Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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Wedding shenanigans

Planning a wedding is a lot of hard work. Not only the wedding and the reception itself, but the pre- wedding events take up a lot of effort and time; and of course they are more the fun!
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Perfume World signs up with Daraz

Daraz.com.bd, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, adds another feather to its cap by signing on the country’s top
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Seasonal pickles

The kitchen bazars are now flooded with a variety of fresh vegetables. To make best use of them while they last, pickling them is a good option. The following are quite simple, hassle free preparations (although not necessarily made from winter vegetables) and will last a long time with proper preservation.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

50 percent discount on buffet at Amari

Amaya Food gallery (an eatery of Amari Dhaka) is currently offering a flat 50 percent discount on buffet meals. Enjoy buffet lunch or
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

TIKLY

Perhaps the most “bridal” of all jewellery pieces, the 'tikly' has recently seen an urban revival. Bridal headpieces have been a time long tradition in Bengali weddings,
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Raven: Le REVE's Gothic winter collection

For this season, Le Reve - the country's leading apparel and lifestyle brand - has come up with a fresh new collection titled 'The Raven',
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Limelight on Zoan Ash

Zoan Ash is under the international limelight - from appearing at the Emmy’s, to coming up in an international newspaper, to dressing
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Winter sun protection

Just because the weather is getting colder a lot of us have the tendency to skimp on sunscreen. It is colder, not as much sun outside, and
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Understanding HIV and AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a form of virus that may cause an infection, but AIDS is a condition or a syndrome.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Contouring is the name of the game

Bold matt lips and shimmer eyes are on the global runway scene this Fall/Winter 2016.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Aarong's ravishing wedding collection

Bangladesh's iconic brand Aarong is one that we associate with delicate local craftsmanship, versatility, guaranteed quality and of course a social cause – empowerment of rural artisans in an effort towards poverty alleviation.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Newlyweds' finances

Anabil and Labonno got married a month ago. They have been in a relationship since high school and graduated from the same medical college. The wedding day frenzy for Anabil and Labonno just ended, and they went for their honeymoon, had a grand time, and now begins real life.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Walking the walk

The trousseau, makeup, invitations, decorations and good food – seemingly the order of the messy events a.k.a. wedding are in order.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Just married!

Out of my dreams and into your arms I long to fly I will come as evening comes to woo a waiting sky. Out of my dreams and into the hush of falling shadows, When the mist is low and stars are breaking through Then out of my dreams I'll go Into a dream with you.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

A grand gesture

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.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Soundtrack for the 'deshi' wedding

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.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Straight from kitchen: Finger-Licking feasts at 3 Dragons at Pearl

Created from a few simple ingredients, this visually alluring dish provides an explosion of tastes and textures, leaving one’s palate with the lingering fragrance of green tea and crunchy texture of the prawns.
24 November 2016, 12:35 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Sticky notes can make fun outfits. Just make 'em extra sticky.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM

DIY: A pest free haven

Are you frustrated with the pests and bugs invading your home again and again? Do they just come back every time you thought you were done with them? Here is how you can create a pest free haven once and for all!
22 November 2016, 06:31 AM

Host your dream wedding at the Oasis of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

When you are considering different venues for your wedding or grand reception this year, chances are you will be told by someone close
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM