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With beautiful landscape architecture, well-maintained roads, musical fountain, the water taxi service, and an amphitheatre, Hatirjheel

The national parliament building, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, is not just an iconic architectural edifice of Bangladesh; it is also a symbol of

The bus stand is where my area starts. It goes till the last lamppost of this street. This stretch of road is what I call mine. It's my street, my Dhaka. That's where we rule, my gang and I.

“Ai chini beshi dudh kom. Likar barai diyo kintu!" my colleague blurts out as she collapses on her chair, throwing the laptop and a pile of papers onto the desk.

Saat Masjid Road is always evolving! If you journey merely 3 years back and compare the road to what it is today, you will find a myriad

The latest episode of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef which aired yesterday on ntv, was a fateful one: it determined the top

The culinary contest Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2017 has almost come to an end. Only four participants are remaining. And

There were two challenges at the Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef kitchen last night. And as usual, a contestant had to bid farewell at the end of a tough night.

Did you know that Chawk Bazaar was previously called Badshahi Bazaar? And did you know that even in Mughal times the area was a

According to celebrity chef and TV personality Alpana Habib, cooking should be an enjoyable affair. Even in our busy lives, it ought not to be a hassle. For those with hectic jobs, going to the kitchen may at times be a little taxing.

They are of the same height, and yet Ibrahim always looks taller than Ali. Is it because of his confident demeanour in contrast of Ali's

The B K Das Road at Farashganj is an architectural treasure trove of Old Dhaka. We have interviewed Dhaka itself about this beautiful

300 Feet even a few years ago was, for me, the 'edge' of Dhaka. Back then it was more popularly known as Baluchor. It was desolate,

Every country has a range of things that is unique to the rest of the world. It is this uniqueness that the nation proudly presents: from its history, to its people, and their culture. A country's cuisine is of course one of those important things.

In the Bengali menu, what are the items which are truly ours? What delicacies do we make which are the best in the world? What are the foods which should carry a special label, such as the Geographical Indication (GI)?

We have a great 'product', but are we promoting and selling enough? Promoting a country's cuisine is akin to promoting the country's culture, heritage and diversity.

Bengal throughout the ages has been famed for creating superior fabrics and weaves. In the world map of textiles, our land had held - and arguably continues to hold - a dominant position in terms of quality and uniqueness. And therefore it is of no surprise that history is dotted with accounts and anecdotes which reflect this glorious past.

On 11 December, the Swedish Embassy held a Nobel-themed dinner as part of the observance of Nobel Week; another banquet was arranged on 13 December, as part of celebration of St. Lucy's Day.

It is the fashion capital of the world. Home to many of the most prestigious labels, Paris is a city that does not go out of style. It is that

How fine was the Muslin fabric? So fine that an entire garment could pass through the inner circle of a ring! So exquisite that it had been romanticised that the fabric was spun 'by fairies with the thread of winds'!