Nusrath Jahan

Dr Nipun Hazra has always held a passion towards photography. As a child, Hazra saw his father pick up the camera on several special occasions, and this power of capturing fleeting moments absolutely fascinated him. Over the years he picked up this hobby as his own, eventually specialising in wedding photography and creating Jolchap in 2017.

Food, stories, love and bonds — that is what Bengali people are made of. From macher jhol or shutki bhorta, every dish carries a different emotion. Although people have been introduced to food from different countries, the love towards our home cuisine remains unmatched. Keeping that in mind, Utshob began its journey in October last year with the aim of celebrating the beauty of Bengali food and it is everything a Bengali heart craves.

The year is 2022 and we find ourselves constantly on the lookout for something functional and unique for our homes. The biggest challenge, however, is to run around the city looking for the perfect products that fit our choice and budget. Tilottoma brings an end to our worries once and for all.

The city of Dhaka caters to different palates, providing a wide range of choices for everyone. However, despite the flurry of foreign options, a Bengali heart sometimes craves the taste of deshi cuisine. Thus, we took a tour around the city in search of the best places offering Bangali food, and here are our top 7 picks.

Olea — Turkish Cuisine by Le Méridien Dhaka is all set to take you back to Ottoman times with the taste of authentic mouth-watering dishes from Turkey. The grand opening of this restaurant took place on 30 July, 2022 with several distinguished guests gracing the event. Besides food, the team of Le Méridien also arranged to celebrate the culture of Turkey with a 5-day entertainment plan.

BOLD by Nusrat Mahmud Ananna is an online clothing store that focuses on making dresses exclusively for plus size women. Be it some pre-existing stigma or just plain ignorance, a plus size individual often has to settle for something less interesting in terms of designs and patterns than someone of an average size. BOLD aims to create equality in fashion by working on this problem. Since the message is everyone’s right and freedom to fashion, there is no such thing as a size chart in BOLD. Any dress of your choice will be customised to fit you as per your instructions.

Eid-ul-Azha typically brings with it feasts of beef and mutton, and all that go with it. The various types of curry and kebabs and delicious sides like breads and pulao means that we find ourselves in a foodie’s paradise throughout Eid holidays.

A fish tank is an amazing piece of decor to add to your home. The crystal-clear water, the oceanic vibe and the tiny colourful fishes swimming in it, bring a sort of calmness to its surroundings. Not only is it surprisingly easy to maintain, you are at complete liberty to showcase your creativity while decorating your aquarium.

Apart from making dua, bringing back some little souvenir for our loved ones lets them know they are close to our heart. If you are among those of us who love to plan ahead, here are 5 amazing gifts that will definitely win their hearts.

Eid-ul-Azha is one of the biggest celebrations of the year which comes with an abundance of food. Be it mutton or beef, we are already looking up the latest recipes to try out alongside the traditional ones. However, as fun as it all sounds, the constant presence of meat on the table can start to become unappetising after a while. If you want to add a touch of uniqueness in your Eid feast, grab a loaf of bread and keep reading because these recipes are just for you!

A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Growing up, we saw our older generation treasure their saris, and with time, learned to love this part of our tradition like no other. For us it is never just about the latest style. No, our saris hold core memories in them; each pleat tells a story. Handloom cotton and Jamdani, perhaps the most traditional of saris, have been passed down through generations.

A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Many trends have thrived and died in the fashion industry over the years, but the sari’s popularity remains unmatched. Thanks to the brilliant minds of artists and designers, saris continue be a statement outfit for any occasion. Another concept that is trending nowadays within the country is sustainable fashion, where organic colours are used on the cotton saris that are exclusively made via handloom instead of power looms. Another beautiful term that is synonymous to sustainable fashion is slow fashion.

With the arrival of June, we find ourselves at the peak of summer. The rising temperature means that we constantly find ourselves shuffling through our wardrobe to find something comfortable, light, and airy. While sorting through clothes does not pose a big challenge, selecting the right footwear for summer can be rather tricky. While comfort remains our top priority, we do not recommend compromising style in the process

The idea of a monsoon wedding instantly takes us to a beautiful fairy-tale image. `The refreshing calmness all around, and a ceremony amongst the drizzle; no wonder some say that the phrase ‘romance in the air’ was invented for monsoon. However, as dreamy as it sounds, a wedding during such an unpredictable weather does come with some risks. So here are some major wardrobe ideas to check out if you are attending weddings this monsoon.

When choosing items of clothing, the importance of comfortable socks is often overshadowed because of its ‘hidden’ nature. Itchiness, red patches, sweating and suffocating inside the socks; it’s chaos. Well, Amour says it is time to change our sock experience.

When shopping for children, there are some factors that top our priority list. Sure, we may like to dress our babies in special clothes every now and then, but for regular wear,

The pop and pastels of this series consist of bright summer colours like orange, peach, pink, mint, etc. Here,

It is sometimes the toughest situations in life that lead us to discover a side of us which was either hidden or long-forgotten.

The blessed month is upon us, and so are our preparations for iftar and sehri. After fasting from dawn to sunset, we absolutely love the first sip of our favourite cold sweet drink. While on one hand it’s an absolute blessing, on the other it is like dropping a bucket of sugar on an empty stomach.

Vitamin D deficiency has been on the rise in recent times across all age groups. Even in a country like ours with a fairly warm weather, people are struggling to keep their ‘sunshine vitamin’ levels up. While it may be shocking at first, a little research makes it understandable.