And hence, based on this positive note, and in anticipation of the upcoming International Women’s Day, we spoke to Shaheen Anam, executive director, Manusher Jonno Foundation to learn more about equality, reduction of domestic violence, inclusion of unpaid labour into the GDP, feminism and its future prospects.

Art was never meant to be for walls only. It adds zest to life, in all its aspects. Thinking in that line, designer Niharika Momtaz has recently collaborated with the eminent artist Jamal Ahmed, to create some pieces of exquisite wearable art saris.

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Having a business is easier than ever with the online platforms. A good product, capital, and a viable supply chain with an established delivery system – the very basics of a business are no longer that out of reach.

I started my journey full of joy and excitement, as this yoga retreat was long awaited and I finally got the chance to attend it. Isha Yoga Centre is a concern of the Isha foundation.

On the 28th of February, Bangladesh’s first fine perfume brand started its journey with the soft launch of “Jonaki fragrance by Nasreen Zamir” at the Grand Ballroom of the Westin.

Taking advantage of the current fine weather that’s well suited for open-air dining, Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort is holding their annual salmon festival.

Go purple with Kay Kraft this Women’s Day as the fashion brand celebrates the creativity, inspiration, trust, pride, and strength of

It is quite rare for a brand to come out with a product that offers the right combination of style, quality, and affordability catering to just about everyone’s palate.

Even though the olden days were simple and modest, the makeup style perhaps lacked a bit of art. It lacked the fancy of the mind. Today, with makeup, anything and everything is possible.

With long pristine beaches, verdant expanses of lofty rolling hills, and rushing waterfalls on every turn on the snaking roads, Sri Lanka should definitely be on the bucket list of next destinations.

In today’s fast paced world, moments just seem to go by too quickly. Photographs and videos, for a long time, have acted as media to hold on to precious moments for years to come.

All apparels are artfully arranged, every piece of clothing is carefully pinned and belted in position. The flow of the long robes and gowns are theatrical, with every pattern embellishing the garment in a perfect composition — almost like poetry. This very styling has trickled down from the land of the demi-gods and seeped into the fashion culture of the mortals.

A simple and easy recipe of rice tossed with butter and salt, which tastes great with all kinds of meat, fish, daal, and vegetables. Although only a small amount is used, you can actually feel the rich, buttery taste of this preparation.

Sometimes, you might feel that the only use of your teeth is chewing food and perhaps oral health does not need as much attention, but the truth is far from it.

SEAR is a fusion cuisine restaurant that promises to tantalise your taste buds with eye-catching visuals, served elegantly on a plate. Located on the 18th Floor of the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, under Marriott International located on Gulshan Avenue, SEAR provides a unique blend of flavours with ingenuity, while providing a glorious view of Dhaka.

The weekend has always been a modern day “Sabbath” for many of us. It is certainly a time of rest, of contemplation, and above all, a time of random spontaneity when it comes to course of action.

With thousands of children exposed to an unhealthy amount of screen time, most are suffering from unwarranted cases of depression, language distortion, aggressive behaviour, and even developing harmful personalities — those that lack empathy and social intelligence.

A renowned fashion house that holds to a twist in terms of contrast, Sadakalo had entered the market on 4 October, 2002 at their outlet in Shimanto Square (formerly known as Rifles Square). Within a span of 17 years, Sadakalo now has various outlets in Bangladesh, and also outside of the country.

Winter offers a wide variety of seasonal goodies, and one such goody that you can add to your diet is jaggery (gur). Although it is hugely popular in South and Southeast Asia, many are unaware as to where jaggery is made of.