The most commonly cited bucket list places to visit have never had much meaning to me as I always believed in going places less travelled — always wanted to see the world at my own pace and to see things that people do not normally consider most desirable must sees!

Vrooming in with a blinding sheen and bedazzled lights, Bangladesh's very own Kumudini Handicrafts of Kumudini Welfare Trust of Bengal (BD) Ltd. was revamped and re-launched with new gems to look out for at their treasure chest of an outlet in Gulshan on 11 February, 2019.

Think sumptuous luxury, access to a swimming pool and gardens with long walkways, combined with your very own private golf session, the finest gourmet cuisine, and, possibly, the best team of staff to cater to your every need.

We often associate polka dots with femininity, nostalgia, and subtlety. Personally speaking, they are timeless and unisex; it is hard to go wrong with polka dots, if restraint is practiced.

Foodies in Northampton, UK, were in for treat this Valentine's Day. The Tamarind Restaurant, Northamptonshire's premier fine dining restaurant, hosted Qatar airways' Chef, Md Billal Hossain

World's leading smartphone manufacturer Huawei recently announced Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, winner of the 'Miss World Bangladesh 2018' crown, as their new product ambassador in the country.

Sweets and desserts are a big part of our celebrations. There are numerous festivities and celebrations, and to match every celebration, there are a variety of sweets.

You have had Indian food many, many times, in many places, and not just in Bangladesh, or India. The whole world loves it. And probably that's why restaurateurs love serving it! But so much fervour there is about it, and so familiar the cuisine is to us, that you may wonder what new can yet another restaurant bring.

It's the fifth year that I've lived in Bangladesh, and the fifth opportunity to celebrate a day that makes me feel I am a part of something

I was introduced to Jibanananda in 1999. In December of the penultimate year of the last millennium, I became 18; Jibanananda Das had just turned 100 in February.

Irk the child, it shall cry. Irk the man, its heart shall wail.

We reached Beijing from Taipei late at night, after a 2-hour flight. It took an hour to drive from the airport to downtown Beijing, where the hotel was.

“How to choose my career?” This is one question that I get asked a lot by many of my young participants who come to my training sessions.

Deshi Dosh is synonymous with the ten most popular boutiques, housed under one roof. The purpose it to promote the development of creativity, culture and heritage of local taant and weaving industries.

Inspired by the essence of ‘Ekushey February’, Aarong is running Aarong Borno Milai Shobdo Sajai competition at its outlets nationwide.

Conventional wisdom has it that the Scottish Highlands tour is a must for the travellers' bucket list because it is as beautiful as one can imagine. The highlands, with an average elevation of 20 metres above sea level, have an eye-catching beauty to behold.

Dhaka is a city booming with ambitious people who dream high and achieve big, and the surge of entrepreneurs are proof of that.

Crossing the Meghna Bridge is a hurdle; the Gomti is another feat in itself, but once these obstacles are left behind, you are greeted by the fields full of green paddy and canary yellow mustard, swaying in the mid-morning breeze.

“If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands…If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet”-goes the lyrics of one of the most familiar songs/rhymes/jingles that we have been exposed to as children.

On 7 May, 1954 the constituent assembly resolved with the Muslim League's support to grant official status to our language. Bangla was recognised as the second official language of Pakistan on 29 February, 1956. It words read “The state language of Pakistan shall be Urdu and Bengali."