls in, the wedding season too is kicking off. And Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is all set for hosting that dream wedding at their Oasis outdoor venue, or their Grand Ballroom indoor venue, with attractive packages.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Platinum Lounge Sylhet wins International Curry Life Award

Platinum Lounge, a one-of-its-kind world class lounge and restaurant set in the budding metropolitan of Kumar Para, Sylhet, has won the prestigious Curry Life Award in the category of “International Hospitality Award 2019-20.”
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

“Discover Dakshin” at Kurry Accent

South Indian delicacies are well known for their simple but powerful flavours. With this in mind, Kurry Accent will be showcasing iconic delights like Vada, Sambar, Ven Pongal, Uttapa and many more delicious items at their South Indian Food Festival aptly titled “Discover Dakshin.”
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Mohammadpur welcomes SaRa’s latest outlet

SaRa, the lifestyle brand from Snowtex Group, has opened its third outlet on Ring Road, one of Mohammadpur’s most popular spots.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

End of season price cuts from Kay Kraft

Celebrate with a variety of new clothes befitting the season with special discounts from Kay Kraft. Up to 50 percent discount can be enjoyed on clothing items, as well as ornaments, gift items, and home décor items.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Le Reve Winter 2019 collection now in stores

Le Reve, one of the country’s leading fashion brands, recently launched its winter 2019 collection. Themes, international trends and local tastes have been taken into account for this season’s collection
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Multicultural China

Our plane touched down on 14 August, 2019, and the first thing we noticed in China was the heat and humidity, but the most difficult part of the trip has to be the language barrier, as most people were only familiar with their own native tongue.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Behind the scenes of Dan Cake Bangladesh

The sheer volume of packaged snacks in the local market is mind boggling! And with that come the dregs of doubt; what exactly is being put inside these edibles, packed under eye-catching wrappings?
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Set a picnic, please

I have quite the humongous extended family. For the sake of clarity, just my first cousins alone sum up to a hundred plus figure. My eldest cousin is older than my mother, and my mum is now in her early ’70s!
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ begins

‘Food Education: The Culture of Taste’ is the theme of the fourth edition of the ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ — which started from 18 November, and will run until 24 November, 2019.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Lip care with flare — the early prep edition

Hardly anyone passes a winter without chapped lips. No matter how good the arsenal of lip care products, something always goes wrong, the end result being chapped lips, or peeling skin.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

KFC heats things up with Red Hot Chicken

As we all know, KFC had changed the fried chicken game with their constant innovations and variety on flavours. After conquering Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

A house worth seeing

Have you ever wanted to take a few days off, away from all the traffic, stress, and worries? To be honest, it is something we all want, but the sad truth is that there are very limited chances of such an escape in Bangladesh
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Venturini By You Design Your Own Shoe

Apex has launched a bespoke line of shoes, Venturini By You, exclusively for those who prefer to have things that have a reflection of their distinctive personality.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Oroddho: Small steps towards a big difference

While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

The Brahma mudra

Externally simple, the Brahma mudra allows you to access deeper channels of inner focus. Everyone can do it, but its potency grows as students go deeper into their practice.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM