Some of the grandest foods of our country are made best in Old Dhaka.

If you want to enjoy a wide assortment of kebabs, or perhaps if you are fancying a plate of biriyani, Zaffran is a new restaurant in town you should pay a visit to.

Nose pins are a big part of tradition in many countries. Even though it was a part of Middle Eastern culture, in the 16th century, the wives of the Mughal kings of India started to wear nose pins in the most simplest of forms. The pins were floral patterned dots attached to a small stem which had a firm screw to hold it inside the nostril. They were also seen wearing big circular hoops which covered a part of their upper lip.

I grew up reading a lot of books. Reading is an old habit and a way for me to get away -- sometimes from problems, sometimes from reality and sometimes even from myself, and become immersed in a completely different world.

Grey hair was a symbol of being old back in the day, but those days have changed. Aging is a natural process which a lot of us want to avoid, but nature is persistently keen on bringing it upon us.

Dona media and Bestcom have jointly arranged a cooking reality show for this Ramadan, called “Pran Gura Masala Cooking Star 2016 powered by KIAM”, aimed at corporate women.

Do not confuse the title with Jamaica, the island country in the Caribbean. This Jamaica is a neighbourhood in Queens, the New York City borough, which often claims to be one of the most ethnically diverse places on earth.

This Ramadan, Persona brings three different packages for their customers.

One of the best ways to express yourself is through what you wear. Your outfit can reflect your mood, style and your personality. So, why limit yourself to mundane, bland dresses when you have the potential to do so much more?

Shadhona started its journey more than two decades ago.

Furniture plays a major role in our home design. Fortunately there is a lot to choose from, ranging from modern, sleek designs to classic pieces. Our choices will depend on personal taste, but there needs to be other considerations as well.

‘Enchanteur presents Bangladesh Makeup Festival June 2016' will be held on 3 and 4 June, 2016, at Hotel Sarina. The fair will showcase 30 of the most popular makeup stores among the youth of Dhaka City.

Spray eggplant with oil. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a large plate.

Le Meridien has organised a carnival for kids and families to kick off the summer vacation in style.

“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, 'This is what it is to be happy.'”

L'Asparagus will be offering different dishes from eighteen different countries at the restaurant for the coming month.

The blissful month of Ramadan is upon us and the Westin Dhaka is ready to present stimulating iftar and sehri experiences at its signature venues.

Take a grain of rice. Now sniff it.

Celebrity chef Kiran Jethwa traverses the length of Bangladesh, one of the top fish producing nations, and discovers that the country’s fishing industry is as diverse as it can be dangerous.

Increasing water intake is an absolute must in order to survive this summer. Drinking 9 to 10 glasses of water a day is a healthy start.