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Driving home past midnight were Ghulam Sumdany Don and his wife. They were returning to their Bashundhara residence after dropping one of their friends off at the airport. As their car stood at the gate of their home, waiting for the guard to unlock it, they found themselves in an unprecedented and baffling situation. A biker gang had encircled them with one of them demanding Don to come out of the car. He

A prime example of the negative relation between chocolate and stress is that, most people like to indulge themselves in a chocolate or two or maybe five whenever they feel pressured or stressed.

Oh the sweet love that is chocolate. How much we love this heavenly concoction. Ever wonder where it all began though? The best way to go about that is to start by who had that first taste of it, and that honour goes to the first European explorer Hernán Cortés, who was given a cup of 'xocoatl' by Montezuma, the Aztec emperor. The Aztecs considered the drink so glorious that it was served in golden goblets to only members of the imperial family. However, it was a far cry from the comforting frothy drink we now know, because back then, it was bitter, and served cold.

In modern day television and cinema, the idea of individualism is almost becoming non-existent. The same thick brows, dull stare and heavily contoured cheeks on everyone are proving to be rather monotonous. At times like these, one cannot help but be nostalgic about the fashion icons who dominated the silver screen with their unique fashion statements, eternal grace and irreplaceable charm and poise. Be it the Golden age of Hollywood, ultimate bohemian chic or sweetness personified in a pair of lively eyes — all of these beauty divas were poetry in motion, having something uniquely dazzling to offer and still remain etched in our hearts.

'Open Space Theatre' was launched back in January 2017, inspired by the love of theatre. Their youthful team strives to bring honest, open, and vivid performances to entertain audiences. Their first production, '12 Angry Men', is a masterpiece by the American film writer, Reginald Rose. Their previous 9 shows received tremendous audience appreciation.

Pickles aren't just an integral part of a traditional Bengali cuisine. It's part of even those evening hangouts in the balcony where one would directly dip their fingers into the jar of newly-made mango or olive pickles. While the Bengali love for pickles is one that knows no bounds, time and space constraints in the busy city-life can make it quite difficult for urbanites to satisfy their pickle cravings. And that is where Pickle Nation comes in.

Beauty salon Persona has special offers throughout the month of May with special packages especially for Mother's Day. On the day, 13 May, 2018, mothers and daughters can enjoy a 12 percent discount on any of their services. Persona is also offering three special Motherhood Packages priced at Tk 1,700, Tk 2,500 and Tk 3,300. They are also offering a12 percent off on hair colour and re-bonding for the month of May. As always, the Persona outlets are

On 7 May, 2018, TraumaLink, a voluntary free emergency first aid service that helps the people injured on the highways of Bangladesh, officially expanded its operation by expanding 10km over the Dhamrai Highway. TraumaLink's Emergency First Aid Service will soon be active on 100 km Highway Area- 50km in Daudkandi- Comilla - Dhaka Chittagong Highway, 40 km in Manikganj- Dhaka Aricha Highway and 10 km in Gazipur- Dhaka Mymensingh Highway.

Fasting is an essential part of faith in innumerable religions spread across the world. Yet, the fundamental difference between fasting in Islam and other beliefs is that the one prescribed in the sacred book of Islam ensures that although abstinence is there, the permitted period of food consumption guarantees that there is no real chance of malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake.

How many times has it happened that the crisp dimple on your tie disappeared minutes after masterfully forming it under your tie knot, making it look like a flat one dimensional plane? How many times have you cried over the seam at the back of your tie ripping off weeks after you've bought it? Why can't you get rid of that crease on your tie even though you have ironed it so many times already that you've lost count? That's probably because you haven't been purchasing your neckties from the right stores; stores which will make sure that your money is spent well.

Do you believe in first impressions? Of course, you do! Why else would you want to look on point to a job interview, or saying hi to your crush? Question is, how will you leave the next person you meet with an everlasting impression if you are put down by The Fashion Police for wearing a pair of chinos which look more like a swimsuit?

As we welcome a brand new Ramadan and Eid this summer, we also embrace an array of new styles, looks and combinations waiting to take over our old wardrobe. Some trends will go right out of the window, while few others will be greeted with open arms. With that in mind here are some fashion predictions for Eid-ul-Fitr, 2018 presented by Star Lifestyle.

In 2007, I was working in Nagasaki, Japan, during my college summer break. My team traveled around the prefecture, teaching English to adorable Japanese school children of various ages. In between, we got to enjoy breaks, and stay with host families so we could live like the locals.

Sporadic bouts of sadness lead to a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, Borthers Furniture Ltd. is running a special campaign titled 'Boishakh to boishakh offer Kistite Ghor Sajbe Sobar.' This campaign allows customers to get a 12 month installment service. It will run till 14 May, 2018. Also, Brothers Furniture is offering from 5 to 15 percent discounts on their furniture.

Start with the mise-en-scene. Like a movie set, the floor plan and lighting are vital to the decoration. A modern house has a strategic base; electronic lives now call for strategic power socket planning. Even the best seat in the house needs a charger for your phone nearby. Socket distances should be convenient to accessibility, and all of this must add to the aesthetics.

People have the general perception that leisurely pursuits like stamps and coin collecting are dying pursuits. This is far from reality, as the exhibition — Numismatic, Philatelic and Hobby-Item Exhibition2018 — organised by Chittagong Collector's Club between Thursday, 3 May and Saturday, 5 May at the Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Gallery, Zilla Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong will show.

Cold cuts are precooked meat that are sliced and packaged, contrary to the belief that it is prepared raw. Many are unaware that the common pepperoni topping that we see on pizzas is also a kind of cold cut.

In the current context, where food adulteration is a common phenomenon, perhaps consuming seasonal fruits, in their right season, is as safe as we can be from toxic chemical preservatives. They are also cheaper and as the years go round, makes sure that the taste buds don't get bored.