“Eve” mobile app promotions in the city

CITI Bangladesh celebrated International Women's Day 2014 in March by launching a mobile application catered to women called “Eve”. This app has been sponsored by Citi with the aim of empowering, inspiring and connecting women through knowledge.  Six months down the line, the promotion of this initiative has been recently taken over by the CitiWomen Bangladesh Network in order to increase the outreach of this app.
The app, which is only available for Android, contains selected content from Star Lifestyle and The Star from The Daily Star under categories such as fitness, recipes, recreation, careers, fashion and travel. Users of the app can go through the articles under different categories and sub-categories.   
The Network will launch this app in a selected number of universities and offices in Dhaka and Chittagong, which started off with a unique Roadshow from 10am-6pm in North South University on 15 September. Promotions will continue in IUB and BRAC University in September, followed by 3-4 other universities after Eid. The Network also plans to promote the app in some corporate offices.
Shams Zaman, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking (NSU Alumni) and Akher Mohammad, Head of Cash Product, TTS, attended the launch at North South University in the morning to show support for the initiative. During the promotional events, volunteers approach target audiences with leaflets and a special Eve trinket and show them how to download the app on their phones. International Beverage Private Ltd. is sponsoring Coca Cola for these events.

Peninsula Chittagong presents “Taste of India”

Just before the upcoming Eid ul Adha, the sacred Hindu festival, Durga Puja, will also be celebrated in all parts of Bangladesh in a grand manner.
Keeping these festivals in mind, the Peninsula Chittagong has planned to bring the festive fervour back to the port city. Starting from 25 September till the day of Durga Puja on 4 October, Peninsula Chittagong will celebrate The Taste of India at their Laguna Restaurant.
To make the atmosphere more magical the entire restaurant area has been decorated with the theme of Indian traditions and vibrant colours that also resembles the colours of different Indian foods and cultures. There will also be musicians who will perform live classical music for the guests.  
Guests can enjoy traditional Indian cuisines from different regions of India -- from 'pani puri' and 'rajma' to 'Hydrabadi biriyani' and 'tikka masala' to 'kulfi faluda'.  All will be presented by the hotel's own Indian chef.
Standard Chartered Bank is the valued banking partner in this festival. Rtv, Radio Today and The Daily Sun are the valued media partners.

Shwapno Life's Exclusive Eid and Puja Collection

For the upcoming Eid ul Adha and Durga Puja, Shwapno Life brings a whole new collection for their valued customers. In this exclusive collection, Shwapno Life has tried to highlight the glorious past of Bengal from the Mughal era. Also one can easily find the high influence of “terracotta” in the texture and design from the 16th to 19th century Mughal Era.
Shwapno Life also brought the festive mood of Durga Puja, the pleasantness of autumn in their Puja collection as well. One can easily distinguish the elements of Shwapno Life for their unique patterns representing the arts and the culture of ancient Bengal. The collection portrays the lifestyle of people living in the city, from regular trendy wear to exclusive party wear, using the techniques of block prints, screen prints, tie dye, machine embroidery, computer embroidery, Jamdani motives, zardousi, and patch-work combination.
For the Eid ul Adha and Puja, designs are inspired by geometric patterns, floral motifs and most importantly the essence of nature. The mood of fall can easily be sensed through the display of vibrant colours from nature like light blue, green, orange, pink with a pinch of western cut and pattern in comfortable fabrics like cotton and linen that will easily draw the attention fashion loving customers.
“Fashion has no religion, no boundaries,” says Sabbir Hasan Nasir, Executive Director of Shwapno Life, “In this collection, Shwapno has tried to present something to their customers which will augment their festive experience all the more.”

Shuishuta

SHUISHUTA has in their shelves attractively designed shirts, T-shirts (including V-necks), Polo shirts, fatuas, shalwar kameez sets, etc. The panjabis feature handprint, block and embroidery. The choice of fabrics has a focus on the 'deshi' ones.  One of the outlets of Shuishuta is located at 34, Aziz Supermarket, Shahbagh. Other outlets are in Jatrabari, Konapara and Barisal. The fashion brand preferred by the youth has prepared itself for the upcoming Eid, in accordance to the tastes and preferences for the group.
Shuishuta has in their shelves attractively designed shirts, T-shirts (including V-necks), Polo shirts, fatuas, shalwar kameez sets, etc. The panjabis feature handprint, block and embroidery. The choice of fabrics has a focus on the 'deshi' ones.  One of the outlets of Shuishuta is located at 34, Aziz Supermarket, Shahbagh. Other outlets are in Jatrabari, Konapara and Barisal.
The fashion brand preferred by the youth has prepared itself for the upcoming Eid, in accordance to the tastes and preferences for the group. Shuishuta has in their shelves attractively designed shirts, T-shirts (including V-necks), Polo shirts, fatuas, shalwar kameez sets, etc. The panjabis feature handprint, block and embroidery. The choice of fabrics has a focus on the 'deshi' ones.  One of the outlets of Shuishuta is located at 34, Aziz Supermarket, Shahbagh. Other outlets are in Jatrabari, Konapara and Barisal.

Signature by Runa Laila

Dresses designed by renowned singer Runa Laila are now available at well-known fashion house Mehejabeen. The line, called 'Signature by Runa Laila', is available at Mehejabeen's Banani-11 and Jamuna Future Park (D-block, ground floor) outlets.
Mehejabeen carries exclusive saris, shalwar kameez sets, lehengas, tops, children's dresses, panjabis, shoes, sandals, exclusive bags, cosmetics, jewellery, etc.
Renowned Indian designer Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi's dresses are also available here.

Spanish Festival @ Westin

The Westin Dhaka in association with Spanish Embassy, Emirates Airways and Indesore Roca, Dhaka Tribune and Radio Foorti has organised a Spanish Festival celebrating authentic cuisine from Spain from 18 to 27 September, 2014.
Mr. Patrick Sandoval Nichols, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Spain, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Diana Deguil, Roca responsible in Bangladesh; and Mr. Daniel Muhor, General Manager of Westin inaugurated the festival on September 18, 2014 at the Signature restaurant Seasonal Tastes (level 2) through a press conference.
This special celebration includes a vibrant food festival that promotes Spanish cuisine at Westin's signature restaurant Seasonal Tastes along with lively cultural programmes presented by famous singer Angelica Maria and dancer Maria Pilar. Guest Chef Gonzalo & Chef Guido will give our guests a truly authentic taste of Spanish cuisine bringing with him the expertise and passion of Spanish food.
For more information or table reservations please call 989 1988 or visit us on: www.facebook.com/the westindhaka