#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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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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FARZANA SHAKIL Signature Bride

Farzana Shakil seems to be a clairvoyant on every aspect almost to the surprise of her clients. Each and every bride comes out of the studio looking her best and almost every bride looks as regal as they imaged.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The Ever After

And the journey begins. The radiance exuding from the blushing bride and the shy smile fixated on the groom's face say it all; their
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Winter veggies

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

SADIA MOYEEN Signature Bride

You ask any bride-to-be in Bangladesh, regarding what they have been worrying about most before their 'big day'; they would usually
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The honeymoon

There are some couples who choose to forego their honeymoon in favour of saving up for their future. Nonetheless, the honeymoon, it seems, is the first thing that would-be couples decide on before they even decide on the menu for their wedding.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The warmth of shawls

Winter is here and there are many items of clothing that we will add to our wardrobe - shawls being one of them. Discussing shawls require that we briefly identify the history of this wonderful piece of clothing.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Beating the seasonal blues

As far as exercising is concerned, for most people, hibernation mode is on! Pools closed, low attendance at gyms and fewer joggers at the parks indicate that irrespective of your enthused summertime regimen; some of you are turning into sloths!
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Her New Home

A wedding is great fun for everyone involved. The numerous events that let women dress up to their hearts' content, scrumptious
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Summing up scarves

Scarves and mufflers have created a lot of confusion over the years, with people struggling to differentiate between the two.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

LOPA RAHMAN Signature Bride

Every bride yearns for a fabulous dress, faultless make-up and ethereal jewellery. The entire look for the wedding day is imagined over a period of years, sometimes a lifetime. It's magical and enchanting and must be pulled off in utter precision.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

For her blue-eyed boy

What would you do if your future in-laws send over at your house a truck full of delicious food? Not a couple of trays, not a 'dala', not even a 'dekchi' but a truck full of them! Invite your close relatives and friends to engage in gluttony of course.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Topis - your modern day crown

Wondering how you can glam up your look this season? Simple, top it with a topi! You will be amazed to see how exquisitely it can transform you.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bridal makeup by Woman's World

Makeup is very important for the bride on her special day, an event where she reigns as the queen. In regards to this, Woman's World
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Jamai Khatir

Mothers-in law go to extreme ends to see their sons-in-law happy and pleased. And what better way than to serve delicious dishes on the table? For them it is a practice that continues throughout the years following the wedding, but the very first 'Jamai Khatir' is somewhat special.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Pile it on against winter chills

One of the best parts we love about winter is being able to finally bring out all our coats and turtlenecks and start layering' em up!
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Simply Layering

These simple items can be transformed into the warmest of clothes by simply layering it on top of knitted turtlenecks for the extra cold days.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

A day in the kitchen

It was once a tradition that the new bride of the house will cook a hearty meal for the entire family as soon as the wedding ceremonies come to a conclusion. This may no longer be expected from a bride, but someone who can cook a hearty meal does win a lot of hearts.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The joy of socks!

Who does not welcome winter in a warm country – bouts of sipping tea or hot cocoa, wearing chic shawls and those lovely boots? Lovely!
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

NAVRATANS make a comeback

Although the origin of the Navratans (nine gems) is almost untraceable, the sacred jewellery deeply embedded in many Asian cultures,
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

His bizarre, bazaar experience!

Traditions are fluid, forever moving, changing shape while time passes by. The ritual of a son-in-law going shopping at the bazaar on the morning after the Reception has been a long cherished one.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM