Bata unveils its Spring-Summer collection

Bata Bangladesh unveiled Spring-Summer collection, and organised a footwear fashion show on that regrad, at Level-7 of Bashundhara City. Kumar Nitesh, managing director of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. inaugurated this auspicious occasion. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan, group managing director, IPIBS, F. Garcia, group managing director, Bata Emerging Market (West) and senior executives of Bata Bangladesh were also present there.
The fashion show was segmented by different categories (men's collection, ladies collection and children's collection) -- featuring different lifestyles following the latest trend -- through country's top fashion models.
The fashion show introduced this year's Spring-Summer collection with the existing brands -- Ambassador, Marie Claire, Bata Comfit, Weinbrenner, Power, Northstar and Bubblegummers of Bata Bangladesh.

New home décor store opens in Banani

On 28 February, 2014 a new home decor store, named Home Works, was inaugurated in Banani. The president of Dhaka Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Rokia Afzal Rahman, attended the event as the chief guest.
The creative minds of a few interior, fashion and landscape designers, as well as experienced professionals, got together to bring customers in Bangladesh closer to a wide range of products -- carefully chosen from different regions, based on the beauty, affordability and exclusivity -- and created the concept of Home Works.
This store aims not only at satisfying the needs and aesthetic requirements of a niche market, but also reaching out to a broader spectrum of customers, and to act as a bridge between them and the array of original products available in different parts of the world.
Through this process, Home Works also hopes to build a space, where customers can come and get inspired, and to explore the amalgamation of aesthetics and functionality put together. You don't have to let accessibility and affordability get in the way of your creativity anymore. Visit its facebook www.facebook.com/homeworks.decor.

Smart Diet Restaurant inaugurated

On 16 February, 2014 a new restaurant (named Smart Diet) -- and a unique concept indeed -- was introduced in Bangladesh. The event was held at Gulshan Club. Diet and nutrition consultant Dr.Masuma Aktar and many personalities from show business were present in the ceremony. The event also hosted a cultural programme conducted by Close-up star Mehrab Shah.
Dr.Masuma Aktar concept is of providing a 'magic diet concept' which is delivered to the clients from Smart Diet Restaurant. Many of us have experienced that even if we start a diet, we end up not abiding by it because all the foods needed are not available in our homes. This is where Smart Diet comes into play: it delivers you the required foods, according to the diet, to your home. This is the first time such a concept has been implemented in Bangladesh. The organisation guarantees up to 10 kilograms of weight loss in 6 weeks.
Smart Diet Restaurant is a sister concern of The Grill House, an eatery in Gulshan-1.   
Hotline: 01973349999. Website: www.smartdietbd.com. Address: House 6, Road 28, Block A, Banani, Dhaka.

Lotto's new flagship outlet

Italian brand Lotto has inaugurated its flagship outlet in Malibagh Chowdhurypara. Filippo Pellizzari, area manager of Lotto Sports, Emranul Huq, deputy managing director, Dhaka Bank and Kazi Jamil Islam, managing director, Lotto Bangladesh Limited and other officials and guests were present in the opening ceremony.

KFC brings Chicken Sub with 3 flavours

KFC, a globally renowned and internationally beloved restaurant chain, from the house of Transcom Foods Limited, is home to some of the world's most favourite foods. KFC, in its continuous effort to bring the best food to its consumers, has come up with new Chicken Sub, featuring three flavours:  BBQ, sweet chili and thousand island. Chicken Sub is now available in all KFC outlets.
On 1 March, 2014, it celebrated the launching ceremony of this new Chicken Sub at its Gulshan outlet -- with Akku Chowdhury, managing director and CEO of Transcom Foods Ltd. and renowned celebrities like Munmun, Bonna Mirza, Topu and Tusty.
This grand launching ceremony included a brief speech by Akku Chowdhury followed by a star-studded photo session and dance performance by Nrittyam Dance Group.
KFC has come up with some price-cut products, such as Chicken Snacker, Chicken Snacker Box, Strips Snack Box, Spicy Thai Chicken Rice, Variety Meal and Boneless Chicken Strips (3 pieces and 6 pieces). This is a gesture to thank our customers and celebrate our Independence Day.
Pizza Hut and KFC are international restaurant chains in Bangladesh having commenced operations with their flagship outlets in Gulshan-1 from 2003 and 2006 respectively. Transcom Foods Limited, a subsidiary of Transcom Group, also runs the operations of Pizza Hut Delivery in Bangladesh.

Shilu Abed Crafts Award 2014

The Shilu Abed Crafts Award 2014 ceremony was held in the BRAC Centre Auditorium, Mohakhali on March 5. This year, the award was given to veteran silk weaver of Chapai Nawabgonj, Chandicharan Das, to honour his lifetime achievement.
Sponsored by the Shilu Abed Trust, the event was organised by the Bangladesh National Crafts Council. Named after the late Shilu Abed, Director of Aarong, the award has been given to individuals making significant contributions to crafts since 1998. This lifetime achievement award ceremony for dedicated craftsmen has taken place every year on her birthday, 5 March. So far, there have been 44 recipients of this prestigious award. Present at the event were National Crafts Council President Munira Emdad, Vice-President Chandra Shekhar Saha and Executive Member Ruby Chuznavi, among many others. Shilu Abed was fondly remembered by all the participants and many spoke about the activities of the Shilu Abed Trust.