Many Bangladeshis experience depression and anxiety, but the general mass lack awareness on the causes, the symptoms or treatment of mental illnesses. Often people are even oblivious to fact that they suffer from mild to severe forms of depression.

Single pleated saris, bright red 'alta', and a pair of fine bangles - these are synonymous to 'Bangaliana'. In the bygone era, ladies of Bengal used to pride themselves with the rarest collection of ornaments, and amongst it, an exclusive pair of bangles always reigned supreme.

An online store with more than 22,000 followers on Facebook, 6 Yards Story, is a flourishing store and a favourite of many fashionistas of today. The page started off in 2012 selling taant saris, brought directly from the famous 'taant ghor' in Sirajganj but later shifted to making trendy jewellery infused with traditional influence. It appeals to youngsters for its exclusive and chic designs.

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BDRUNNERS, a running community based in Dhaka, and Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Bangladesh jointly organised a 5-km charity run on the morning of Friday, December 2.

The Westin Dhaka has introduced a bistro menu at Prego, the signature Italian restaurant.

Stripes are perhaps the oldest yet never-been-out of style element of fashion, if ever there was one.

The Bangladeshi culinary tapestry is steeped in tradition and famous for its distinctive taste, be it savoury or sweet.

In my first stint in Dhaka, I had the good fortune of visiting Mostakim in Mohammadpur.

Wash and clean chicken, cut the pieces lengthwise. Cut all vegetables as well, each piece 2-inch in length. Boil chicken with salt and 3 cups of water.

Ever wondered why the South-Asian in us could not cope up with dreary white walls? We are jazzy folks, we need hues and colours in all aspects of our lives and there you go - walls cannot be left alone.

The Greeks love a salad that embodies everything about a Mediterranean diet: greens, freshness, olive oil and the zest of a lemon, or perhaps balsamic vinegar.

Ask any layman, a 'zilch-tech', the definition of a speaker, chances are they would immediately conjure an image of pitiful pocket-sized Bluetooth speakers, or the familiar monstrosities they find in rock concerts.

To most non-musicians the guitar is simply an instrument but to people who live and breathe music it is a six-stringed companion, always there to create sound waves in resonance to that person's state of mind, a wooden base with a sound hole to collect all sorts of emotions, but most importantly a medium to express oneself and to communicate to the outside world through music.

These recipes have been prepared by Mitun Paul, Head Chef and Continental Chef, Spitfire.

The Weeknd's new album is pretty good. Listen to it.

The great Bangladeshi wedding season is here again. It is an exciting time of the year when everyone's social calendar is abuzz with invitations to weddings and countless events related to each of those. Amidst such chaos, one aspect that is crucial to keep in mind is the all-important wedding gift.

Let's go back a couple of decades, to the days of 'borof-pani', Powerpuff Girls and happily ever afters. Back when the Internet still had not replaced television, we would enjoy singing along jingles that played all throughout the days with our siblings and cousins.

The weddings may be over but the long list of post-wedding luncheons and dinners have just begun. The following are some recipes

Paprika Restaurant and Convention Centre has opened their outlet in the capital's Dhanmondi. The restaurant features beautiful décor, live