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Heritage / Old Dhaka Weddings: Of flavours and traditions

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

1d ago

Heritage / Shakrain: Kites and tastes of Old Dhaka

Shakrain is now observed by the entire community of Old Dhaka

2d 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.

2d 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.

2d ago

Heritage / The Dhaka Nawabs and their culinary adventures

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

2d ago

Preventing dementia through yoga

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

6d 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.

6d ago

Sarod, sisterhood, and the quiet defiance of convention

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

6d 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!

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For the upcoming Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day, Woman's World is offering customers an attractive makeover and beauty care package.

8y ago

The Wows and Woes of winter

Badminton is a sport that highlights skill and dexterity over brute strength. Yet when is the last time you can recall going out in the field or the street to enjoy a good game with your racket and shuttlecock?

8y ago

Sunsilk - Noksha presents Wedding Festival 2017

For the third year in a row, Sunsilk and Noksha have partnered together to organise a Wedding Festival. The event took place at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre between 21 and 22 January, 2017.

8y ago

Cycling at Cox's Bazaar Marine Drive Road

To promote slogans like “Dekhun Bangladesh, Janun Bangaldesh”, cyclist Mohammad Abul Hossain, Mohammad Rubel and travel writer Mansur Aziz decided to cycle their way from Cox's Bazaar to Teknaf via the Marine Drive Road on 28 December, 2016.

8y ago

Ashes

Only the room in which he lodged was heated. His window looked to the south, towards the rolling ground from beneath which the sun rose on rare fine summer mornings.

8y ago

PRIDE Limited Turns 25 and Honours 15 Outstanding Women of Bangladesh

Pride Limited celebrated their 25-year anniversary at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka on 21 January.

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

Dating dynamics, you say?

At that point in life, when you are with your loved one, nothing else matters. Night-long phone calls, 'monthiversaries' - a real deal for many couples - and gift-exchanging competitions between the two individuals are the core components that build the relationship during that period. However, this is for the days of youthful exuberance.

8y ago

Dealing with dry facial skin

Wet your face with some warm water. Take care to avoid hot water or anti-bacterial soaps as these rid the face of its natural oils.

8y ago

What's in a bloom?

This city is a concrete jungle—is a statement we have all said or heard at some point, lamenting the utter lack of the soothing foliage in Dhaka. But even in this jungle, home is where we yearn to go, despite the boxed apartments and their caged grilled verandas.

8y ago