Bengal's reputation of being a monopoly in the production of jute preceded it back in the day, but the industry is not what it used to be in the 20th century. Facing challenges in the forms of productive inefficiency, and struggling to keep up with rising global demands, the once-golden industry is slowly losing its lustre.

Modern fashion and living are ascending the steps to embrace the senses, while providing the people with a platform of expression. The issue of sustainability and eco-friendliness are now highlighted more than ever; fashion and living too are now addressing these concerns.

A decade or two ago, people would rush to get their negatives printed, and they would cherish each and every photo, bind them, and beautifully arrange them in photo books. If one was ever lost or found, the feeling was exceptional, and little would make one happier. Today however, no photo can ever be truly lost as all we have to do is scroll down long enough to find it, and although that is not necessarily a bad thing, it lacks the soul and feel once associated with a printed photo.

All of us keep up with the changing fashion scenario. It's normal to realise that what was up-to-the-minute chic last year wouldn't be trending this year! That's generally, a more conservative view; what actually happens is that styles even change with the season. As summer is fast approaching in Bangladesh; regardless of the gloomy weather forecast, new styles are constantly emerging for men, and you best keep up!

The evening draws in quickly. At one moment the late afternoon sun is there, mellow orange against the sky, and the next minute it is almost twilight, and time for me to leave my rooftop plants and flowers, and return to my flat. As I take a last stroll around the jasmine, an aroma of warm ghee floats up from some nearby kitchen, and soon after, a long-forgotten and much loved familiar fragrance—the smell of curried chicken—as it was cooked in my mother's kitchen in olden days.

Starting from the first day of Ramadan, Farzana Shakil's Makeover Salon once again will offer exciting discounted service packages. Pricing starts at Tk 1300 only, offered packages consist of various facials,

Unparalleled and uncompromising in quality, trendy fabric and futuristic designs are TWELVE's unique selling points. The name “TWELVE” signifies the twelve months of a year, and on each month, they introduce a new fashion design.

Kay Kraft marked its 25th year as one of the leading brands on 12 May, 2018. Aside from their annual Eid collection, they are also offering an extensive and diverse range of colors and motifs in their collections.

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is focusing on Middle Eastern cuisine this Ramadan. The highlight of the available offers in Dhaka Regency is the Buffet Iftar Cum Dinner, which will be hosted throughout the

Amari Dhaka will offer feasts featuring samples of Arabic iftar and sehri specials at Amaya Food Gallery throughout Ramadan. The dishes are meticulously selected and prepared, considering the long fasting days, so that they provide ample nutrition during iftar and dinner while preserving a mouth-watering taste.

The Peninsula Chittagong is giving away banquet halls at no cost for 100+ guests parties along with the following Iftar Banquet Menus (per person): pre-plated iftar at Tk 699++, pre-plated iftar followed by dinner (table service) at Tk 1,099++, and pre-plated iftar followed by buffet dinner at Tk 1,399++.

Enjoy iftar and dinner buffet with live food stations for the entire month of Ramadan with Le Méridien Dhaka. A wide variety of healthy and delicious items will be served at Le meridien's various restaurants.

A new UK study reveals how making simple dietary changes and exercising could help to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Appearances can be deceiving. Which incidentally is the mantra for social media success. If your Facebook doesn't have a hundred likes on each phase of your hairstyle change, you have failed. Life is rather simple like that. That blue thumbs up is all you need to be successful. Monks, Brad Pitt and Batman have spent years meditating on mountain tops. All that work done just to attain the much desired dose of social media likes.

Inter galactic communication is happening right now, through this magazine.

Fasting is an essential part of faith in innumerable religions spread across the world. Yet, the fundamental difference between fasting in Islam and other beliefs is that the one prescribed in the sacred book of Islam ensures that although abstinence is there, the permitted period of food consumption guarantees that there is no real chance of malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake.

How many times has it happened that the crisp dimple on your tie disappeared minutes after masterfully forming it under your tie knot, making it look like a flat one dimensional plane? How many times have you cried over the seam at the back of your tie ripping off weeks after you've bought it? Why can't you get rid of that crease on your tie even though you have ironed it so many times already that you've lost count? That's probably because you haven't been purchasing your neckties from the right stores; stores which will make sure that your money is spent well.

Do you believe in first impressions? Of course, you do! Why else would you want to look on point to a job interview, or saying hi to your crush? Question is, how will you leave the next person you meet with an everlasting impression if you are put down by The Fashion Police for wearing a pair of chinos which look more like a swimsuit?

As we welcome a brand new Ramadan and Eid this summer, we also embrace an array of new styles, looks and combinations waiting to take over our old wardrobe. Some trends will go right out of the window, while few others will be greeted with open arms. With that in mind here are some fashion predictions for Eid-ul-Fitr, 2018 presented by Star Lifestyle.

Driving home past midnight were Ghulam Sumdany Don and his wife. They were returning to their Bashundhara residence after dropping one of their friends off at the airport. As their car stood at the gate of their home, waiting for the guard to unlock it, they found themselves in an unprecedented and baffling situation. A biker gang had encircled them with one of them demanding Don to come out of the car. He