#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

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Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

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Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

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Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
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Entrance Décor: Win Your Guest's Heart

The front door is definitely the first thing to an entryway, but is not something we can always change easily, especially if it is an apartment. What you can do is change its surroundings. Warm welcome signs are always nice, especially for guests. And so are wreaths; opt for faux flowers, or greens that add some life to boring old doors.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Special campaign from Brothers Furniture

This summer, Borthers Furniture Ltd. is running a special campaign titled 'Boishakh to boishakh offer Kistite Ghor Sajbe Sobar.' This campaign allows customers to get a 12 month installment service. It will run till 14 May, 2018. Also, Brothers Furniture is offering from 5 to 15 percent discounts on their furniture.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Pro tips for a twenty-first century home

Start with the mise-en-scene. Like a movie set, the floor plan and lighting are vital to the decoration. A modern house has a strategic base; electronic lives now call for strategic power socket planning. Even the best seat in the house needs a charger for your phone nearby. Socket distances should be convenient to accessibility, and all of this must add to the aesthetics.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

An exhibition of collectibles in Chittagong

People have the general perception that leisurely pursuits like stamps and coin collecting are dying pursuits. This is far from reality, as the exhibition — Numismatic, Philatelic and Hobby-Item Exhibition2018 — organised by Chittagong Collector's Club between Thursday, 3 May and Saturday, 5 May at the Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Gallery, Zilla Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong will show.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Hot summer cold cuts

Cold cuts are precooked meat that are sliced and packaged, contrary to the belief that it is prepared raw. Many are unaware that the common pepperoni topping that we see on pizzas is also a kind of cold cut.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Country fruits

In the current context, where food adulteration is a common phenomenon, perhaps consuming seasonal fruits, in their right season, is as safe as we can be from toxic chemical preservatives. They are also cheaper and as the years go round, makes sure that the taste buds don't get bored.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Thank God It's Friday

The 4Cats is a combination of the explosive musical talent of Nishad Pandey and The Robert Russell Trio. Nishad was born in India, and has lived in Japan, UK, USA, and Australia. As a result of his cosmopolitan upbringing, Nishad was exposed to a variety of musical and cultural traditions.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

For the fourth time, yes I will

You are in your room, in the middle of a movie or game, and you hear a 'faint' voice outside your door nagging at you for the 45th time in the span of two minutes, to do something that has just come up and the universe is in bigger jeopardy than what Infinity War can possibly portray if you do not do it now.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Ayurveda Research & Health Centre — Country's health destination

Ayurveda, the science of life, gives details about how to live a healthy disease-free life, and Ayurveda Research & Health Centre (ARHC) tries to reach the most authentic approach to that through Kerala Panchkarma and classical medicines.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Hijab and summer haircare

Whether we realise it or not, glands of our scalp constantly release sweat and sebum; when the head is covered with a hijab, it creates a warmer environment which is ideal for bacterial and fungal infestation, resulting in itching, stickiness and that dreaded bad odour.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Zurhem sets summer on fire

The ambiance was befitting the label that is Zurhem. As the impeccably dressed A-list guests walked the red carpet, a dazzling BMW sign greeted the audience for what was one of the most anticipated fashion events of the season. The Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden poolside was transformed into a runway, seemingly straight from the settings of a '90s Miami show of one of the biggest names in the industry.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

No rest for the homemakers

Around the world, the first of May holds cultural significance as well as the universal context of being the International Workers' Day. You may not need a refresher on the historical background but on this day, today, just about every place you know around town, is shut. This is not a holiday where you can hang around in markets or hit your favourite restaurant-- everyone has a day off.
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Nagorik's Golden Jubilee

Nagorik, Bangladesh's first theatre act celebrated its Golden Jubilee from 13th April to 15th April, 2018. The celebration included their marquee acts as well as appearances from the many legendary personalities we know and love. Star Showbiz presents an exclusive photo gallery of the event!
27 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Auschwitz: Reflections and Realisations

Neat rows of red-brick buildings, bathed in brilliant sunlight, stretched out under an azure sky. The carefully manicured grounds, and the forest beyond, were a lush green. One could be forgiven for mistaking it for a well-run summer camp. It certainly did not look anything like what had been portrayed in Schindler's List or the myriad of Holocaust literature. Even the wrought-iron sign above the gates reading
26 April 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Give me your money for you will only waste it.
25 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka presents Tantalizing Thai Week

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka will organize a week long “Tantalizing Thai Week” from 23 - 28 April 2018.
24 April 2018, 06:31 AM

Second Edition of the Bata Fashion Weekend

Bata is gearing up to bring the second edition of the Bata Fashion Weekend to Milan. This year, the whole venue will revolve around the concept “The Sound of Style”, featuring an engaging combination of music, design and craftsmanship.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM

C.P. ’s latest campaign

C.P. customers can now enjoy this Baishakh with the latest campaign from C.P. Bangladesh Co. Ltd. The campaign gives customers the chance to win a smartphone everyday for the purchase of products of at least Tk 200.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber launches in Chattogram

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ridesharing company, announced the launch of its services in Chattogram on April 12, 2018, with three products - UberX, HIRE and MOTO. Now Uber has expanded its services to the second city in Bangladesh.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Discounts at Akankhas Glamour World

Various beauty packages are being offered at Akankhas Galmour World at special discounts. They are also offering free haircuts with these packages matching the shape of your face. The packages offer facial, pedicure-manicure, skin polish etc.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM