#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.

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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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This Week's Horrorscope

Sundays are the best of the worst.
10 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baisakhi collection from Banglar Mela

Fashion house Banglar Mela is all set for the seasonal festivities with a splendid baishakhi collection. The most traditional and main glamour of Pahela Baishakh, "Mongol Shobhajatra," is the main theme of this season's attire.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Colourful Baishakhi selection from Gentle Park

Variations in patterns, eye catching motifs and unique prints- these are all the highlights from Gentle Park’s collection for Baishakh.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi discounts from Karupalli

With the Baishakhi festivities ahead, Karupalli, the sales and display centre of Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) is having up to 50 percent off on their products.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Le Méridien Dhaka set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh

The venue will be decorated with a Baishakhi theme, and there will be face painting and live music performances to create the perfect ambiance for the festival.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi collection from Megh

Fashion house Megh is focusing on children’s wear this Baishakh, alongside their regular offers.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Lucrative packages from The Palace Luxury Resort

Plan your next family vacation at the largest resort in Bangladesh surrounded by pristine nature with tan exclusive offer of kids stay free!
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi preparations at Radisson Blu Chattogram

As the year 1425 bows out for 1426, Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View too is gearing up for a glamorous event.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi festival at Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort

For Baishakh this year, the Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort promises an extravagant event for its guests.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Welcome Baishakh at The Westin Dhaka

Get ready to welcome the Bengali New Year of 1426 with colourful festivities and mouthwatering Bengali food at The Westin Dhaka.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Woman’s World now in Mirpur

The latest branch of Woman’s World has now opened in Mirpur. The new branch has attractive new offers, including 20 percent off on all services for the month.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM

“Baishakh ShorGol 1426” at InterContinental Dhaka

To celebrate one of the most colourful days of the year in style, InterContinental Dhaka is offering “Baishakh ShorGol 1426.”
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

House of Ahmed: the new face of luxury ethnic couture in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the land of legendary artisans who have mastered their skills through years of specialised practice, and by the generations, these skills are passed down.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

BSMMU approves to run a course on Autism and NDDs

The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) received the approval to run a course on Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs) by the Academic Council of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on 1 April, 2019.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Hair for the Baishakhi

For your hair to look perfect on a specific date, you should start preparing beforehand. We vouch for walking the extra mile to take care of your mane regularly.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Know your hand wash!

There are innumerable hand care products these days- hand and nail creams, balms, hand cuticle cream, hand gel cleansers, hand manicure butter, hand sanitisers, and of course, the hand wash.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Bring in Baishakh with boundless Bangalianaa!

What is your earliest memory of Baishakh? Is it of soothing Tagore songs playing in the background, the sight of your mother adorned in her festive red and white Gorod sari...
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

A village fair

As our lives move away from our rural agrarian roots, more and more traditions that were quintessential to the Bengali experience are slowly lost.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Deshi begins at home

Walking down the brick lane of the 200-year-old Panam Nagar had me in a fully nostalgic mood, my usual dreamy self reminiscing of the bygone glamour, and the grandeur of the lifestyles of traders and landlords.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Paanta Bhaat

A meal of leftover rice soaked in water overnight. Sounds familiar? Rice has been the staple food in many parts of the world, including Bangladesh, for so many years. In Bangladesh, paanta bhaat plays a huge part in the festivities of Pahela Baishakh.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM