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Heritage / Old Dhaka Weddings: Of flavours and traditions

In Old Dhaka, kachchi biriyani has emerged as the quintessential wedding dish

3d ago

Heritage / Shakrain: Kites and tastes of Old Dhaka

Shakrain is now observed by the entire community of Old Dhaka

4d ago

Timeless Tagore: A celebration of Rabindranath’s artistic legacy

Maya Bengal in Motion is a celebration not only of dance but the limitless potential within Bangladesh’s creative community.

4d ago

“Bengal in Motion” — Rumana Chowdhury’s ode to heritage and art

They say a creative mind’s thirst for creation never ends, and this is especially true for Rumana Chowdhury.

4d ago

Heritage / The Dhaka Nawabs and their culinary adventures

Overlooking the Buriganga River, Ahsan Manzil is an architectural and historical gem of Old Dhaka.

4d ago

Preventing dementia through yoga

High cortisol levels — produced during prolonged stress — can damage the hippocampus

1w ago

Scientists say they've found a new colour, olo

Olo is not something you can see on a screen or paint on a wall.

1w ago

Sarod, sisterhood, and the quiet defiance of convention

For Ilham and Isra Fuljhuri Khan, music was not a choice — it was an inheritance.

1w ago

Leading the Payroll Banking Market

Understanding the importance of service standards, EBL launched its Payroll Banking department in 2011.

Berger EcoCoat: A revolutionary solution to combat air pollution in Bangladesh

Berger EcoCoat is more than a product; it’s a paradigm shift.

Meet the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team

These are the warriors of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team. And they play for dignity!

Falgun shenanigans

Keeping the viridity and vibrancy of Falgun in mind, you can be nature's belle for the occasion, to celebrate her rejuvenation, by wearing all those colours in your jewellery made of fresh flowers and even leaves.

8y ago

The alternative Pohela Falgun

The arrival of spring brings with it fresh hope and a renewed reason to celebrate life for us Bengalis who await its welcoming ceremony with much anticipation.

8y ago

Perfecting the Falgun look

The end of another drab winter and the beginning of a verdant spring - Pohela Falgun, the first day of the Bengali month of Falgun, brings along with itself a stream of vibrant colours and haul of festivals.

8y ago

Pohela Falgun – an easy guide for busy ones

To mark the end of mundane 'Magh' and a bleak winter, the much awaited Boshonto will be arriving shortly.

8y ago

Flowers for Falgun

Oh what a beautiful time of the year it is! The air is crisp and fresh, flower shrubs and plants withered by the ravages of winter are taking on a new lease of life and there is an added spring in one's step.

8y ago

LifeSpring to integrate mental, physical health care in Bangladesh

LifeSpring announces its soft launch at their first event ‘Break the Shackles’ at the MIDAS Financing Limited auditorium in Dhaka.

8y ago

Fashion through the years: Bangladesh

Almost 70 years ago, the subcontinent was liberated from colonist regime. It resurrected, only to find itself broken into many pieces and ultimately Bangladesh was born in 1971. Many styles have come and gone within this period but one thing has definitely remained constant throughout it all was the obsession of the people of Bengal, to look their best through thick and thin.

8y ago

Fashion through the ages: Malaysia

Bajukurung is a traditional Malay dress comprising a sarung, or a long skirt, and a long sleeved blouse. In the1950s, women would pair the blouse with a sarung made from kainsongket (a handwoven textured fabric with gold or silver threads) and accessorise with jewellery and a handbag before finishing off their look with bright red lipstick.

8y ago

Clay Station: Create, play, let loose

Remember playing with your clay dough as a child, molding it into different shapes and sizes? Do you want to revisit those childhood years or simply dream of sinking your hands in soft clay and shaping it, bringing it to life?

8y ago

A potpourri of culinary experiments

Not everyone has a sweet-tooth, some just prefer savoury snacks. If you choose to follow this recipe, you will see the addition of sausages, peppers and cheese turns the muffins into mini pizzas! These can satiate your 'pizza-cravings' in a simpler way.

8y ago